Head-to-Head
Mach 7vsLaunch 12
The Mach 7 and Launch 12 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Mach 7 retails for $145 while the Launch 12 comes in at $120 — a $25 difference. The Mach 7 is the lighter shoe at 8.3 oz versus 8.9 oz for the Launch 12. In our ratings, the Mach 7 edges out the Launch 12 — 8.4/10 versus 8.2/10.
| Rating | 8.4 / 10✓ | 8.2 / 10 | |
| Price | $145 | $120✓ | |
| Weight | 8.3 oz✓ | 8.9 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Firm | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 5 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 37 mm | 35 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Breathable | Breathable | |
| Traction | High✓ | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
