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Heel Stack Height
36.7 mm
Weight
263.7 g (9.30 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
6.9 mm
Plate
Plastic
Heel Stack Height
35.9 mm
Weight
252.2 g (8.90 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
6.8 mm
Plate
Fiberglass Rods
Our Verdict
Brooks Hyperion Max 2
adidas Adizero Boston 13
The Brooks Hyperion Max 2 is a better choice than the adidas Adizero Boston 13 for most runners. It's more cushioned and a bit more stable, making it a comfortable pick for everyday training and long runs, where the adidas's firmer ride can feel harsh. The adidas is lighter and bouncier, so it's the better option for runners who mainly want a shoe for speed workouts and shorter races.
Variants
- Hyperion Max 2 (Black/Gold/Pink - (Men - US 9))
- Hyperion Max 2 (Cobalt/Green Gecko/Limpett - (Men - US 9))
- Adizero Boston 13 (Black/Cloud White/Grey - (Men - US 9))
- Adizero Boston 13 (Chalk White/Gold Metallic/Orange Tint - (Women - US 7))
Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Threshold
Half/Full Marathon Racing
6.9
6.9
Weight
5.9
6.3
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
7.2
8.3
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
5.9
6.3
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
263.7 g (9.30 oz)
252.2 g (8.90 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
36.7 mm
35.9 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
29.8 mm
29.1 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
6.9 mm
6.8 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
6.0 mm
6.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
Preview 3D
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Outsole Heel Width
82 mm (3.2")
83 mm (3.3")
Outsole Arch Width
72 mm (2.8")
62 mm (2.4")
Outsole Forefoot Width
112 mm (4.4")
122 mm (4.8")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.23
2.31
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.76
4.19
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
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Internal Length
273 mm (10.7")
277 mm (10.9")
Internal Heel Width
61 mm (2.4")
63 mm (2.5")
Internal Forefoot Width
91 mm (3.6")
97 mm (3.8")
Wide Sizing Available
No
No
Forefoot Fit: Width
10
8.9
Forefoot Width Photo
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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
0.4 mm (0.017")
3.1 mm (0.122")
Toe TTS Deviation
0.4 mm (0.017")
-2.6 mm (-0.104")
Forefoot Fit: Height
5.4
8.1
Forefoot Height Photo
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Toe TTS Deviation
-5.4 mm (-0.213")
-2.4 mm (-0.095")
Arch Fit: Width
6.6
7.5
Arch Fit Photo
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Arch Width TTS Deviation
-5.2 mm (-0.203")
-4.0 mm (-0.156")
Length Fit
10
10
Toe Clearance Photo
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Heel Rocker Geometry
7.9
5.2
Heel Rocker Photo
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Heel Spring
28 mm (1.1")
13 mm (0.5")
Heel Apex Position
15.4%
20.8%
Heel Rocker Angle
32.5°
12.0°
Forefoot Rocker Geometry
7.9
6.6
Forefoot Rocker Photo
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Toe Spring
55 mm (2.2")
45 mm (1.8")
Toe Apex Position
61.5%
62.5%
Forefoot Rocker Angle
26.6°
22.2°
Foam
Primary Foam Picture
Secondary Foam Picture
Primary Foam Name
Lightstrike Pro
Primary Foam Type
TPEE
Secondary Foam Name
Lightstrike 2.0
Secondary Foam Type
EVA
Laces
Laces Picture
Lace Type
Flat
Width
4.0 mm (0.2")
Thickness
1.2 mm (0.0")
Stretch
6.0%
Other Features
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Tongue Gusset Type
Semi-gusseted
Semi-gusseted
Plate
Plastic
Fiberglass Rods
Performance
Heel Compression Energy Return
6.7
6.7
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Heel Energy Return
75.2%
75.1%
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
7.3
8.0
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Energy Return
77.1%
80.8%
Heel Cushioning
7.2
5.9
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 550N
3.32 J
2.76 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
9.04 J
7.59 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
15.09 J
13.09 J
Forefoot Cushioning
7.1
6.6
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 800N
4.17 J
4.14 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
7.60 J
7.08 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
11.44 J
10.17 J
Heel Firmness
8.6
9.0
Heel Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 550N
48.9 N/mm
52.5 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
59.4 N/mm
66.4 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
83.6 N/mm
93.2 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
9.0
9.0
Forefoot Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 800N
67.2 N/mm
65.9 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
85.2 N/mm
86.5 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
116 N/mm
121 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
6.3
5.9
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 10km
6.90 J
6.47 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
6.72 J
6.30 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
6.61 J
6.21 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
6.54 J
6.12 J
Rocker Stiffness
8.0
7.2
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
Preview Graph
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Force To Flatten The Rocker
121 N
90 N
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
7.2
8.3
Forefoot Bending Video
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Energy Return
66.1%
74.1%
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
6.8
8.5
Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
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Forefoot Bending Resistance
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Stiffness
7.5 N/mm
24.3 N/mm
Forefoot Bending Force
347 N
359 N
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