Side by side comparison: Brooks Hyperion Max 4 vs Saucony Endorphin Speed 5

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

8.7

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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