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Trabuco 14vsLaunch 12
The Trabuco 14 and Launch 12 are both daily trainer shoes built for trail running. The Trabuco 14 retails for $145 while the Launch 12 comes in at $120 — a $25 difference. The Launch 12 is the lighter shoe at 8.9 oz versus 9.9 oz for the Trabuco 14. In our ratings, the Trabuco 14 edges out the Launch 12 — 8.5/10 versus 8.2/10.
| Rating | 8.5 / 10✓ | 8.2 / 10 | |
| Price | $145 | $120✓ | |
| Weight | 9.9 oz | 8.9 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Trail | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 36 mm | 35 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Breathable✓ | |
| Traction | High✓ | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | Medium | |
| Durability | Decent | Good✓ |
