Brooks Hyperion Elite 4 PB  Review

Reviewed Nov 11, 2025 at 12:08pm
Tested using Methodology v0.8.2 
Brooks Hyperion Elite 4 PB

Track

8.4
Marathon Racing 
8.4
5K/10K Racing 

Track

 1

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Our Verdict

8.4
Marathon Racing 
8.4
5K/10K Racing 
  • 8.4
    Marathon Racing
  • 8.4
    5K/10K Racing
  • Changelog

    1.  Updated Nov 11, 2025: Review published.
    How We Test Running Shoes
    How We Test Running Shoes

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    Test Results

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    8.3

    Energy Return

    8.2
    Forefoot Energy Return
    Forefoot Energy Return
    81.9%
    8.4
    Heel Energy Return
    Heel Energy Return
    83.5%
    7.9

    Cushioning

    8.3
    Heel Cushioning
    Energy Absorbed At 550N
    4.11 J
    Energy Absorbed At 1100N
    9.89 J
    Energy Absorbed At 1900N
    16.17 J
    7.4
    Forefoot Cushioning
    Energy Absorbed At 800N
    4.54 J
    Energy Absorbed At 1300N
    7.96 J
    Energy Absorbed At 2050N
    11.73 J
    7.0

    Lateral Stability

    External Shape
    Outsole Heel Width
    77 mm (3.0")
    Outsole Arch Width
    72 mm (2.8")
    Outsole Forefoot Width
    105 mm (4.1")
    Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
    1.93
    Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
    3.45
    8.1
    Forefoot Firmness
    Firmness At 800N
    104.8 N/mm
    Firmness At 1300N
    214.3 N/mm
    Firmness At 2050N
    443.2 N/mm
    5.6
    Heel Firmness
    Firmness At 550N
    48.6 N/mm
    Firmness At 1100N
    118.5 N/mm
    Firmness At 1900N
    264.4 N/mm
    Other Features
    Tongue Gusset Type
    Non-gusseted
    Plate
    Carbon Fiber
    Additional Tests
    8.3
    Design
    Weight
    Weight
    195.7 g (6.90 oz)
    Design
    Stack Heights
    Heel Stack Height
    39.8 mm
    Forefoot Stack Height
    30.4 mm
    Heel-To-Toe Drop
    9.4 mm
    Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
    8.0 mm
    Design
    Internal Shape
    Internal Length
    275 mm (10.8")
    Internal Heel Width
    59 mm (2.3")
    Internal Forefoot Width
    90 mm (3.5")
    Wide Sizing Available
    No