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Brooks Hyperion Elite 4 PB vs XTEP 160X 7.0 PRO

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    Main Differences
    Design
      WeightStack HeightsExternal ShapeInternal ShapeForefoot Fit: WidthForefoot Fit: HeightArch Fit: WidthLength FitHeel Rocker GeometryForefoot Rocker GeometryOther Features
    Performance
      Heel Compression Energy ReturnForefoot Compression Energy ReturnHeel CushioningForefoot CushioningHeel FirmnessForefoot FirmnessForefoot Long Run CushioningRocker StiffnessForefoot Bending Energy ReturnForefoot Bending Stiffness
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Brooks Hyperion Elite 4 PB
XTEP 160X 7.0 PRO 
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Tested using Methodology v0.8.2

Updated Nov 11, 2025 05:08 PM

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Brooks Hyperion Elite 4 PB Picture

Track

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Track

Weight
195.7 g (6.90 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
9.4 mm
Plate
Carbon Fiber
Weight
226.8 g (8.00 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
4.0 mm
Plate
Carbon Fiber

Our Verdict

Brooks Hyperion Elite 4 PB

XTEP 160X 7.0 PRO

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Variants

  • Hyperion Elite 4 PB (Bluewash/Green Gecko/Cobalt - (Men - US 9))
  • Hyperion Elite 4 PB (Bluewash/Green Gecko/Cobalt - (Women - US 7))
  • 160X 7.0 PRO (Blue/White - (Men - US 9))

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Main Differences for
Marathon Racing

Threshold 

0.10

Marathon Racing 
 

8.4
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No major differences between these running shoes for marathon racing. See full list of tests below.

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Design

Weight  

8.3
N/A

Right Shoe Weight Photo  

Brooks Hyperion Elite 4 PB Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Left Shoe Weight Photo  

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Weight 
 

195.7 g (6.90 oz)
Lock g (Lock oz)

Stack Heights 
 

Stack Height Photo  

Brooks Hyperion Elite 4 PB Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height 
 

39.8 mm
Lock mm

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

30.4 mm
Lock mm

Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

9.4 mm
Lock mm

Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

8.0 mm
Lock mm

External Shape 
 

3D Model Full Shoe  

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Outsole Heel Width 
 

77 mm (3.0")
Lock mm (Lock")

Outsole Arch Width 
 

72 mm (2.8")
Lock mm (Lock")

Outsole Forefoot Width 
 

105 mm (4.1")
Lock mm (Lock")

Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

1.93
Lock

Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

3.45
Lock

Internal Shape 
 

3D Model Internal  

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Internal Length 
 

275 mm (10.8")
Lock mm (Lock")

Internal Heel Width 
 

59 mm (2.3")
Lock mm (Lock")

Internal Forefoot Width 
 

90 mm (3.5")
Lock mm (Lock")

Wide Sizing Available 
 

No
Locked

Forefoot Fit: Width 
 

N/A

Forefoot Width Photo  

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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation 
 

Lock mm (Lock")

Toe TTS Deviation 
 

Lock mm (Lock")

Forefoot Fit: Height 
 

N/A

Forefoot Height Photo  

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Toe TTS Deviation 
 

Lock mm (Lock")

Arch Fit: Width 
 

N/A

Arch Fit Photo  

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Arch Width TTS Deviation 
 

Lock mm (Lock")

Length Fit 
 

N/A

Toe Clearance Photo  

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Heel Rocker Geometry 
 

N/A

Heel Rocker Photo  

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Heel Spring 
 

Lock mm (Lock")

Heel Apex Position 
 

Lock%

Heel Rocker Angle 
 

Lock°

Forefoot Rocker Geometry 
 

N/A

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Toe Spring 
 

Lock mm (Lock")

Toe Apex Position 
 

Lock%

Forefoot Rocker Angle 
 

Lock°

Other Features  

Other Features Photo  

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Tongue Gusset Type 
 

Non-gusseted
Locked

Plate 
 

Carbon Fiber
Locked
Performance

Heel Compression Energy Return 
 

8.4
N/A

Heel Compression Video  

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Heel Energy Return  

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Heel Energy Return 
 

83.5%
Lock%

Forefoot Compression Energy Return 
 

8.2
N/A

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Forefoot Energy Return  

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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

81.9%
Lock%

Heel Cushioning 
 

8.3
N/A

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Energy Absorbed At 550N 
 

4.11 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 1100N 
 

9.89 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 1900N 
 

16.17 J
Lock J

Forefoot Cushioning 
 

7.4
N/A

Forefoot Cushioning Picture  

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Forefoot Cushioning  

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Energy Absorbed At 800N 
 

4.54 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 1300N 
 

7.96 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 2050N 
 

11.73 J
Lock J

Heel Firmness 
 

5.6
N/A

Heel Firmness  

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Firmness At 550N 
 

48.6 N/mm
Lock N/mm

Firmness At 1100N 
 

118.5 N/mm
Lock N/mm

Firmness At 1900N 
 

264.4 N/mm
Lock N/mm

Forefoot Firmness 
 

8.1
N/A

Forefoot Firmness  

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Firmness At 800N 
 

104.8 N/mm
Lock N/mm

Firmness At 1300N 
 

214.3 N/mm
Lock N/mm

Firmness At 2050N 
 

443.2 N/mm
Lock N/mm

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning 
 

N/A

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Energy Absorbed At 10km 
 

Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 20km 
 

Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 30km 
 

Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 40km 
 

Lock J

Rocker Stiffness 
 

N/A

Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video  

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Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph  

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Force To Flatten The Rocker 
 

Lock N

Forefoot Bending Energy Return 
 

N/A

Forefoot Bending Video  

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Forefoot Bending Energy Return  

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Forefoot Bending Energy Return 
 

Lock%

Forefoot Bending Stiffness 
 

N/A

Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture  

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Forefoot Bending Resistance  

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Forefoot Bending Stiffness 
 

Lock N/mm

Forefoot Bending Force 
 

Lock N

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