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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
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Threshold
Half/Full Marathon Racing
5.9
7.6
Forefoot Stack Height
24.8 mm
30.2 mm
Heel Stack Height
33.5 mm
36.9 mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
5.1
7.6
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
6.2
8.4
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
5.4
7.7
Weight
8.1
7.5
Rocker Stiffness
3.0
6.1
Heel Compression Energy Return
3.1
8.1
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
8.1
7.5
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Left 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
Forefoot Fit: Width
9.5
7.6
Forefoot Width Photo
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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
2.0 mm (0.077")
-2.2 mm (-0.085")
Toe TTS Deviation
4.4 mm (0.171")
-6.4 mm (-0.253")
Forefoot Fit: Height
8.3
8.5
Forefoot Height Photo
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Toe TTS Deviation
-2.2 mm (-0.085")
-2.1 mm (-0.081")
Arch Fit: Width
7.4
8.5
Arch Fit Photo
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Arch Width TTS Deviation
-4.1 mm (-0.161")
-2.6 mm (-0.103")
Length Fit
10
10
Toe Clearance Photo
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Heel Rocker Geometry
7.0
7.4
Heel Rocker Photo
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Heel Spring
20 mm (0.8")
21 mm (0.8")
Heel Apex Position
14.2%
20.3%
Heel Rocker Angle
26.6°
19.3°
Forefoot Rocker Geometry
7.3
7.2
Forefoot Rocker Photo
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Toe Spring
49 mm (1.9")
49 mm (1.9")
Toe Apex Position
61.0%
62.7%
Forefoot Rocker Angle
24.0°
24.0°
Foam
Primary Foam Picture
Secondary Foam Picture
Primary Foam Name
Lightstrike Pro
Primary Foam Type
TPEE
Secondary Foam Name
N/A
Secondary Foam Type
N/A
Other Features
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Tongue Gusset Type
Semi-gusseted (medial)
Non-gusseted
Plate
None
Plastic Shank
Performance
Heel Compression 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 Compression Energy Return
6.2
8.4
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Energy Return
73.7%
83.3%
Heel Cushioning
6.7
8.0
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
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
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
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
9.0
7.7
Heel Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
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Firmness At 550N
56.9 N/mm
44.0 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
64.6 N/mm
52.8 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
90.0 N/mm
73.9 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
9.4
7.5
Forefoot Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 800N
75.8 N/mm
53.9 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
97.2 N/mm
70.3 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
135 N/mm
98 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
5.1
7.6
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 10km
5.71 J
8.31 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
5.49 J
8.17 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
5.38 J
8.07 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
5.31 J
7.99 J
Rocker Stiffness
3.0
6.1
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
Preview Graph
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Force To Flatten The Rocker
21 N
63 N
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
5.4
7.7
Forefoot Bending Video
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
58.4%
69.4%
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
6.3
6.4
Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
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Forefoot Bending Resistance
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
7.1 N/mm
9.4 N/mm
Forefoot Bending Force
280 N
247 N
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