Brooks
Brooks Hyperion MAX 3
Brooks Hyperion MAX 3. 45.6mm stack, 283g. 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? 45.6 mm stack, cushion 5/5
Descent tolerance
Does it save your toenails on long descents? 35 mm forefoot, heel counter 3/5
Swelling room
Room to grow when your feet swell? 25.0 mm toebox height
Grit resistance
Does dust stay outside the shoe? 4 BR breathability
Hot-day comfort
How well does it breathe in heat? 4 BR / ?% drying
Achilles-friendly
Kind to a cranky achilles? 10.6 mm drop, heel counter 3/5
Full specs
Drop
10.6 mm
Heel stack
45.6 mm
Forefoot stack
35 mm
Weight
283 g
Plate
No
Waterproof
No
Lab measurements
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Traction (CoF) | 0.51 |
| Breathability | 4 BR |
| Flexibility | 17.0 N |
| Torsional rigidity | 21.40 Nm |
| Heel counter | 3/5 |
| Energy return | 63.9 % |
| Shock absorption | 151 SA |
| Midsole softness | 25.7 HA |
| Outsole thickness | 2.8 mm |
| Tongue padding | 1.8 mm |
| Insole removable | Yes |
| Insole thickness | 2.8 mm |
| Reflective elements | Yes |
Fit intelligence
Toebox width
Narrow toebox (72.6 mm vs 96 mm median)
Toebox height
Category-average height (25.0 mm vs 25 mm median)
True to size.
Fit numbers from the lab. Swell guidance: foot care.
Questions before you race
Is the Brooks Hyperion MAX 3 good for 100-mile races?
Great. 45.6 mm stack, cushion 5/5. 100-miler readiness score 79/100.
Does the Brooks Hyperion MAX 3 fit wide feet?
No. Toebox is 72.6 mm which is narrow. Look elsewhere if you need width.
What is the drop on the Brooks Hyperion MAX 3?
10.6 mm, with a 45.6 mm heel stack and 35 mm forefoot.
Is the Brooks Hyperion MAX 3 good on wet rock?
Traction coefficient of friction on wet lab surface: 0.51. Solid grip on wet rock.
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swellingRoom: 100/100 (Elite)
descentTolerance: 100/100 (Elite)
gritIngressRisk: 71/100 (Great)
hotFootScore: 23/100 (Weak)
achillesFriendlyScore: 49/100 (Passable)
hundredMilerReadiness: 79/100 (Great)