Side by side comparison: Brooks Hyperion Max 3 vs Saucony Endorphin Speed 5

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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Product Judgment

8.7

Strong

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$175$249$228$187$166

Buy

Widely Available

Performance

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

Run Fitness

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

Pros & Cons

Snappy, efficient ride
Improved upper breathability
Enhanced outsole durability
Firmer than some prefer
Slightly heavier than v4

Specs

Best for3:45-5:15 min/km
Drop8 mm
Stack36 mm heel / 28 mm forefoot
Weight237 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
PlateComposite

Judgment Summary

Versatile, fast trainer with a snappy ride and improved comfort; excels at tempo and speedwork.

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