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Heel Stack Height
37.8 mm
Weight
222.0 g (7.83 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.3 mm
Plate
Plastic
Heel Stack Height
46.8 mm
Weight
290.2 g (10.23 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.6 mm
Plate
Plastic
Our Verdict
Saucony Endorphin Speed 6
Brooks Hyperion Max 4
The Saucony Endorphin Speed 6 is better than the Brooks Hyperion Max 4 for faster workouts and racing. It's substantially lighter, returns more energy, and feels more stable, making it a better option when you want to pick up the pace. The Brooks provides much more cushioning and a softer feel, which may appeal to those who prioritize impact protection during long workouts. Both encourage your foot to roll forward, but the Brooks adds considerable bulk and feels less stable.
Variants
- Endorphin Speed 6 (Black/White - (Men - US 9))
- Endorphin Speed 6 (Black/White - (Women - US 7))
- Hyperion Max 4 (Coconut/Raisin/Pink - (Women - US 7))
- Hyperion Max 4 (Grey/Black/Purple Hebe - (Men - US 9))
Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Threshold
Half/Full Marathon Racing
8.0
7.2
Weight
7.4
4.8
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
7.3
8.5
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
7.4
4.8
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Left Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
222.0 g (7.83 oz)
290.2 g (10.23 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
37.8 mm
46.8 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
30.5 mm
38.2 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.3 mm
8.6 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.0 mm
6.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
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Outsole Heel Width
94 mm (3.7")
88 mm (3.5")
Outsole Arch Width
67 mm (2.6")
56 mm (2.2")
Outsole Forefoot Width
113 mm (4.4")
114 mm (4.5")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.48
1.88
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.70
2.98
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
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Internal Length
277 mm (10.9")
276 mm (10.9")
Internal Heel Width
60 mm (2.4")
68 mm (2.7")
Internal Forefoot Width
93 mm (3.7")
87 mm (3.4")
Wide Sizing Available
Yes
No
Forefoot Fit: Width
9.4
9.2
Forefoot Width Photo
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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
3.1 mm (0.123")
-1.5 mm (-0.060")
Toe TTS Deviation
-0.7 mm (-0.026")
-2.3 mm (-0.091")
Forefoot Fit: Height
7.4
5.0
Forefoot Height Photo
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Toe TTS Deviation
-3.1 mm (-0.122")
-5.9 mm (-0.231")
Arch Fit: Width
7.8
6.4
Arch Fit Photo
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Arch Width TTS Deviation
-3.6 mm (-0.141")
-5.3 mm (-0.210")
Length Fit
10
10
Toe Clearance Photo
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Heel Rocker Geometry
8.7
7.4
Heel Rocker Photo
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Heel Spring
37 mm (1.5")
22 mm (0.9")
Heel Apex Position
26.8%
15.0%
Heel Rocker Angle
24.8°
27.1°
Forefoot Rocker Geometry
7.7
7.9
Forefoot Rocker Photo
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Toe Spring
55 mm (2.2")
56 mm (2.2")
Toe Apex Position
66.4%
63.3%
Forefoot Rocker Angle
28.8°
28.1°
Foam
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Secondary Foam Picture
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Primary Foam Name
PWRRUN PBX
DNA GOLD
Primary Foam Type
PEBA
PEBA
Secondary Foam Name
No Secondary Foam
DNA FLASH v2
Secondary Foam Type
No Secondary Foam
EVA
Laces
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Lace Type
Flat
Flat
Width
5.0 mm (0.2")
6.0 mm (0.2")
Thickness
1.8 mm (0.1")
1.7 mm (0.1")
Stretch
15.0%
21.9%
Breathability
9.0
Breathability Video
Upper Breathability
Upper Microscope Photo
Time-To-Dry
8.2
Time-To-Dry Timelapse
Time-To-Dry Graph
Preview Graph
Time To 30% Dry
5.8 hrs
Time To 70% Dry
15.0 hrs
Time To Dry
20.8 hrs
Water Absorption
7.7
Dry Weight Photo
Wet Weight Photo
Water Absorbed
40.8%
Other Features
Other Features Photo
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Tongue Gusset Type
Fully-gusseted
Semi-gusseted
Plate
Plastic
Plastic
Performance
Heel Compression Energy Return
8.3
6.9
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Heel Energy Return
82.9%
75.7%
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
8.6
7.8
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Energy Return
84.7%
79.7%
Heel Cushioning
7.6
8.9
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 550N
3.29 J
4.04 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
9.39 J
11.15 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
16.43 J
19.25 J
Forefoot Cushioning
7.9
9.1
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 800N
4.97 J
5.82 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
8.46 J
10.37 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
12.34 J
15.55 J
Heel Firmness
7.7
6.5
Heel Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
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Firmness At 550N
42.5 N/mm
39.8 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
53.3 N/mm
48.2 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
74.5 N/mm
66.9 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
7.3
5.4
Forefoot Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 800N
52.2 N/mm
48.1 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
69.4 N/mm
61.6 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
97 N/mm
84 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
7.3
8.5
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 10km
7.95 J
9.60 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
7.77 J
9.37 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
7.64 J
9.23 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
7.55 J
9.12 J
Rocker Stiffness
8.0
8.2
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
Preview Graph
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Force To Flatten The Rocker
119 N
128 N
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
8.3
8.1
Forefoot Bending Video
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Energy Return
74.4%
72.5%
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
7.3
7.4
Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
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Forefoot Bending Resistance
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Stiffness
14.3 N/mm
13.8 N/mm
Forefoot Bending Force
269 N
289 N
Heel Compression Depth
6.1
6.7
Heel Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Heel Compression At 550N
13.0 mm
13.8 mm
Heel Compression At 1100N
20.6 mm
22.8 mm
Heel Compression At 1900N
25.5 mm
28.4 mm
Forefoot Compression Depth
6.4
7.2
Forefoot Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Compression At 800N
15.3 mm
16.6 mm
Forefoot Compression At 1300N
18.7 mm
21.1 mm
Forefoot Compression At 2050N
21.1 mm
24.3 mm
Saucony Endorphin Speed 6
Brooks Hyperion Max 4
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