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Brooks Hyperion MAX

Brooks Hyperion MAX. 32.4mm stack, 213g. Retailer specs verified on Running Warehouse.

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Soft trailsLong ultrasDaily training

PR Run scores

Grip3/5
Cushion4/5
Protection2/5
Durability3/5
Versatility3/5

PR Run derived fit scores

73Great

100-miler readiness

Will this shoe survive a hundred-mile night? 32.4 mm stack, cushion 4/5

49Passable

Descent tolerance

Does it save your toenails on long descents? 24.2 mm forefoot stack

63Solid

Swelling room

Room to grow when your feet swell? 32.4 mm heel stack

85Elite

Grit resistance

Does dust stay outside the shoe? 5 BR breathability

24Weak

Hot-day comfort

How well does it breathe in heat? 5 BR / ?% drying

61Solid

Achilles-friendly

Kind to a cranky achilles? 8.2 mm drop, heel counter 3/5

Full specs

Drop

8.2 mm

Heel stack

32.4 mm

Forefoot stack

24.2 mm

Weight

286 g

Plate

No

Waterproof

No

Lab measurements

MeasurementValue
Traction (CoF)0.35
Breathability5 BR
Flexibility13.5 N
Heel counter3/5
Energy return50.7 %
Shock absorption132 SA
Outsole thickness3.0 mm
Tongue padding5.4 mm
Insole removableYes
Insole thickness2.6 mm
Reflective elementsYes

Lab numbers from RunRepeat. Sources.

Fit intelligence

True to size.

Fit numbers from the lab. Swell guidance: foot care.

Questions before you race

Is the Brooks Hyperion MAX good for 100-mile races?

Great. 32.4 mm stack, cushion 4/5. 100-miler readiness score 73/100.

Does the Brooks Hyperion MAX fit wide feet?

Toebox width has not been measured in the lab yet.

What is the drop on the Brooks Hyperion MAX?

8.2 mm, with a 32.4 mm heel stack and 24.2 mm forefoot.

Is the Brooks Hyperion MAX good on wet rock?

Traction coefficient of friction on wet lab surface: 0.35. Marginal grip on wet rock.

Manufacturer specs · Retailer listing

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Specs: manufacturer. Verified Sep 4, 2026.

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