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Brooks Hyperion Max 2
adidas Adizero Boston 13
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Weight263.7 g (9.30 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop6.9 mm
PlatePlastic
Weight252.2 g (8.90 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop6.8 mm
PlateCarbon Fiber Rods
Our Verdict
Brooks Hyperion Max 2
adidas Adizero Boston 13
The Brooks Hyperion Max 2 and adidas Adizero Boston 13 are both plated super trainers with the ability to handle faster efforts, but they achieve it in different ways. The Hyperion Max 2 absorbs more energy with each foot strike, delivering a softer and more forgiving ride that's ideal for runners who want a shoe that can eat up long miles without feeling harsh. It also has a nylon plate, while the adidas features full-length ENERGYRODS that are stiffer. The Boston 13 is also lighter and has a more energetic midsole, making it the more efficient and lively option for runners looking to rip apart those uptempo workouts.
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))
- Adizero Boston 13 (Cloud White/Core Black/Lucid Red - (Men - US 9))
- Adizero Boston 13 (Cloud White/Core Black/Lucid Red - (Women - US 7))
- Adizero Boston 13 (Cloud White/Matte Silver/Dash Grey - (Women - US 7))
- Adizero Boston 13 (Cloud White/Pure Teal/Grey - (Men - US 9))
- Adizero Boston 13 (Cloud White/Pure Teal/Grey - (Women - US 7))
- Adizero Boston 13 (Core Black/Cloud White/Grey Five - (Men - US 9))
- Adizero Boston 13 (Flash Aqua/Cloud White/Lucid Lemon - (Men - US 9))
- Adizero Boston 13 (Semi Flash Aqua/Zero Metalic/Lucid Lemon - (Women - US 7))
Main Differences forMarathon Racing
Marathon Racing
Threshold
Marathon Racing
7.1
7.1
Forefoot Energy Return
7.1
7.9
Heel Stack Height
36.7 mm
35.9 mm
Plate
Plastic
Carbon Fiber Rods
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
5.9
6.3
Right Shoe Weight Photo
Left Shoe Weight Photo
Weight
263.7 g (9.30 oz)
252.2 g (8.90 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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
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
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
Other Features
Other Features Photo
Tongue Gusset Type
Semi-gusseted
Semi-gusseted
Plate
Plastic
Carbon Fiber Rods
Performance
Heel Energy Return
7.1
7.0
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Heel Energy Return
81.3%
80.9%
Forefoot Energy Return
7.1
7.9
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Forefoot Energy Return
81.3%
85.2%
Heel Cushioning
7.2
4.5
Heel Cushioning Picture
Heel Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 300N
1.05 J
0.93 J
Energy Absorbed At 600N
3.66 J
2.91 J
Energy Absorbed At 900N
6.43 J
5.20 J
Forefoot Cushioning
6.0
5.7
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
Forefoot Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 300N
0.85 J
0.85 J
Energy Absorbed At 600N
2.58 J
2.57 J
Energy Absorbed At 900N
4.62 J
4.42 J
Heel Firmness
6.5
8.2
Heel Firmness
Average Firmness 0 To 300N
42.5 N/mm
46.7 N/mm
Average Firmness 300 To 600N
51.4 N/mm
67.8 N/mm
Average Firmness 600 To 900N
81.7 N/mm
98.9 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
8.8
9.0
Forefoot Firmness
Average Firmness 0 To 300N
50.3 N/mm
50.1 N/mm
Average Firmness 300 To 600N
78.0 N/mm
78.3 N/mm
Average Firmness 600 To 900N
110.4 N/mm
121.1 N/mm
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