Brooks

Hyperion Elite 4

Hyperion Elite 4
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Above average (89/100)

Shoe details

Weight
7.8 oz
Release
2023 Q4
MSRP
$250

Ratings & Reviews

Above average (89/100)

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and 3 runner ratings.
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This score rates better than 82% of shoes.

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Overall

Above average (89/100)

Overall ranking

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Above average (89/100)

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Ranks above 82% of shoes

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Cushioning

Above average (88/100)

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Above average (88/100)

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Value

Above average (84/100)

Value ranking

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Above average (84/100)

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Ranks above 69% of shoes

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Durability

Above average (82/100)

Durability ranking

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Above average (82/100)

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Ranks above 64% of shoes

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Comfort

Good (79/100)

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Good (79/100)

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Ranks above 59% of shoes

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Appearance

Good (80/100)

Appearance ranking

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Good (80/100)

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Ranks above 57% of shoes

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All Running Shoes

Better than 82% of 2,526 running shoes ranked.

Above average (89/100)

Supershoes

Better than 58% of 89 supershoes ranked.

58%

Brooks

Better than 62% of 220 Brooks shoes ranked.

62%

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Newest
Best overall / Best comfort / Best cushioning
Shoe properties
Type
Supershoe
Supershoe
Supershoe
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
7.8 oz M
Stack
Drop
7mm
Release
2023 Q4
2025 Newest
2024 Q2
MSRP
$250
$200 Lower MSRP
Best price
$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Very good (82%)
Above average (65%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Average (59%)
Average (61%)
Exceptional (99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Very good (80%)
Above average (69%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Above average (64%)
Good (79%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Average (57%)
Average (40%)
Excellent (96%) Best appearance
Value
Above average (69%)
Good (71%)
Very good (86%) Best value
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Reader Ratings

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Super fast shoe

Anonymous runner · Nov 13, 2024

5/5

Overall

Fast shoe very comfortable love it

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

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Anonymous runner · Jun 30, 2024

5/5

Overall

Very responsive shoes, light weight, nice design.

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