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Weight
240.6 g (8.49 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
6.4 mm
Plate
Plastic
Weight
263.7 g (9.30 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
6.9 mm
Plate
Plastic
Our Verdict
Saucony Endorphin Speed 4
Brooks Hyperion Max 2
While they're both plated trainers, the Saucony Endorphin Speed 4 is better overall than the Brooks Hyperion Max 2. The Saucony is notably lighter and delivers better energy return thanks to its PEBA-based midsole, making it a bit more versatile and more efficient at faster paces.
Variants
- Endorphin Speed 4 (Black - (Men - US 9))
- Endorphin Speed 4 (Black - (Women - US 7))
- Hyperion Max 2 (Black/Gold/Pink - (Men - US 9))
- Hyperion Max 2 (Cobalt/Green Gecko/Limpett - (Men - US 9))
Main Differences for
Marathon Racing
Marathon Racing
Threshold
Marathon Racing
7.8
7.1
Forefoot Energy Return
8.4
7.3
Weight
6.8
5.9
Heel Energy Return
8.2
6.7
Heel Stack Height
37.2 mm
36.7 mm
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
6.8
5.9
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
240.6 g (8.49 oz)
263.7 g (9.30 oz)
Stack Heights
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Heel Stack Height
37.2 mm
36.7 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
30.8 mm
29.8 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
6.4 mm
6.9 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.0 mm
6.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
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Outsole Heel Width
92 mm (3.6")
82 mm (3.2")
Outsole Arch Width
67 mm (2.6")
72 mm (2.8")
Outsole Forefoot Width
113 mm (4.5")
112 mm (4.4")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.47
2.23
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.67
3.76
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
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Internal Length
275 mm (10.8")
273 mm (10.7")
Internal Heel Width
59 mm (2.3")
61 mm (2.4")
Internal Forefoot Width
91 mm (3.6")
91 mm (3.6")
Wide Sizing Available
No
No
Other Features
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Tongue Gusset Type
Fully-gusseted
Semi-gusseted
Plate
Plastic
Plastic
Performance
Heel Energy Return
8.2
6.7
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Heel Energy Return
82.1%
75.2%
Forefoot Energy Return
8.4
7.3
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Energy Return
83.1%
77.1%
Heel Cushioning
7.0
7.2
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 550N
2.85 J
3.32 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
8.84 J
9.04 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
15.67 J
15.09 J
Forefoot Cushioning
6.7
7.1
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 800N
4.00 J
4.17 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
7.23 J
7.60 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
10.91 J
11.44 J
Heel Firmness
5.8
5.8
Heel Firmness
Preview Graph
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Firmness At 550N
55.8 N/mm
50.4 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
106.9 N/mm
124.4 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
251.9 N/mm
270.8 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
8.3
8.0
Forefoot Firmness
Preview Graph
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Firmness At 800N
116.9 N/mm
109.3 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
223.9 N/mm
211.0 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
448.2 N/mm
417.1 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
6.4
6.3
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
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Energy Absorbed At 10km
6.96 J
6.90 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
6.86 J
6.72 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
6.79 J
6.61 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
6.74 J
6.54 J
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