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Brooks Hyperion Max 2
Brooks Glycerin Max
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Brooks
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Brooks
Weight
263.7 g (9.30 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
6.9 mm
Plate
Plastic
Weight
304.9 g (10.75 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
5.3 mm
Plate
None
Our Verdict
Brooks Hyperion Max 2
Brooks Glycerin Max
Despite sharing a 'max' moniker, the Brooks Glycerin Max and the Brooks Hyperion Max 2 are quite different models. The Glycerin Max is a maximalist high-stack daily trainer, while the Hyperion Max 2 is a plated super trainer. The Hyperion Max 2 is notably lighter, with a lower stack height that delivers a more stable and responsive ride that's better for training at faster paces. By contrast, the Glycerin Max offers more cushioning but lacks the bounciness needed for uptempo runs, making it a better fit for easier miles and recovery runs.
Variants
- Hyperion Max 2 (Black/Gold/Pink - (Men - US 9))
- Hyperion Max 2 (Cobalt/Green Gecko/Limpett - (Men - US 9))
- Hyperion Max 2 (Crystal Seas/Diva Pink/Black - (Men - US 9))
- Hyperion Max 2 (Crystal Seas/Diva Pink/Black - (Women - US 7))
- Hyperion Max 2 (Illusion/Coral/Black - (Men - US 9))
- Hyperion Max 2 (Illusion/Coral/Black - (Women - US 7))
- Hyperion Max 2 (Multicoloured - (Women - US 7))
- Hyperion Max 2 (White/Peach/Coral - (Women - US 7))
- Glycerin Max (Almond Peach/London Fog/White - (Men - US 9))
- Glycerin Max (Aurora Black/Ebony - (Men - US 9))
- Glycerin Max (Black/Ebony/Winter Sky - (Men - US 9))
- Glycerin Max (Black/Orchid Ice/Grey - (Men - US 9))
- Glycerin Max (Country Blue/Sky/Orange - (Men - US 9))
- Glycerin Max (Falcon/Green/London Fog - (Men - US 9))
- Glycerin Max (Grey/Black/Nightlife - (Men - US 9))
- Glycerin Max (Peacoat/Blue Ribbon/Hot Coral - (Men - US 9))
- Glycerin Max (Pearlized White/Bay - (Women - US 7))
- Glycerin Max (White/Black/Diva Pink - (Women - US 7))
Main Differences for
Marathon Racing
Marathon Racing
Threshold
Marathon Racing
7.1
5.4
Forefoot Energy Return
7.3
2.1
Heel Energy Return
6.7
1.7
Weight
5.9
4.2
Plate
Plastic
None
Heel Stack Height
36.7 mm
47.4 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
29.8 mm
42.1 mm
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
5.9
4.2
Right Shoe Weight Photo
Left Shoe Weight Photo
Weight
263.7 g (9.30 oz)
304.9 g (10.75 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
Heel Stack Height
36.7 mm
47.4 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
29.8 mm
42.1 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
6.9 mm
5.3 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
6.0 mm
6.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
Outsole Heel Width
82 mm (3.2")
88 mm (3.5")
Outsole Arch Width
72 mm (2.8")
85 mm (3.3")
Outsole Forefoot Width
112 mm (4.4")
114 mm (4.5")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.23
1.86
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.76
2.71
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
Internal Length
273 mm (10.7")
275 mm (10.8")
Internal Heel Width
61 mm (2.4")
66 mm (2.6")
Internal Forefoot Width
91 mm (3.6")
94 mm (3.7")
Wide Sizing Available
No
No
Other Features
Other Features Photo
Tongue Gusset Type
Semi-gusseted
Non-gusseted
Plate
Plastic
None
Performance
Heel Energy Return
6.7
1.7
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Heel Energy Return
75.2%
67.1%
Forefoot Energy Return
7.3
2.1
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Forefoot Energy Return
77.1%
68.1%
Heel Cushioning
7.2
8.2
Heel Cushioning Picture
Heel Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 550N
3.32 J
3.29 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
9.04 J
10.39 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
15.09 J
18.78 J
Forefoot Cushioning
7.1
9.1
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
Forefoot Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 800N
4.17 J
5.21 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
7.60 J
10.40 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
11.44 J
16.39 J
Heel Firmness
5.8
4.2
Heel Firmness
Firmness At 550N
50.4 N/mm
45.7 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
124.4 N/mm
91.3 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
270.8 N/mm
178.3 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
8.0
5.8
Forefoot Firmness
Firmness At 800N
109.3 N/mm
74.8 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
211.0 N/mm
138.2 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
417.1 N/mm
257.3 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
8.5
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 10km
9.68 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
9.41 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
9.25 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
9.14 J
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