Brooks Hyperion Elite 4

Brooks

Brooks Hyperion Elite 4

RoadRacingActive
75

$250

MSRP

Weight220g
Drop8mm
Stack40mm / 32mm

Key Specs

Weight220g
Drop8mm
Stack Height40mm / 32mm
Cushioning6/10
Responsiveness8/10
Flexibility3/10

Performance Radar

Performance

Pace Range2:50/km4:30/km
Ideal Distances
10khalf_marathonmarathon
Terrain
Road
Energy Return7%
Lifespan200 km
Ride Feel
SnappyFirm

Construction

Midsole FoamDNA Flash v2
PlateSpeedVault+ carbon plate (carbon)
Upper Materialengineered_knit
Outsole RubberGreen rubber
Lacing SystemTraditional

Fit & Feel

PronationNeutral
Width OptionsD
Arch TypeNeutral
SizingTrue To Size
Toe BoxNarrow
Heel CounterNone

Expert Reviews

RunRepeat

75

Impressive upgrades in upper, outsole and carbon plate but supercritical EVA midsole still falls short on energy return.

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Runner Sentiment

What runners love

Innovative carbon plate design
Good upper fit
Stable platform

Common concerns

Not as bouncy as Nike/ASICS racers
Heavy for a super shoe
Expensive

Best For

Ideal for

Marathon racing for Brooks loyalistsHalf marathon racingThose wanting stable race platform

Not ideal for

Those wanting maximum energy returnBudget racersDaily training

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