4.5
Overview
Customer Reviews
Great ShoeUsed this shoe for racing right out of the box because it felt great. Worked for me and even felt better than my Hoka Carbon X that I usually race in. The cushion and toe off was exceptional. I'm 72 long time runner, 50 plus years, and triathlete. 5"8', 140. Had a great Race 8:05 pace for 5K.
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Toooo FirmThis shoe is too firm. It also gave me blisters for any run I did over 5-6 miles in the great toe joint area. It feels narrow in the toebox... And I have narrow feet. I had high hopes for this shoe but don't care for it at all.
I Love this shoe!!Brooks has really surprised me with this one, its a gem. Perfect for every type of run, I'm sorry i waited so long to try it! Fits like a glove
Great trainerBeen long distance running for over 15 years ( marathons, triathlons). Much more stacked than the previous version but the fit around midfoot and forefoot works well for me. I’m right between regular and wide width in most shoes. Best for easy long runs. The laces and the tongue is much improved from previous version as well. I think it’s a well constructed shoe with a very versatile geometry to accommodate a wide variety of runners.
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Just the perfect witnessFit is very good. Upper Material used is top class and the laces are locked ones. which gives it a perfect fit along the gusted tongue. It has enough on the midsole which feels soft enough and responsive.
Great shoeGreat shoe, it is supportive, springy and light. Great shoe overall
Slight miss (firm and unstable)This was my first Brooks shoe. I typically enjoy firmer rides but man, this one was just too firm, even for me. The insole is glued but If you gently pull it out and observe it, it's nearly as thin as a piece of paper. Even after 120 miles in this shoe, it felt too firm for the long run (10-12 miles for me).
I switched out the insole to a saucony PWRRUN+ insole; too big for the upper. Tried an old insole from my endorphin speed 3s- seems to fit and offer a tad more protection and softness. Tbh, anything is better than the Brooks insole (or lack-thereof) that comes in this shoe.
The firmness was a downfall but the biggest downfall for me was surprisingly, stability. I noticed after about 50 miles, that the medial side of the shoe was significantly darkened from black pavement compared to the lateral. I filmed myself on a treadmill in multiple planes and noticed pretty severe overpronation, which I have never witnessed on my running films in any other shoe. This was followed by some new calf and thigh pain in the weeks to come after running consistently in the shoe. After I spent a week out of it, the pain left. I returned to the shoe 1-2 weeks later and the pain returned. My theory is this stems from the uneven sidewalls of the shoe. The medial sidewall is linear and slightly lower rising on the foot. The lateral sidewall has some asymmetric wedges that come up a little bit higher. Don't see this on many shoes.
It's not all bad. This has to be one of the best uppers on any shoe I've tried since I started running in 2020, including the best laces you can offer. It also excels at any pace 5k to threshold because of the aggressive toe spring and firmness. The PEBAX plate is stiff; stiffer than nylon plates but less stiff than carbon plates. I do feel like this is probably a decent half marathon shoe for some but for the price, there are better options.
Bottomline, Brooks has come a long way with foams but they still have some kinks to work through. They can make a great upper and a great outsole, but it's the part between that they have yet to really get down. Once they do, I am sure they were be a heavy hitter in the market.
Hyperion max 3 looks promising. Hope they have an insole on that one.
Will Go the DistanceThe fit is true to size. Super comfortable upper. The color way is great! The foam needs to be broken in. Somewhere around 50 miles these really started to work for me. Trained in and ran a brutal half in them. The Hot Springs Run Festival Summit 2 Summit half makes you work. This shoe held up to every aspect of that race. Climbed the hills, great protection coming down, and they helped me achieve my race goals. They have never bottomed out. Great speed. If the foam had a little more energy return it would be the most amazing shoe. I’m looking forward to the 3’s coming out in July.
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Nice upgrade to Hyperion maxGreat long run shoe
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Fantastic ShoeThis is my second pair of Hyperion Max 2 (I'm still using my first pair as well after 300 miles). I have used these for marathon training. This includes tempo work and long runs. These shoes are incredibly comfortable and responsive. Highly recommended.
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