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Velocity Nitro 4vsLaunch 12
The Velocity Nitro 4 and Launch 12 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Velocity Nitro 4 retails for $140 while the Launch 12 comes in at $120 — a $20 difference. The Velocity Nitro 4 is the lighter shoe at 8.0 oz versus 8.9 oz for the Launch 12. In our ratings, the Velocity Nitro 4 edges out the Launch 12 — 8.8/10 versus 8.2/10.
| Rating | 8.8 / 10✓ | 8.2 / 10 | |
| Price | $140 | $120✓ | |
| Weight | 8.0 oz✓ | 8.9 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Drop | High | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 10 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 36 mm | 35 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Medium | |
| Breathability | Medium | Breathable✓ | |
| Traction | High✓ | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | Medium | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
