Head-to-Head
Launch 12vsSpeedgoat 7
The Launch 12 and Speedgoat 7 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Launch 12 retails for $120 while the Speedgoat 7 comes in at $165 — a $45 difference. The Launch 12 is the lighter shoe at 8.9 oz versus 9.6 oz for the Speedgoat 7. In our ratings, the Speedgoat 7 edges out the Launch 12 — 8.5/10 versus 8.2/10.
| Rating | 8.2 / 10 | 8.5 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $120✓ | $165 | |
| Weight | 8.9 oz✓ | 9.6 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Trail | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 5 mm | |
| Stack | 35 mm | 38 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Breathable✓ | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | Medium | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
