Launch 11

Go try them out at the store but… the megablast are great and super soft and they make you want to go so fast they’re so versatile but expensive… I think the launch is like half the price and personally I didn’t like them, a bit too narrow but still a great shoe in sure… I would recommend to try the Ghost Max 3 or ASICS Gel nimbus or superblast 2 it’s like a megablast just more stable but the megablast and nimbus feel like you are running on clouds

I'll suggest a daily trainer over Max stack shoes for beginners, it's important to have some ground feel and more stable shoes. And you usually won't be running very long distance as a beginner For heavier runners, find something firmer and avoid soft shoes (soft shoes e.g. Novablast 5, New Balance Rebel v5, 1080v14) So models I recommend to try are New Balance 880v15, Brooks Ghost 17/Launch 11, Puma Magnify Nito 2/3 ( a bit more stack than Velocity but not max stack), Saucony Ride 18 or Triumph 23, Adidas Supernova Rise 3/Supernova Prima 1/2.

Brooks Launch 11/12 has a lower stack height, which is good for gym work but also has good cushioning for walking and light running.

You might want to look at hyrox type shoes. Personally I’ve liked the brooks launch for gym + cardio. They’re pretty firm and stable so unless I’m really lifting heavy I don’t have any issues.

Launch has been my daily runner since they stopped doing the PureConnect/PureCadence series. I did try a pair of Hyperion Max but it’s way too soft for me 🫤

I wear Brooks Launch. Pretty good price too

Brooks Launch. Not just cheap (relatively) but legitimately good shoes.

That's just not true. Nike Pegasus and brooks launch are 2 good entry level shoes and you can use them for any style of training or racing