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Brooks Hyperion Max 2
Brooks Hyperion 2
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Brooks
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Brooks
Weight
263.7 g (9.30 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
6.9 mm
Plate
Plastic
Weight
200.4 g (7.07 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.7 mm
Plate
None
Our Verdict
Brooks Hyperion Max 2
Brooks Hyperion 2
Both the Brooks Hyperion 2 and Brooks Hyperion Max 2 are intended for faster-paced workouts, but they approach that goal in different ways. The Hyperion 2 is a more traditional shoe with a lighter weight and lower stack height that makes it well-suited to faster and shorter runs. Meanwhile, the Hyperion Max 2 has a less traditional geometry and falls a bit more into the super trainer category, with a pronounced rocker and nylon plate. It's notably more cushioned than the Hyperion 2, making it the better option for longer efforts.
Variants
- Hyperion Max 2 (Black/Gold/Pink - (Men - US 9))
- Hyperion Max 2 (Cobalt/Green Gecko/Limpett - (Men - US 9))
- Hyperion Max 2 (Crystal Seas/Diva Pink/Black - (Men - US 9))
- Hyperion Max 2 (Crystal Seas/Diva Pink/Black - (Women - US 7))
- Hyperion Max 2 (Illusion/Coral/Black - (Men - US 9))
- Hyperion Max 2 (Illusion/Coral/Black - (Women - US 7))
- Hyperion Max 2 (Multicoloured - (Women - US 7))
- Hyperion Max 2 (White/Peach/Coral - (Women - US 7))
- Hyperion 2 (Alloy/Bright White/Black - (Men - US 9))
- Hyperion 2 (Alloy/Bright White/Black - (Women - US 7))
- Hyperion 2 (Black/Ebony/Primer Gray - (Men - US 9))
- Hyperion 2 (Black/Ebony/Primer Gray - (Women - US 7))
- Hyperion 2 (Black/Gold/Pink - (Men - US 9))
- Hyperion 2 (Cobalt/Green Gecko/Limpett - (Men - US 9))
- Hyperion 2 (Cockatoo/Purple/Lavender - (Women - US 7))
- Hyperion 2 (Colony Blue/Navy/Nightlife - (Men - US 9))
- Hyperion 2 (Crystal Seas/Diva Pink/Black - (Men - US 9))
- Hyperion 2 (Crystal Seas/Diva Pink/Black - (Women - US 7))
- Hyperion 2 (Illusion/Coral/Black - (Men - US 9))
- Hyperion 2 (Illusion/Coral/Black - (Women - US 7))
- Hyperion 2 (Multicoloured - (Women - US 7))
- Hyperion 2 (Onyx/Primer/Coconut - (Men - US 9))
- Hyperion 2 (Onyx/Primer/Coconut - (Women - US 7))
- Hyperion 2 (White/Elfin/Patina - (Men - US 9))
- Hyperion 2 (White/Murmur/Sugar Plum - (Women - US 7))
- Hyperion 2 (White/Peach/Coral - (Women - US 7))
Main Differences for
Marathon Racing
Marathon Racing
Threshold
Marathon Racing
7.1
5.4
Forefoot Stack Height
29.8 mm
24.8 mm
Weight
5.9
8.1
Heel Stack Height
36.7 mm
33.5 mm
Plate
Plastic
None
Heel Energy Return
6.7
3.4
Forefoot Energy Return
7.3
6.2
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
5.9
8.1
Right Shoe Weight Photo
Left Shoe Weight Photo
Weight
263.7 g (9.30 oz)
200.4 g (7.07 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
Heel Stack Height
36.7 mm
33.5 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
29.8 mm
24.8 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
6.9 mm
8.7 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
6.0 mm
8.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
Outsole Heel Width
82 mm (3.2")
78 mm (3.1")
Outsole Arch Width
72 mm (2.8")
70 mm (2.8")
Outsole Forefoot Width
112 mm (4.4")
109 mm (4.3")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.23
2.33
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.76
4.40
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
Internal Length
273 mm (10.7")
272 mm (10.7")
Internal Heel Width
61 mm (2.4")
61 mm (2.4")
Internal Forefoot Width
91 mm (3.6")
92 mm (3.6")
Wide Sizing Available
No
No
Other Features
Other Features Photo
Tongue Gusset Type
Semi-gusseted
Semi-gusseted (medial)
Plate
Plastic
None
Performance
Heel Energy Return
6.7
3.4
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Heel Energy Return
75.2%
70.0%
Forefoot Energy Return
7.3
6.2
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Forefoot Energy Return
77.1%
73.7%
Heel Cushioning
7.2
6.8
Heel Cushioning Picture
Heel Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 550N
3.32 J
2.89 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
9.04 J
8.73 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
15.09 J
14.72 J
Forefoot Cushioning
7.1
6.0
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
Forefoot Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 800N
4.17 J
3.70 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
7.60 J
6.57 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
11.44 J
9.54 J
Heel Firmness
5.8
5.8
Heel Firmness
Firmness At 550N
50.4 N/mm
51.3 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
124.4 N/mm
119.3 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
270.8 N/mm
267.8 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
8.0
8.8
Forefoot Firmness
Firmness At 800N
109.3 N/mm
125.2 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
211.0 N/mm
265.6 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
417.1 N/mm
547.7 N/mm
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