Brooks Hyperion Tempo

Name: Brooks Hyperion Tempo
Brand: Brooks
Rating: 4.7 (20 reviews)

Racing shoe · Neutral · Road · 7.2 oz · 31/23mm stack · 8mm drop

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock.

How it ranks

The Brooks Hyperion Tempo is one of the strongest racing shoes in our data. Value and looks are its strongest sub-ratings. Cushioning scores well below its other sub-ratings. The rating is based on 38 runner reviews.

Very good

Overall

Very good 91

Value

Exceptional 97

Appearance

Excellent 94

Durability

Very good 90

Comfort

Good 89

Cushioning

Below average 69

Confidence

How settled the rating is against every other rated shoe. A shoe can rate high on confidence with relatively few reviews of its own when its product line has a long record and external ratings from retailer sites agree. Confidence is low when we have few ratings or when runners disagree.

Confidence

94 High

High 94

External retailer ratings

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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 20 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v3

“The cushioning is just right to save the legs from pounding running on pavement without being mushy.”

5/5 Full review training for 5K and 10K came from the Saucony Kinvara 14

“200 miles on my pair with little signs of wear.”

5/5 Full review 50 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Zoom Pegasus Turbo 2

“It doesn't suck the energy out of my stride like other soft shoes - gives a good amount back.”

4/5 Full review 12 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the HOKA Carbon X 2

“Consistently get 500+ miles out of each pair.”

5/5 Full review 55 mpw training for 5K and 10K

“I can feel a nice energy return with each stride.”

5/5 Full review 24 mpw training for a half marathon came from the ASICS GEL-Pulse 15

“The stability that these provide for its weight class is top notch.”

5/5 Full review 50 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Zoom Pegasus Turbo 2

“The sole is a great combination of cushioned and responsive.”

5/5 Full review 45 mpw training for a half marathon came from the ASICS GEL-DS Trainer 24

“The cushion is fairly minimal on this shoe, and provides a great feel for the ground under your feet.”

4/5 Full review 40 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Brooks Ghost 14

“The sole is a lot thinner making it wear out faster.”

5/5 Full review 20 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v3

“Just the right amount of cushioning for tempos and speed work.”

5/5 Full review 20 mpw training for a half marathon came from the HOKA Challenger ATR 6

“The cushion seems to have lost a bit of its energy return after about 100 miles.”

4/5 Full review 12 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the HOKA Carbon X 2

“I got about 250 miles out of these before they began to wear down.”

4/5 Full review 40 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Brooks Ghost 14

“The laces, which feel a little thin and too stretchy.”

5/5 Full review 20 mpw training for a half marathon came from the HOKA Challenger ATR 6

“This is a light weight shoe with limited cushion.”

4/5 Full review training for 5K and 10K came from the Mizuno Wave Rider 28

“If you are doing more than 50 mile weeks I would consider a shoe with a little more cushion.”

4/5 Full review 40 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Brooks Ghost 14

“Way too wide in others.”

4/5 Full review 30 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the adidas adizero Boston 8

Prefer this shoe over another

60% 9/15

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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.

Pros

At 8 oz in the men's build and 6.3 oz in the women's, and reviewers find it quick for intervals.
Reviewers use it for tempos, track work and long runs alike.
Reviewers describe a responsive ride and a comfortable stretch-mesh upper.

Cons

Cushioning is the weakest dimension at 4.0 out of 5, and four runners find it thin for high-mileage easy days.
Reported outsole life varies widely, from about 250 miles to 500.

Hyperion Tempo rates 91. This shoe has high confidence. See how we rate shoes.

Runner Ratings

38 ratings

5/5 27

4/5 11

3/5 0

2/5 0

1/5 0

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Specs & fit

Sizing and ride details at a glance.

Weight: 7.2 oz
Men's / women's: Men's 8.0 oz · Women's 6.3 oz
Release: 2020 Q1
MSRP: $150
Stack: 31/23mm
Drop: 8mm

Runner reviews

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Light and comfortable for faster sessions. It doesn’t have as much cushion as an everyday trainer, but it still provides good support. Feels light and peppy. It seems a little expensive, but unfortunately in line with most comparable shoes.

5/5

Overall

Light and comfortable for faster sessions. It doesn’t have as much cushion as an everyday trainer, but it still provides good support. Feels light and peppy to run in on faster days. It seems a little expensive, but unfortunately prices of most shoes are increasing. It’s in line with most comparable shoes.

Anonymous runner · Jul 5, 2023

8 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Brooks Ghost 14

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

Nice training shoe for up-tempo distance

4/5

Overall

I was concerned that they would be too flexible for my feet (poor foot mechanics) but this wasn't the case. They are soft and the cushioning is very nice, but it doesn't suck the energy out of my stride like other soft shoes - gives a good amount back. They're nice and light with a comfortable upper (seems stretchy). Can't say they were super durable though. The cushion seems to have lost a bit of it's energy return after about 100 miles.

Anonymous runner · Jul 3, 2023

12 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the HOKA Carbon X 2

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

4/5

Overall

Anonymous runner · Jul 2, 2023

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

Lightweight shoe

4/5

Overall

I have a low volume foot with wide toes and a slightly narrow heel. I have a hard time finding running shoes that fit. These fit me pretty well. I like that these shoes are lightweight and flex easily.

Anonymous runner · Jun 28, 2023

10 mpw

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

Lightweight all-around shoe

5/5

Overall

The Hyperion Tempo is a solid lightweight shoe that fits my narrow foot very well. I’m a heel striker and typically get 300-400 miles until the outsole shows significant west. It’s cushioned enough for long runs, but light enough for track work and tempos. if you’re someone who doesn’t need the carbon plated super shoes, the Hyperion Tempo is great.

DougC · Jun 11, 2023

25 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the New Balance Fresh Foam Beacon

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

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