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Brooks Hyperion Max 3
HOKA Mach X 3
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Brooks
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Weight
290.0 g (10.23 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.7 mm
Plate
Plastic
Weight
267.6 g (9.44 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.6 mm
Plate
Plastic
Our Verdict
Brooks Hyperion Max 3
HOKA Mach X 3
The Brooks Hyperion Max 3 and HOKA Mach X 3 are both max-cushioned plated trainers that can be used for a variety of workouts. The Brooks is a bigger and bouncier shoe, with both higher energy return and better cushioning. But the added foam also adds weight, making the Brooks over 20g heavier than the HOKA. Smaller runners may prefer the lighter HOKA, as the Brooks requires a decent amount of force to be applied to reap the benefits of its springy midsole.
Variants
- Hyperion Max 3 (Coconut/Fiery Coral/Atomizer - (Women - US 7))
- Hyperion Max 3 (Coconut/Green Gecko/Pink Clay - (Men - US 9))
- Hyperion Max 3 (Coconut/Green Gecko/Pink Clay - (Women - US 7))
- Hyperion Max 3 (Fiery Coral/Black/Atomizer - (Men - US 9))
- Mach X 3 (Neon Citrus/Neon Lime - (Men - US 9))
- Mach X 3 (Neon Rose/Neon Tangerine - (Women - US 7))
- Mach X 3 (White/Neon Lime - (Women - US 7))
- Mach X 3 (White/Neon Tangerine - (Men - US 9))
Main Differences for
Marathon Racing
Marathon Racing
Threshold
Marathon Racing
7.4
7.4
Heel Energy Return
7.0
4.6
Weight
4.8
5.7
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
4.8
5.7
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Weight
290.0 g (10.23 oz)
267.6 g (9.44 oz)
Stack Heights
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Heel Stack Height
45.4 mm
46.6 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
37.7 mm
39.0 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.7 mm
7.6 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
6.0 mm
5.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
Outsole Heel Width
89 mm (3.5")
87 mm (3.4")
Outsole Arch Width
55 mm (2.2")
74 mm (2.9")
Outsole Forefoot Width
114 mm (4.5")
109 mm (4.3")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
1.96
1.87
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.02
2.79
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
Internal Length
277 mm (10.9")
275 mm (10.8")
Internal Heel Width
66 mm (2.6")
59 mm (2.3")
Internal Forefoot Width
92 mm (3.6")
91 mm (3.6")
Wide Sizing Available
No
Yes
Other Features
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Tongue Gusset Type
Fully-gusseted
Non-gusseted
Plate
Plastic
Plastic
Performance
Heel Energy Return
7.0
4.6
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Heel Energy Return
76.3%
71.4%
Forefoot Energy Return
7.9
7.9
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Forefoot Energy Return
80.2%
80.3%
Heel Cushioning
8.8
8.6
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Heel Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 550N
4.02 J
3.92 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
10.97 J
10.67 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
18.87 J
18.05 J
Forefoot Cushioning
9.2
8.8
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Forefoot Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 800N
5.81 J
5.62 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
10.61 J
9.71 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
15.92 J
14.37 J
Heel Firmness
4.5
4.7
Heel Firmness
Firmness At 550N
45.2 N/mm
45.4 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
93.2 N/mm
97.6 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
210.0 N/mm
229.1 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
6.3
7.1
Forefoot Firmness
Firmness At 800N
74.1 N/mm
87.7 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
156.1 N/mm
177.8 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
304.4 N/mm
348.2 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
8.8
8.2
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 10km
10.09 J
9.07 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
9.91 J
8.86 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
9.79 J
8.71 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
9.70 J
8.61 J
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