Brooks Hyperion Max 2 vs adidas Adizero Boston 13

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Brooks Hyperion Max 2
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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. 

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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))
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Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing

Threshold 

0.10

Half/Full Marathon Racing 
 

7.1
6.9

Plate 
 

Plastic
Fiberglass Rods

Forefoot Energy Return 
 

7.3
8.0

Weight  

5.9
6.3

Heel Stack Height 
 

36.7 mm
35.9 mm

Full Comparison

Design

Weight  

5.9
6.3

Right Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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Brooks Hyperion Max 2 Right Shoe Weight Photo
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adidas Adizero Boston 13 Right Shoe Weight Photo

Left Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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Brooks Hyperion Max 2 Left Shoe Weight Photo
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adidas Adizero Boston 13 Left Shoe Weight Photo

Weight 
 

263.7 g (9.30 oz)
252.2 g (8.90 oz)

Stack Heights 
 

Stack Height Photo 
 

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Brooks Hyperion Max 2 Stack Height Photo
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adidas Adizero Boston 13 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  

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Brooks Hyperion Max 2 3D Model Full Shoe
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adidas Adizero Boston 13 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  

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Brooks Hyperion Max 2 3D Model Internal
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adidas Adizero Boston 13 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

Forefoot Fit: Width 
 

10
8.9

Forefoot Width Photo 
 

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Brooks Hyperion Max 2 Forefoot Width Photo
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adidas Adizero Boston 13 Forefoot Width Photo

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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Brooks Hyperion Max 2 Forefoot Height Photo
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adidas Adizero Boston 13 Forefoot Height Photo

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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Brooks Hyperion Max 2 Arch Fit Photo
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adidas Adizero Boston 13 Arch Fit Photo

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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Brooks Hyperion Max 2 Toe Clearance Photo
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adidas Adizero Boston 13 Toe Clearance Photo

Heel Rocker Geometry 
 

5.2

Heel Rocker Photo  

adidas Adizero Boston 13 Heel Rocker Photo

Heel Spring 
 

13 mm (0.5")

Heel Apex Position 
 

20.8%

Heel Rocker Angle 
 

12.0°

Forefoot Rocker Geometry 
 

6.6

Forefoot Rocker Photo  

adidas Adizero Boston 13 Forefoot Rocker Photo

Toe Spring 
 

45 mm (1.8")

Toe Apex Position 
 

62.5%

Forefoot Rocker Angle 
 

22.2°

Other Features  

Other Features Photo 
 

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Brooks Hyperion Max 2 Other Features Photo
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adidas Adizero Boston 13 Other Features Photo

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  

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Brooks Hyperion Max 2 Heel Energy Return
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adidas Adizero Boston 13 Heel Energy Return

Heel Energy Return 
 

75.2%
75.1%

Forefoot Compression Energy Return 
 

7.3
8.0

Forefoot Compression Video  

Forefoot Energy Return  

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Brooks Hyperion Max 2 Forefoot Energy Return
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adidas Adizero Boston 13 Forefoot Energy Return

Forefoot Energy Return 
 

77.1%
80.8%

Heel Cushioning 
 

7.2
5.9

Heel Cushioning Picture 
 

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Brooks Hyperion Max 2 Heel Cushioning Picture
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adidas Adizero Boston 13 Heel Cushioning Picture

Heel Cushioning  

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Brooks Hyperion Max 2 Heel Cushioning
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adidas Adizero Boston 13 Heel Cushioning

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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Brooks Hyperion Max 2 Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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adidas Adizero Boston 13 Forefoot Cushioning Picture

Forefoot Cushioning  

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Brooks Hyperion Max 2 Forefoot Cushioning
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adidas Adizero Boston 13 Forefoot Cushioning

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 
 

5.8
9.0

Heel Firmness  

 Preview Graph
Brooks Hyperion Max 2 Heel Firmness

Heel Firmness Graph  

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adidas Adizero Boston 13 Heel Firmness Graph

Firmness At 550N 
 

50.4 N/mm
52.5 N/mm

Firmness At 1100N 
 

124.4 N/mm
66.4 N/mm

Firmness At 1900N 
 

270.8 N/mm
93.2 N/mm

Forefoot Firmness 
 

8.0
9.0

Forefoot Firmness  

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Brooks Hyperion Max 2 Forefoot Firmness

Forefoot Firmness Graph  

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adidas Adizero Boston 13 Forefoot Firmness Graph

Firmness At 800N 
 

109.3 N/mm
65.9 N/mm

Firmness At 1300N 
 

211.0 N/mm
86.5 N/mm

Firmness At 2050N 
 

417.1 N/mm
121 N/mm

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning 
 

6.3
5.9

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning  

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Brooks Hyperion Max 2 Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
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adidas Adizero Boston 13 Forefoot Long Run Cushioning

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 
 

7.2

Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video  

Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph  

 Preview Graph
adidas Adizero Boston 13 Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph

Force To Flatten The Rocker 
 

90 N

Forefoot Bending Energy Return 
 

8.3

Forefoot Bending Video  

Forefoot Bending Energy Return  

 Preview Graph
adidas Adizero Boston 13 Forefoot Bending Energy Return

Forefoot Bending Energy Return 
 

74.1%

Forefoot Bending Stiffness 
 

8.5

Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture  

adidas Adizero Boston 13 Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture

Forefoot Bending Resistance  

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adidas Adizero Boston 13 Forefoot Bending Resistance

Forefoot Bending Stiffness 
 

24.3 N/mm

Forefoot Bending Force 
 

359 N

Brooks Hyperion Max 2

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