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Heel Stack Height
40.2 mm
Weight
213.2 g (7.52 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.0 mm
Plate
Carbon Fiber
Heel Stack Height
40.5 mm
Weight
191.7 g (6.76 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.8 mm
Plate
Carbon Fiber
Our Verdict
Saucony Endorphin Elite 3
Brooks Hyperion Elite 6
The Brooks Hyperion Elite 6 is a better all-round racer than the Saucony Endorphin Elite 3. They’re both great options for half and full marathons, but the Brooks edges it for shorter races thanks to its lighter build and superb energy return, which make holding race pace easier when you’re chasing a PB. The Saucony is much more stable and has a softer, bouncier ride, however, so will suits runners who prefer a more reliable platform and squishier ride.
Variants
- Endorphin Elite 3 (White/Black - (Women - US 7))
- Endorphin Elite 3 (White/Multi - (Men - US 9))
- Hyperion Elite 6 (Tigerlily/Red/White - (Men - US 9))
- Hyperion Elite 6 (Vaporous Grey/Yellow/Black - (Men - US 9))
Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Threshold
Half/Full Marathon Racing
8.3
8.3
Weight
7.7
8.4
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
7.7
8.4
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
213.2 g (7.52 oz)
191.7 g (6.76 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
40.2 mm
40.5 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
32.2 mm
31.7 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.0 mm
8.8 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.0 mm
7.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
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Outsole Heel Width
95 mm (3.8")
84 mm (3.3")
Outsole Arch Width
74 mm (2.9")
67 mm (2.6")
Outsole Forefoot Width
116 mm (4.6")
109 mm (4.3")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.36
2.07
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.60
3.44
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
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Internal Length
278 mm (10.9")
275 mm (10.8")
Internal Heel Width
57 mm (2.2")
68 mm (2.7")
Internal Forefoot Width
89 mm (3.5")
89 mm (3.5")
Wide Sizing Available
No
No
Forefoot Fit: Width
9.7
9.2
Forefoot Width Photo
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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
1.8 mm (0.071")
3.4 mm (0.133")
Toe TTS Deviation
1.9 mm (0.074")
-1.2 mm (-0.045")
Forefoot Fit: Height
6.7
6.2
Forefoot Height Photo
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Toe TTS Deviation
-4.0 mm (-0.157")
-4.5 mm (-0.178")
Arch Fit: Width
8.4
8.3
Arch Fit Photo
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Arch Width TTS Deviation
-2.8 mm (-0.109")
-2.9 mm (-0.115")
Length Fit
7.0
10
Toe Clearance Photo
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Heel Rocker Geometry
8.3
7.7
Heel Rocker Photo
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Heel Spring
28 mm (1.1")
22 mm (0.9")
Heel Apex Position
20.0%
16.7%
Heel Rocker Angle
26.2°
25.6°
Forefoot Rocker Geometry
8.2
8.3
Forefoot Rocker Photo
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Toe Spring
60 mm (2.4")
60 mm (2.4")
Toe Apex Position
66.7%
56.5%
Forefoot Rocker Angle
32.3°
26.6°
Foam
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Secondary Foam Picture
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Primary Foam Name
IncrediRUN
DNA GOLD
Primary Foam Type
TPEE
PEBA
Secondary Foam Name
No Secondary Foam
No Secondary Foam
Secondary Foam Type
No Secondary Foam
No Secondary Foam
Laces
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Lace Type
Flat
Sawtooth
Width
6.0 mm (0.2")
5.0 mm (0.2")
Thickness
2.1 mm (0.1")
1.3 mm (0.1")
Stretch
10.0%
5.0%
Other Features
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Tongue Gusset Type
Semi-gusseted
Non-gusseted
Plate
Carbon Fiber
Carbon Fiber
Performance
Heel Compression Energy Return
8.9
9.2
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Heel Energy Return
87.4%
89.9%
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
8.9
9.1
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Energy Return
87.4%
88.4%
Heel Cushioning
8.5
8.4
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 550N
4.57 J
4.46 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
10.32 J
10.12 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
16.50 J
16.25 J
Forefoot Cushioning
8.2
8.5
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 800N
5.50 J
5.52 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
8.92 J
9.24 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
12.56 J
13.34 J
Heel Firmness
5.2
5.4
Heel Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
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Firmness At 550N
30.6 N/mm
31.0 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
43.4 N/mm
44.1 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
64.2 N/mm
65.1 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
5.1
5.6
Forefoot Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 800N
44.5 N/mm
47.2 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
60.9 N/mm
63.1 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
87 N/mm
89 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
8.1
7.6
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 10km
8.79 J
8.32 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
8.73 J
8.16 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
8.68 J
8.06 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
8.65 J
7.97 J
Rocker Stiffness
8.1
8.0
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
Preview Graph
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Force To Flatten The Rocker
123 N
118 N
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
9.1
9.0
Forefoot Bending Video
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Energy Return
83.0%
81.6%
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
7.9
8.0
Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
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Forefoot Bending Resistance
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Stiffness
22.6 N/mm
19.8 N/mm
Forefoot Bending Force
263 N
307 N
Heel Compression Depth
7.7
7.6
Heel Compression Graph
Preview Graph
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Heel Compression At 550N
18.0 mm
17.7 mm
Heel Compression At 1100N
25.3 mm
24.9 mm
Heel Compression At 1900N
29.6 mm
29.2 mm
Forefoot Compression Depth
7.3
7.0
Forefoot Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Compression At 800N
18.0 mm
17.0 mm
Forefoot Compression At 1300N
21.3 mm
20.6 mm
Forefoot Compression At 2050N
23.6 mm
23.1 mm
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