Side by side comparison: Brooks Hyperion Elite 5 vs Brooks Hyperion Elite 6

Product Judgment

8.4

Strong

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$250$269$247$202$180

Overpriced

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 8Energy Return: 8Stability: 9Durability: 9Fun to Ride: 7

Run Fitness

Daily: 6Long: 9Tempo: 8Race: 9Recovery: 3

Pros & Cons

Outstanding stability
Excellent outsole grip
Highly durable for a racer
Less explosive than rivals
Firmer heel feel
Restrictive toe box

Specs

Best for3:15-4:45 min/km
Drop7 mm
Stack38 mm heel / 31 mm forefoot
Weight193-223 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
PlateCarbon

Judgment Summary

Stable, durable super shoe prioritizing confidence and protection over explosiveness.

Product Judgment

8.6

Strong

released 2026

Price Judgment

~$275$302$277$227$201

Reasonable

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 7Energy Return: 9Stability: 8Durability: 7Fun to Ride: 8

Run Fitness

Daily: 4Long: 9Tempo: 8Race: 10Recovery: 3

Pros & Cons

Stable for a super shoe
Dynamic, propulsive ride
Breathable, secure upper
Heel collar irritation
Thin, non-gusseted tongue
High price

Specs

Best for2:45–4:30 min/km
Drop7 mm
Stack40 mm heel / 33 mm forefoot
Weight193 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
PlateCarbon

Judgment Summary

Stable, dynamic carbon racer excelling at long-distance road races; minor comfort issues.

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