Brooks Hyperion Tempo

Neutral · Road · 8 oz · 8mm drop · 31/23mm stack

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock.

How it ranks

The Brooks Hyperion Tempo rates in the 99th percentile overall among racing shoes. Its strongest dimension is value (98th percentile); its weakest is cushioning (61st). Of 12 runners who came to it from another shoe, 9 preferred it to what they ran before.

Based on 20 runner reviews.

Brooks Hyperion Tempo

/ 5

Exceptional

Overall rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Exceptional (99/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 99% of shoes

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99/100
Overall

Overall rating

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Better Shoes Rating

Exceptional (99/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 99% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

99
Value

Value rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Exceptional (97/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 97% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

97
Durability

Durability rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Exceptional (97/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 96% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

97
Appearance

Appearance rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Exceptional (97/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 96% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

97
Comfort

Comfort rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Excellent (95/100)

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Scores better than 94% of shoes

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95
Cushioning

Cushioning rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Good (77/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 61% of shoes

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77

What runners say

“The shoe is very light weight making it easy for runners to have a faster turnover of their stride.”
5/5 Full review
“The cushioning is just right to save the legs from pounding running on pavement without being mushy.”
Karl Sproll 5/5 Full review
“200 miles on my pair with little signs of wear.”
Runsplit 5/5 Full review
“It doesn't suck the energy out of my stride like other soft shoes - gives a good amount back.”
4/5 Full review
“Consistently get 500+ miles out of each pair.”
slowHSrunner 5/5 Full review
“I can feel a nice energy return with each stride.”
5/5 Full review
“The stability that these provide for its weight class is top notch.”
Runsplit 5/5 Full review
“The sole is a great combination of cushioned and responsive.”
Laurence Chandy 5/5 Full review
“The cushion is fairly minimal on this shoe, and provides a great feel for the ground under your feet.”
4/5 Full review
“The sole is a lot thinner making it wear out faster.”
5/5 Full review

Prefer this shoe over another

60% 9/15

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Most reviewers like this shoe more than their last shoe.

Reader Ratings

38 reader ratings
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Reader review

Anonymous runner · Jun 8, 2023

4/5

Overall

Comfort
3/5
Cushioning
3/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5

Well crafted shoe with responsive sole

Laurence Chandy · Jun 5, 2023

5/5

Overall

After years running with the Asics DS-Trainer series, I switched to the Brooks Hyperion and have been really impressed. The sole is a great combination of cushioned and responsive. The upper is so comfortable that these have additionally become my go-to shoes for running errands around the city and taking my dog for a walk. It's a diverse shoe too as I feel equally comfortable running 20 mile long runs in these as running short repetitions.  

Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5

Weird fit but feels good at speed

Anonymous runner · Jun 3, 2023

4/5

Overall

I have a narrowish foot and these feel good in places and way too wide in others. Not a shoe that works well for me at easy run pace, but feels great at 10k pace or faster. Not too soft, not too firm. Very light - can be a racing shoe. 

Comfort
3/5
Cushioning
3/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
2/5
Value
3/5

Good All-Around Shoe

slowHSrunner · May 31, 2023

5/5

Overall

I first wore this running shoe a couple of years ago and I don't envision myself using any other shoe as a result. It's good for everything - aerobic/easy runs, tempos, track workouts, etc. Good cushioning and durability. Consistently get 500+ miles out of each pair.

Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5

Great Workhorse Lightweight Trainer

Runsplit · Apr 10, 2020

5/5

Overall

I really have been loving the Brooks Hyperion Tempo and have 200 miles on my pair with little signs of wear with most of my miles coming on dirt roads. Does not seem to get a ton of press but they are incredible for me. They tested them against the Pegasus Turbo and for me I prefer them as they have 2mm more cushion in the front and same at the back with the same weight and a wider midfoot. Also a little firmer the Turbo which I prefer. Great rubber and lots of durability also look great IMO. The stability that these provide for its weight class is top notch and I like the firmer ride as my ankles feel much more in control. With this shoe I feel like I am in control unlike some of the higher stack soft trainers out now like the FuelCell TC or Endorphin Speed.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5

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Shoe properties
Type
Racing
Racing
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
8 oz M Lightest
9.4 oz M
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Stack
31/23mm
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Drop
8mm
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7mm
Release
2020 Q1
2024 Q3 Newest
2024 Q2
MSRP
$150
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$200
Best price
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$189.99
$149.99 Lowest price
Ratings
Overall
Exceptional (99%)
Exceptional (98%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Excellent (94%)
Exceptional (98%)
Exceptional (99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Above average (61%)
Exceptional (97%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Excellent (96%)
Very good (84%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Excellent (96%)
Very good (81%)
Exceptional (97%) Best appearance
Value
Exceptional (98%) Best value
Good (71%)
Very good (87%)
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