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Brooks Glycerin Max vs Hyperion Max 3

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      Heel Energy ReturnForefoot Energy ReturnHeel CushioningForefoot CushioningHeel FirmnessForefoot FirmnessForefoot Long Run Cushioning
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Brooks Glycerin Max
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Weight
304.9 g (10.75 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
5.3 mm
Plate
None
Weight
290.0 g (10.23 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.7 mm
Plate
Plastic

Our Verdict

Brooks Glycerin Max

Brooks Hyperion Max 3

The Brooks Glycerin Max and the Brooks Hyperion Max 3 are two max-stacked trainers in Brooks' lineup that serve very different uses. The heavily cushioned Glycerin Max prioritizes comfort over everything and is best used for easy paces and recovery runs. The Hyperion Max 3, with its plated midsole and more aggressive rocker, is meant to go faster and is the much better choice for intervals, progression runs, or any harder efforts.

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Variants

  • Glycerin Max (Almond Peach/London Fog/White - (Men - US 9))
  • Glycerin Max (Aurora Black/Ebony - (Men - US 9))
  • Hyperion Max 3 (Coconut/Fiery Coral/Atomizer - (Women - US 7))
  • Hyperion Max 3 (Coconut/Green Gecko/Pink Clay - (Men - US 9))

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Main Differences for
Marathon Racing

Threshold 

0.10

Marathon Racing 
 

5.4
7.4

Forefoot Energy Return 
 

2.1
7.9

Heel Energy Return 
 

1.7
7.0

Plate 
 

None
Plastic

Weight  

4.2
4.8

Full Comparison

Design

Weight  

4.2
4.8

Right Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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Left Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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Weight 
 

304.9 g (10.75 oz)
290.0 g (10.23 oz)
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Stack Heights 
 

Stack Height Photo 
 

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Heel Stack Height 
 

47.4 mm
45.4 mm

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

42.1 mm
37.7 mm

Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

5.3 mm
7.7 mm

Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

6.0 mm
6.0 mm

External Shape 
 

3D Model Full Shoe  

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Brooks Glycerin Max 3D Model Full Shoe
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Brooks Hyperion Max 3 3D Model Full Shoe

Outsole Heel Width 
 

88 mm (3.5")
89 mm (3.5")

Outsole Arch Width 
 

85 mm (3.3")
55 mm (2.2")

Outsole Forefoot Width 
 

114 mm (4.5")
114 mm (4.5")

Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

1.86
1.96

Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

2.71
3.02
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Internal Shape 
 

3D Model Internal  

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Brooks Glycerin Max 3D Model Internal
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Brooks Hyperion Max 3 3D Model Internal

Internal Length 
 

275 mm (10.8")
277 mm (10.9")

Internal Heel Width 
 

66 mm (2.6")
66 mm (2.6")

Internal Forefoot Width 
 

94 mm (3.7")
92 mm (3.6")

Wide Sizing Available 
 

No
No

Other Features  

Other Features Photo 
 

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Tongue Gusset Type 
 

Non-gusseted
Fully-gusseted

Plate 
 

None
Plastic
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Performance

Heel Energy Return 
 

1.7
7.0

Heel Compression Video  

Heel Energy Return  

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Brooks Glycerin Max Heel Energy Return
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Heel Energy Return 
 

67.1%
76.3%
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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

2.1
7.9

Forefoot Compression Video  

Forefoot Energy Return  

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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

68.1%
80.2%
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Heel Cushioning 
 

8.2
8.8

Heel Cushioning Picture 
 

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Heel Cushioning  

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Energy Absorbed At 550N 
 

3.29 J
4.02 J

Energy Absorbed At 1100N 
 

10.39 J
10.97 J

Energy Absorbed At 1900N 
 

18.78 J
18.87 J
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Forefoot Cushioning 
 

9.1
9.2

Forefoot Cushioning Picture 
 

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Forefoot Cushioning  

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Energy Absorbed At 800N 
 

5.21 J
5.81 J

Energy Absorbed At 1300N 
 

10.40 J
10.61 J

Energy Absorbed At 2050N 
 

16.39 J
15.92 J
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Heel Firmness 
 

4.2
4.5

Heel Firmness  

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Firmness At 550N 
 

45.7 N/mm
45.2 N/mm

Firmness At 1100N 
 

91.3 N/mm
93.2 N/mm

Firmness At 1900N 
 

178.3 N/mm
210.0 N/mm
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Forefoot Firmness 
 

5.8
6.3

Forefoot Firmness  

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Firmness At 800N 
 

74.8 N/mm
74.1 N/mm

Firmness At 1300N 
 

138.2 N/mm
156.1 N/mm

Firmness At 2050N 
 

257.3 N/mm
304.4 N/mm
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Forefoot Long Run Cushioning 
 

8.5
8.8

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning  

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Brooks Glycerin Max Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
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Energy Absorbed At 10km 
 

9.68 J
10.09 J

Energy Absorbed At 20km 
 

9.41 J
9.91 J

Energy Absorbed At 30km 
 

9.25 J
9.79 J

Energy Absorbed At 40km 
 

9.14 J
9.70 J

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