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Launch 12vsPeregrine 16
The Launch 12 and Peregrine 16 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Launch 12 retails for $120 while the Peregrine 16 comes in at $150 — a $30 difference. The Launch 12 is the lighter shoe at 8.9 oz versus 9.5 oz for the Peregrine 16. In our ratings, the Peregrine 16 edges out the Launch 12 — 8.6/10 versus 8.2/10.
| Rating | 8.2 / 10 | 8.6 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $120✓ | $150 | |
| Weight | 8.9 oz✓ | 9.5 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Trail | |
| Cushion | Medium | Low | |
| Softness | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Low | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 4 mm | |
| Stack | 35 mm | 32 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Breathable | Breathable | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | Medium | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
