Side by side comparison: Brooks Hyperion Max 4 vs New Balance SuperComp Rebel

Product Judgment

8.1

Strong

released 2026

Price Judgment

~$200$201$185$151$134

Overpriced

Widely Available

Performance

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

Run Fitness

Daily: 7Long: 9Tempo: 8Race: 6Recovery: 5

Pros & Cons

Outstanding long-run comfort
Secure, premium upper
Stable platform
Heavier than competitors
Narrow fit
Limited breathability

Specs

Best for4:15–5:30 min/km
Drop6 mm
Stack45mm total stack height
Weight286 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
PlateComposite

Judgment Summary

Premium super trainer with plush comfort, stable ride, and responsive forefoot for long runs.

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Product Judgment

8.5

Strong

released 2026

Price Judgment

~$200$237$218$178$158

Reasonable

Widely Available

Performance

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

Run Fitness

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

Pros & Cons

Exceptional energy return
Lightweight for category
Excellent grip
Snug, tapered fit
Moderate stability only

Specs

Best for3:45–5:15 min/km
Drop4 mm
Stack40 mm heel / 36 mm forefoot
Weight218 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
PlateComposite

Judgment Summary

Lightweight, bouncy super trainer excelling at tempo and race-pace efforts.

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