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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 Elite 5 (Pink Clay/Atomizer Blue - (Men - US 9))
- Hyperion Elite 5 (Pink Clay/Atomizer Blue - (Women - US 7))
Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Threshold
Half/Full Marathon Racing
6.2
7.9
Weight
6.7
8.1
Forefoot Stack Height
26.2 mm
28.9 mm
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
5.4
8.8
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
6.2
8.5
Heel Stack Height
36.8 mm
38.2 mm
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
6.3
8.6
Rocker Stiffness
5.1
8.0
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
6.7
8.1
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Left Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
242.4 g (8.55 oz)
200.9 g (7.08 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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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
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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
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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
Forefoot Fit: Width
9.5
8.9
Forefoot Width Photo
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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
1.9 mm (0.076")
3.0 mm (0.120")
Toe TTS Deviation
-1.2 mm (-0.048")
6.8 mm (0.266")
Forefoot Fit: Height
4.7
5.8
Forefoot Height Photo
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Toe TTS Deviation
-6.2 mm (-0.246")
-5.0 mm (-0.196")
Arch Fit: Width
9.9
10
Arch Fit Photo
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Arch Width TTS Deviation
1.3 mm (0.052")
0.3 mm (0.011")
Length Fit
10
10
Toe Clearance Photo
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Heel Rocker Geometry
5.3
5.8
Heel Rocker Photo
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Heel Spring
13 mm (0.5")
16 mm (0.6")
Heel Apex Position
15.7%
12.5%
Heel Rocker Angle
15.5°
24.0°
Forefoot Rocker Geometry
5.9
7.3
Forefoot Rocker Photo
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Toe Spring
41 mm (1.6")
50 mm (2.0")
Toe Apex Position
63.2%
58.2%
Forefoot Rocker Angle
20.4°
22.6°
Foam
Primary Foam Picture
Secondary Foam Picture
Primary Foam Name
DNA GOLD
Primary Foam Type
PEBA
Secondary Foam Name
N/A
Secondary Foam Type
N/A
Other Features
Other Features Photo
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Tongue Gusset Type
Semi-gusseted
Non-gusseted
Plate
None
Carbon Fiber
Performance
Heel Compression Energy Return
4.9
8.6
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Heel Energy Return
71.8%
84.7%
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
6.2
8.5
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Energy Return
73.8%
83.9%
Heel Cushioning
7.2
7.7
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
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
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
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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
8.7
7.1
Heel Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
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Firmness At 550N
50.6 N/mm
37.1 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
60.3 N/mm
50.5 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
83.3 N/mm
73.3 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
9.2
8.5
Forefoot Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 800N
69.1 N/mm
59.4 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
89.4 N/mm
78.0 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
124 N/mm
109 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
5.8
6.6
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
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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
Rocker Stiffness
5.1
8.0
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
Preview Graph
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Force To Flatten The Rocker
44 N
119 N
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
5.4
8.8
Forefoot Bending Video
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Energy Return
58.2%
78.8%
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
6.3
8.6
Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
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Forefoot Bending Resistance
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
6.4 N/mm
24.9 N/mm
Forefoot Bending Force
307 N
368 N
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