Products
Tested using Methodology v0.15
Updated Jul 29, 2026 04:00 PM
SEE PRICE
Saucony
Tested using Methodology v0.15
Updated Aug 12, 2026 06:04 PM
SEE PRICE
Adidas.com
Heel Stack Height
45.8 mm
Weight
277.4 g (9.79 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.3 mm
Plate
None
Heel Stack Height
43.3 mm
Weight
245.5 g (8.66 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.5 mm
Plate
None
Our Verdict
Saucony Paramount Max
adidas Hyperboost Edge
The Saucony Paramount Max and adidas Hyperboost Edge provide similarly outstanding cushioning for daily training and long runs. The adidas is much lighter, though, with a smoother ride that suits progressive efforts better. The Saucony offers significantly more energy underfoot, however, and the most bounce, while its assistive heel rocker makes it the better choice for heel strikers.
Variants
- Paramount Max (Black/Shadow - (Men - US 9))
- Paramount Max (Black/Shadow - (Women - US 7))
- Hyperboost Edge (Cloud White/Pure Ruby/Zero Metalic - (Men - US 9))
- Hyperboost Edge (Cloud White/Pure Ruby/Zero Metalic - (Women - US 7))
Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Threshold
Half/Full Marathon Racing
7.6
7.9
Weight
5.3
6.6
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
5.3
6.6
Right Shoe Weight Photo
Compare High-Res
Compare High-Res
Left Shoe Weight Photo
Compare High-Res
Compare High-Res
Weight
277.4 g (9.79 oz)
245.5 g (8.66 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
Compare High-Res
Compare High-Res
Heel Stack Height
45.8 mm
43.3 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
37.5 mm
35.8 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.3 mm
7.5 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
6.0 mm
6.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
Preview 3D
Preview 3D
Outsole Heel Width
105 mm (4.1")
93 mm (3.7")
Outsole Arch Width
85 mm (3.3")
75 mm (3.0")
Outsole Forefoot Width
130 mm (5.1")
117 mm (4.6")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.29
2.15
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.47
3.27
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
Preview 3D
Preview 3D
Internal Length
279 mm (11.0")
280 mm (11.0")
Internal Heel Width
65 mm (2.6")
62 mm (2.4")
Internal Forefoot Width
94 mm (3.7")
98 mm (3.9")
Wide Sizing Available
No
No
Forefoot Fit: Width
9.1
8.4
Forefoot Width Photo
Compare High-Res
Compare High-Res
Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
2.3 mm (0.091")
5.5 mm (0.218")
Toe TTS Deviation
-2.5 mm (-0.099")
4.0 mm (0.157")
Forefoot Fit: Height
5.0
5.9
Forefoot Height Photo
Compare High-Res
Compare High-Res
Toe TTS Deviation
-5.9 mm (-0.233")
-4.9 mm (-0.191")
Arch Fit: Width
9.2
7.9
Arch Fit Photo
Compare High-Res
Compare High-Res
Arch Width TTS Deviation
-1.6 mm (-0.062")
-3.4 mm (-0.134")
Length Fit
10
10
Toe Clearance Photo
Compare High-Res
Compare High-Res
Heel Rocker Geometry
8.6
6.4
Heel Rocker Photo
Compare High-Res
Compare High-Res
Heel Spring
34 mm (1.3")
19 mm (0.7")
Heel Apex Position
22.0%
24.6%
Heel Rocker Angle
26.9°
14.2°
Forefoot Rocker Geometry
7.2
7.3
Forefoot Rocker Photo
Compare High-Res
Compare High-Res
Toe Spring
51 mm (2.0")
51 mm (2.0")
Toe Apex Position
67.2%
65.6%
Forefoot Rocker Angle
27.0°
25.9°
Foam
Primary Foam Picture
Compare High-Res
Compare High-Res
Secondary Foam Picture
Compare High-Res
Compare High-Res
Primary Foam Name
IncrediRUN
Hyperboost Pro
Primary Foam Type
TPEE
PEBA
Secondary Foam Name
N/A
N/A
Secondary Foam Type
N/A
N/A
Laces
Laces Picture
Compare High-Res
Compare High-Res
Lace Type
Flat
Flat
Width
6.0 mm (0.2")
6.0 mm (0.2")
Thickness
1.8 mm (0.1")
1.5 mm (0.1")
Stretch
16.5%
10.0%
Other Features
Other Features Photo
Compare High-Res
Compare High-Res
Tongue Gusset Type
Semi-gusseted
Semi-gusseted
Plate
None
None
Performance
Heel Compression Energy Return
8.3
8.0
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Heel Energy Return
82.4%
80.8%
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
8.9
8.2
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Energy Return
87.1%
81.8%
Heel Cushioning
9.3
9.0
Heel Cushioning Picture
Compare High-Res
Compare High-Res
Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 550N
4.64 J
3.80 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
11.81 J
11.81 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
19.75 J
21.06 J
Forefoot Cushioning
9.4
9.5
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
Compare High-Res
Compare High-Res
Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 800N
6.57 J
6.23 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
11.04 J
11.66 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
15.79 J
17.70 J
Heel Firmness
4.7
6.1
Heel Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 550N
31.0 N/mm
40.6 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
41.0 N/mm
46.5 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
58.8 N/mm
63.3 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
3.9
4.4
Forefoot Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 800N
40.3 N/mm
44.8 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
53.6 N/mm
56.2 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
75 N/mm
76 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
9.1
9.2
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 10km
10.65 J
10.96 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
10.51 J
10.66 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
10.43 J
10.46 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
10.35 J
10.31 J
Rocker Stiffness
7.1
7.9
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Force To Flatten The Rocker
88 N
114 N
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
8.7
8.2
Forefoot Bending Video
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
77.6%
73.6%
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
6.2
7.6
Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
Compare High-Res
Compare High-Res
Forefoot Bending Resistance
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
11.8 N/mm
16.2 N/mm
Forefoot Bending Force
210 N
287 N
Heel Compression Depth
8.0
6.9
Heel Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Heel Compression At 550N
17.7 mm
13.6 mm
Heel Compression At 1100N
26.8 mm
23.6 mm
Heel Compression At 1900N
32.3 mm
30.0 mm
Forefoot Compression Depth
8.2
7.7
Forefoot Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Compression At 800N
19.8 mm
17.8 mm
Forefoot Compression At 1300N
24.2 mm
23.1 mm
Forefoot Compression At 2050N
27.2 mm
26.9 mm
To access
Become a member
unlimited full product reviews,
product prices, and
other exclusive site features
Saucony Paramount Max
adidas Hyperboost Edge
Comments
Saucony Paramount Max vs adidas Hyperboost Edge: Main Discussion
What do you think of these products? Let us know below.
Looking for a personalized buying advice from the RTINGS.com experts? Members have direct access to buying advice on our member forum.