Brooks
Brooks Hyperion 3
Brooks Hyperion 3. 36.5mm stack, 244g. Retailer specs verified on Running Warehouse.
PR Run scores
PR Run derived fit scores
100-miler readiness
Will this shoe survive a hundred-mile night? 36.5 mm stack, cushion 5/5
Descent tolerance
Does it save your toenails on long descents? 25.2 mm forefoot, heel counter 4/5
Swelling room
Room to grow when your feet swell? 24.7 mm toebox height
Grit resistance
Does dust stay outside the shoe? 5 BR breathability
Hot-day comfort
How well does it breathe in heat? 5 BR / ?% drying
Achilles-friendly
Kind to a cranky achilles? 11.3 mm drop, heel counter 4/5
Full specs
Drop
11.3 mm
Heel stack
36.5 mm
Forefoot stack
25.2 mm
Weight
244 g
Plate
No
Waterproof
No
Lab measurements
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Traction (CoF) | 0.46 |
| Breathability | 5 BR |
| Flexibility | 15.8 N |
| Torsional rigidity | 13.40 Nm |
| Heel counter | 4/5 |
| Energy return | 56.0 % |
| Shock absorption | 130 SA |
| Midsole softness | 34.9 HA |
| Outsole thickness | 2.4 mm |
| Tongue padding | 3.1 mm |
| Insole removable | Yes |
| Insole thickness | 4.8 mm |
| Reflective elements | Yes |
Fit intelligence
Toebox width
Narrow toebox (72.1 mm vs 96 mm median)
Toebox height
Category-average height (24.7 mm vs 25 mm median)
Runs small. Consider a half size up.
Fit numbers from the lab. Swell guidance: foot care.
Questions before you race
Is the Brooks Hyperion 3 good for 100-mile races?
Great. 36.5 mm stack, cushion 5/5. 100-miler readiness score 79/100.
Does the Brooks Hyperion 3 fit wide feet?
No. Toebox is 72.1 mm which is narrow. Look elsewhere if you need width.
What is the drop on the Brooks Hyperion 3?
11.3 mm, with a 36.5 mm heel stack and 25.2 mm forefoot.
Is the Brooks Hyperion 3 good on wet rock?
Traction coefficient of friction on wet lab surface: 0.46. Solid grip on wet rock.
Manufacturer specs · Retailer listing
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swellingRoom: 100/100 (Elite)
descentTolerance: 82/100 (Elite)
gritIngressRisk: 75/100 (Great)
hotFootScore: 24/100 (Weak)
achillesFriendlyScore: 38/100 (Passable)
hundredMilerReadiness: 79/100 (Great)