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Brooks Hyperion Elite 5
Saucony Endorphin Elite 2
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Saucony
Weight
200.9 g (7.08 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
9.3 mm
Plate
Carbon Fiber
Weight
201.9 g (7.12 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.0 mm
Plate
Carbon Fiber
Our Verdict
Brooks Hyperion Elite 5
Saucony Endorphin Elite 2
The Brooks Hyperion Elite 5 and Saucony Endorphin Elite 2 are almost identical in weight, and each is its respective brand's most aggressive carbon-plated racing shoe. The similarities end there, however. The Endorphin Elite 2 is much softer and more cushioned, making it a more logical choice for marathons. With its firmer, snappier ride, the Hyperion Elite 5 is better suited to middle distance racing, like a 5k or 10k.
Variants
- Hyperion Elite 5 (Pink Clay/Atomizer Blue - (Men - US 9))
- Hyperion Elite 5 (Pink Clay/Atomizer Blue - (Women - US 7))
- Endorphin Elite 2 (Buttercream/Ash - (Men - US 9))
- Endorphin Elite 2 (Buttercream/Ash - (Women - US 7))
- Endorphin Elite 2 (Citron/Black - (Men - US 9))
- Endorphin Elite 2 (Citron/Black - (Women - US 7))
- Endorphin Elite 2 (Fog/Cinder - (Men - US 9))
- Endorphin Elite 2 (Fog/Cinder - (Women - US 7))
- Endorphin Elite 2 (White/Peel - (Men - US 9))
- Endorphin Elite 2 (White/Peel - (Women - US 7))
Main Differences for
Marathon Racing
Marathon Racing
Threshold
Marathon Racing
8.3
8.6
Forefoot Stack Height
28.9 mm
32.3 mm
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
8.1
8.1
Right Shoe Weight Photo
Left Shoe Weight Photo
Weight
200.9 g (7.08 oz)
201.9 g (7.12 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
Heel Stack Height
38.2 mm
40.0 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
28.9 mm
32.3 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
9.3 mm
8.0 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.0 mm
7.7 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
Outsole Heel Width
81 mm (3.2")
87 mm (3.4")
Outsole Arch Width
59 mm (2.3")
55 mm (2.2")
Outsole Forefoot Width
110 mm (4.3")
112 mm (4.4")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.12
2.18
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.81
3.47
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
Internal Length
275 mm (10.8")
273 mm (10.7")
Internal Heel Width
63 mm (2.5")
55 mm (2.2")
Internal Forefoot Width
92 mm (3.6")
90 mm (3.5")
Wide Sizing Available
No
No
Other Features
Other Features Photo
Tongue Gusset Type
Non-gusseted
Non-gusseted
Plate
Carbon Fiber
Carbon Fiber
Performance
Heel Energy Return
8.6
8.8
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Heel Energy Return
84.7%
85.8%
Forefoot Energy Return
8.5
8.8
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Forefoot Energy Return
83.9%
86.4%
Heel Cushioning
7.7
8.4
Heel Cushioning Picture
Heel Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 550N
3.85 J
4.68 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
9.31 J
10.06 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
15.28 J
15.62 J
Forefoot Cushioning
7.1
8.2
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
Forefoot Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 800N
4.41 J
5.50 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
7.69 J
8.88 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
11.25 J
12.56 J
Heel Firmness
6.0
5.9
Heel Firmness
Firmness At 550N
51.9 N/mm
47.9 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
123.3 N/mm
131.9 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
285.7 N/mm
302.6 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
8.3
8.2
Forefoot Firmness
Firmness At 800N
110.5 N/mm
106.8 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
225.4 N/mm
224.5 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
482.6 N/mm
454.1 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
6.6
7.9
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 10km
7.09 J
8.60 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
6.98 J
8.52 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
6.92 J
8.47 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
6.86 J
8.43 J
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