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Brooks Hyperion 2
adidas Adizero Evo SL
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Weight
200.4 g (7.07 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.7 mm
Plate
None
Weight
220.0 g (7.76 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
6.7 mm
Plate
Plastic Shank
Our Verdict
Brooks Hyperion 2
adidas Adizero Evo SL
The adidas Adizero Evo SL is better overall than the Brooks Hyperion 2, offering more versatility for different kinds of runs. It delivers significantly better energy return, making for a more responsive ride when picking up the pace, and its more cushioned midsole makes it a better fit for longer efforts as well.
Variants
- Hyperion 2 (Alloy/Bright White/Black - (Men - US 9))
- Hyperion 2 (Alloy/Bright White/Black - (Women - US 7))
- Adizero Evo SL (Carbon/Lucid Red/Solar Slime - (Men - US 9))
- Adizero Evo SL (Cloud White/Core Black/Cloud White - (Men - US 9))
Main Differences for
Marathon Racing
Marathon Racing
Threshold
Marathon Racing
5.4
7.7
Forefoot Stack Height
24.8 mm
30.2 mm
Forefoot Energy Return
6.2
8.4
Heel Energy Return
3.1
8.1
Heel Stack Height
33.5 mm
36.9 mm
Plate
None
Plastic Shank
Weight
8.1
7.5
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
8.1
7.5
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
200.4 g (7.07 oz)
220.0 g (7.76 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
33.5 mm
36.9 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
24.8 mm
30.2 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.7 mm
6.7 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.0 mm
6.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
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Outsole Heel Width
78 mm (3.1")
84 mm (3.3")
Outsole Arch Width
70 mm (2.8")
64 mm (2.5")
Outsole Forefoot Width
109 mm (4.3")
114 mm (4.5")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.33
2.27
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
4.40
3.77
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
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Internal Length
272 mm (10.7")
276 mm (10.8")
Internal Heel Width
61 mm (2.4")
61 mm (2.4")
Internal Forefoot Width
92 mm (3.6")
94 mm (3.7")
Wide Sizing Available
No
No
Other Features
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Tongue Gusset Type
Semi-gusseted (medial)
Non-gusseted
Plate
None
Plastic Shank
Performance
Heel Energy Return
3.1
8.1
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Heel Energy Return
69.5%
81.4%
Forefoot Energy Return
6.2
8.4
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Energy Return
73.7%
83.3%
Heel Cushioning
6.7
8.0
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 550N
2.89 J
3.46 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
8.65 J
10.03 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
14.52 J
17.07 J
Forefoot Cushioning
6.0
8.1
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 800N
3.70 J
5.16 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
6.57 J
8.87 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
9.54 J
12.68 J
Heel Firmness
5.7
5.0
Heel Firmness
Preview Graph
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Firmness At 550N
50.1 N/mm
47.8 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
122.1 N/mm
98.2 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
264.1 N/mm
234.4 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
8.8
8.0
Forefoot Firmness
Preview Graph
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Firmness At 800N
125.2 N/mm
96.4 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
265.6 N/mm
209.8 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
547.7 N/mm
459.6 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
7.6
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 10km
8.31 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
8.17 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
8.07 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
7.99 J
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