Side by side comparison: Brooks Hyperion Max 3 vs Nike Vomero Plus

Product Judgment

8.2

Strong

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$150$203$186$152$135

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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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Nike Vomero Plus
NikeVomero Plus

Max Cushioned

Product Judgment

8.7

Strong

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$180$256$234$192$170

Buy

Widely Available

Performance

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

Run Fitness

Daily: 9Long: 10Tempo: 6Race: 5Recovery: 10

Pros & Cons

Outstanding cushioning
Durable outsole
Stable platform
Heavy for category
Narrow toe box
Rigid ride

Specs

Best for5:30–7:30 min/km
Drop10 mm
StackApprox. 42–45 mm heel / 32–35 mm forefoot
Weight292 g (Men's US 10)
Terrainroad
Widthnarrow
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Premium max-cushion trainer with plush, energetic ride and outstanding durability; best for long, easy runs.

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