Head-to-Head
Launch 12vsGhost 18
The Launch 12 and Ghost 18 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Launch 12 retails for $120 while the Ghost 18 comes in at $150 — a $30 difference. The Launch 12 is the lighter shoe at 8.9 oz versus 10.2 oz for the Ghost 18. In our ratings, the Launch 12 edges out the Ghost 18 — 8.2/10 versus 7.9/10.
| Rating | 8.2 / 10✓ | 7.9 / 10 | |
| Price | $120✓ | $150 | |
| Weight | 8.9 oz✓ | 10.2 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Firm | |
| Drop | Medium | High | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 10 mm | |
| Stack | 35 mm | 36 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Breathable✓ | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | Medium | |
| Durability | Good | Very Good✓ |
