Side by side comparison: Brooks Hyperion Elite 5 vs Brooks Hyperion Max 3

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

8.2

Strong

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$150$203$186$152$135

Buy

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 8Energy Return: 7Stability: 9Durability: 9Fun to Ride: 6

Run Fitness

Daily: 8Long: 9Tempo: 7Race: 6Recovery: 8

Pros & Cons

Excellent stability
Highly protective cushioning
Strong durability
Heavy for category
Less energetic than competitors
Stiff, bulky feel

Specs

Best for4:15-5:45 min/km
Drop8 mm
Stack46 mm heel / 38 mm forefoot
Weight284 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
PlateCarbon

Judgment Summary

Highly cushioned, stable super trainer best for long runs and steady uptempo efforts.

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