Good shoe
5/5
Overall
Great for long runs
Anonymous runner · Dec 4, 2024
44 mpw training for middle distance came from the Brooks Hyperion Max
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 3/5
- Appearance
- 3/5
- Value
- 5/5
Brooks Hyperion Max 2
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 8.6 oz · 30/24mm stack · 6mm drop
Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The Brooks Hyperion Max 3 replaced it
How it ranks
The Brooks Hyperion Max 2’s rating is an early estimate. We’ve collected 6 runner reviews so far, with product line history and external ratings also informing the score.
Good
Confidence
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Confidence
73 Moderate
External retailer ratings
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- Our ratings
- External ratings
What runners say
“Lightweight and easy to fit orthopedic insoles into”
“Very versatile—can be used from easy effort up to tempo”
“Provides plenty of cushion making it very comfortable to run in”
“Can pick up tempo quite nicely”
“Thick rubber bottoms making it highly durable”
“The heel is fast and the fit is snug”
Where to buy
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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
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.
Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale
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Better Shoes Rating
Better Shoes Rating of prior versions of the Brooks Hyperion Max
Each dot is one version of the Hyperion Max, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.
Release year
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2026 · 1 review
84 Good
54 Confidence
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2025 · 2 reviews
90 Very good
62 Confidence
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Hyperion Max 2 This shoe
2024 · 6 reviews
88 Good
73 Confidence
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2023 · 24 reviews
92 Very good
91 Confidence
Specs & fit
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
- Weight
- 8.6 oz
- Men's / women's
- Men's 9.1 oz · Women's 8.1 oz
- Release
- 2024 Q2
- Stack
- 30/24mm
- Drop
- 6mm
Runner reviews
Brooks Hyperion Max
4/5
Overall
Decent for easy runs and can pick up tempo quite nicely. Very versatile in the sense that it can be used from easy effort up to temp with easy. The heel is fast and the fit is snug. If u r looking for a shoe to do everything (perhaps not best for racing) this is a decent option
Anonymous runner · Jul 27, 2024
40 mpw training for 5K and 10K
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 3/5
- Durability
- 3/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 5/5
Comfortable shoe
5/5
Overall
I have been wearing brooks for many years. they work great for me
Anonymous runner · Jun 22, 2024
came from the New Balance Fresh Foam X 860 v14
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
Brooks Hyperion Max 2 review from a distance runner
5/5
Overall
The Brooks Hyperion Max 2 is a great all around shoe that provides plenty of cushion making it very comfortable to run in. It has thick rubber bottoms making it highly durable. They are lightweight and are easy to fit my orthopedic insoles into. They are my favorite running shoe.
Anonymous runner · Jun 21, 2024
85 mpw training for middle distance came from the New Balance Fresh Foam Arishi v4
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 5/5
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