Head-to-Head
Launch 12vsEllipse
The Launch 12 and Ellipse are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Launch 12 retails for $120 while the Ellipse comes in at $145 — a $25 difference. The Launch 12 is the lighter shoe at 8.9 oz versus 9.6 oz for the Ellipse. In our ratings, the Ellipse edges out the Launch 12 — 8.4/10 versus 8.2/10.
| Rating | 8.2 / 10 | 8.4 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $120✓ | $145 | |
| Weight | 8.9 oz✓ | 9.6 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 35 mm | 38 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Breathable✓ | Warm | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Good✓ | Decent |
