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Brooks Hyperion 3
Brooks Hyperion Elite 5
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Brooks
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Brooks
Weight
242.4 g (8.55 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
10.6 mm
Plate
None
Weight
200.9 g (7.08 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
9.3 mm
Plate
Carbon Fiber
Our Verdict
Brooks Hyperion 3
Brooks Hyperion Elite 5
The Brooks Hyperion 3 and the Brooks Hyperion Elite 5 are companion shoes within Brooks' roster, designed for different uses. The Hyperion 3 is a daily trainer, but with a lighter build and more aggressive geometry than the brand's other daily trainers. The Hyperion Elite 5 goes further still, dropping more weight and adding a carbon plate to the midsole. Runners who like the fit and feel of the Hyperion 3, but who want an edge on race day, will feel comfortable (and fast) lacing up the Hyperion Elite 5.
Variants
- Hyperion 3 (Atomizer/Black/Pink Clay - (Men - US 9))
- Hyperion 3 (Black/Grey/White - (Men - US 9))
- Hyperion 3 (Black/Grey/White - (Women - US 7))
- Hyperion 3 (Blue Heron/Orange/White - (Women - US 7))
- Hyperion 3 (Coconut/Bronze/Mushroom - (Women - US 7))
- Hyperion 3 (Oyster Mushroom/Black/Tea - (Men - US 9))
- Hyperion 3 (Primer/Ebony/Oyster - (Men - US 9))
- Hyperion 3 (Sunny Lime/Olive/White - (Men - US 9))
- Hyperion 3 (White/Pink Clay/Atomizer - (Women - US 7))
- Hyperion Elite 5 (Pink Clay/Atomizer Blue - (Men - US 9))
- Hyperion Elite 5 (Pink Clay/Atomizer Blue - (Women - US 7))
Main Differences for
Marathon Racing
Marathon Racing
Threshold
Marathon Racing
6.0
8.3
Forefoot Energy Return
6.2
8.5
Plate
None
Carbon Fiber
Forefoot Stack Height
26.2 mm
28.9 mm
Heel Energy Return
4.9
8.6
Weight
6.7
8.1
Heel Stack Height
36.8 mm
38.2 mm
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
6.7
8.1
Right Shoe Weight Photo
Left Shoe Weight Photo
Weight
242.4 g (8.55 oz)
200.9 g (7.08 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
Heel Stack Height
36.8 mm
38.2 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
26.2 mm
28.9 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
10.6 mm
9.3 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.0 mm
8.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
Outsole Heel Width
86 mm (3.4")
81 mm (3.2")
Outsole Arch Width
70 mm (2.8")
59 mm (2.3")
Outsole Forefoot Width
112 mm (4.4")
110 mm (4.3")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.34
2.12
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
4.27
3.81
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
Internal Length
281 mm (11.1")
275 mm (10.8")
Internal Heel Width
66 mm (2.6")
63 mm (2.5")
Internal Forefoot Width
92 mm (3.6")
92 mm (3.6")
Wide Sizing Available
No
No
Other Features
Other Features Photo
Tongue Gusset Type
Semi-gusseted
Non-gusseted
Plate
None
Carbon Fiber
Performance
Heel Energy Return
4.9
8.6
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Heel Energy Return
71.8%
84.7%
Forefoot Energy Return
6.2
8.5
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Forefoot Energy Return
73.8%
83.9%
Heel Cushioning
7.2
7.7
Heel Cushioning Picture
Heel Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 550N
3.13 J
3.85 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
8.96 J
9.31 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
15.57 J
15.28 J
Forefoot Cushioning
6.5
7.1
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
Forefoot Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 800N
4.03 J
4.41 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
7.06 J
7.69 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
10.25 J
11.25 J
Heel Firmness
5.5
6.0
Heel Firmness
Firmness At 550N
51.0 N/mm
51.9 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
113.3 N/mm
123.3 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
243.0 N/mm
285.7 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
8.6
8.3
Forefoot Firmness
Firmness At 800N
118.0 N/mm
110.5 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
248.1 N/mm
225.4 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
521.6 N/mm
482.6 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
5.8
6.6
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 10km
6.47 J
7.09 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
6.26 J
6.98 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
6.13 J
6.92 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
6.02 J
6.86 J
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