Head-to-Head
Launch 12vsAero Razor
The Launch 12 is a daily trainer shoe while the Aero Razor is a speed trainer shoe. The Launch 12 retails for $120 while the Aero Razor comes in at $140 — a $20 difference. The Aero Razor is the lighter shoe at 6.9 oz versus 8.9 oz for the Launch 12. In our ratings, the Aero Razor edges out the Launch 12 — 8.9/10 versus 8.2/10.
| Rating | 8.2 / 10 | 8.9 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $120✓ | $140 | |
| Weight | 8.9 oz | 6.9 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Speed Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Firm | |
| Drop | Medium | Low | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 4 mm | |
| Stack | 35 mm | 36 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Medium | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Breathable | Breathable | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | Medium | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
