Brooks Hyperion Max
Every version of the Hyperion Max we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.
The score is the median Better Shoes Rating of the line's shoes, out of 100. The average product line scores 76, and the Hyperion Max scores above 95% of the lines we track.
Brooks Hyperion Max vs. Other Shoes
Each dot is one rated shoe: the Hyperion Max in gold, all other shoes in gray.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the Hyperion Max, placed by its rating and release year.
Release year
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| Version | Released | Weight | Stack | Score | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| Brooks Hyperion Max 4 In stock | 2026 | — | — | 90 | -4 | — | $200 MSRP |
| Brooks Hyperion Max 3 In stock | 2025 | — | — | 93 | -4 | — | $200 MSRP |
| Brooks Hyperion Max 2 | 2024 | 8.6 oz | — | 97 | 0 | 4 | — |
| Brooks Hyperion Max | 2023 | 7.8 oz | 46/38mm · 8mm drop | 98 | — | 16 | $200 MSRP |
4 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
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Brooks
Hyperion Max 490 Good Good · Confidence 35/100
v4 (2026) · Speed / workouts · Neutral
The three Hyperion Max versions before it score 98, 97 and 94.
Overall90Confidence35Pros
The three Hyperion Max versions before it score 98, 97 and 94.
Cons
It lists at $200, above the $180 median for shoes built for speed.
Scores in the Hyperion Max line have fallen with each version, from 98 to 94.
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Brooks
Hyperion Max 393 Excellent Excellent · 2 reviews · Confidence 75/100
v3 (2025) · Speed / workouts · Neutral
One of two reviewers so far calls it fun and fast, suited to easy runs through workouts.
Durability 83$109 $200 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:33 AM UTCOverall93Cushioning86Value86Durability83Comfort79Appearance77Confidence75Buy it now
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Pros
One of two reviewers so far calls it fun and fast, suited to easy runs through workouts.
Both reviewers so far rate it 5 out of 5 overall.
The two Hyperion Max versions before it score 98 and 97.
Cons
Cushioning and durability draw the lowest ratings of the two reviews so far, both at 4.0 out of 5.
It lists at $200, above the $180 median for shoes built for speed.
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Brooks
Hyperion Max 297 Exceptional Exceptional · 6 reviews · Confidence 86/100
v2 (2024) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.6 oz
One of six reviewers so far uses it from easy effort up to tempo and calls it versatile.
Durability 88Overall97Value96Cushioning94Durability88Appearance78Comfort74Confidence86Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
One of six reviewers so far uses it from easy effort up to tempo and calls it versatile.
At 9.1 oz, two reviewers praise the cushioning, one of them on long runs.
All six reviewers so far rate value 5 out of 5.
Cons
Durability averages 4.2 out of 5, the weakest dimension across the six reviews so far.
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Brooks
Hyperion Max98 Exceptional Exceptional · 24 reviews · Confidence 93/100
v1 (2023) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.8 oz · 8mm drop · 46mm stack
Reviewers say it feels fast and responsive when picking up pace.
Durability 89MSRP $200
Overall98Durability89Appearance84Cushioning83Value79Comfort74Confidence93Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Reviewers say it feels fast and responsive when picking up pace.
It carries a 46mm heel stack at 8.9 oz, and reviewers repeatedly call it light.
Three reviewers note it does this without a carbon plate.
Cons
One reviewer says side-to-side stability is lacking on a 46mm heel stack and it is easy to roll an ankle.
One reviewer finds no support in it and has throbbing feet afterwards.
It lists at $200, above the $150 median for daily trainers on sale, and value is the lowest-rated dimension at 4.0 out of 5.
