4/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Jun 8, 2023
15 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22
- Comfort
- 3/5
- Cushioning
- 3/5
- Durability
- 3/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 4/5
Brooks Hyperion Tempo
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
Confidence
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Confidence
94 High
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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.”
“The cushioning is just right to save the legs from pounding running on pavement without being mushy.”
“200 miles on my pair with little signs of wear.”
“It doesn't suck the energy out of my stride like other soft shoes - gives a good amount back.”
“Consistently get 500+ miles out of each pair.”
“I can feel a nice energy return with each stride.”
“The stability that these provide for its weight class is top notch.”
“The sole is a great combination of cushioned and responsive.”
“The cushion is fairly minimal on this shoe, and provides a great feel for the ground under your feet.”
“The sole is a lot thinner making it wear out faster.”
“Just the right amount of cushioning for tempos and speed work.”
“The cushion seems to have lost a bit of its energy return after about 100 miles.”
“I got about 250 miles out of these before they began to wear down.”
“The laces, which feel a little thin and too stretchy.”
“This is a light weight shoe with limited cushion.”
“If you are doing more than 50 mile weeks I would consider a shoe with a little more cushion.”
“Way too wide in others.”
Prefer this shoe over another
60% 9/15
Where to buy
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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.
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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
Well crafted shoe with responsive sole
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.
Laurence Chandy · Jun 5, 2023
45 mpw training for a half marathon came from the ASICS GEL-DS Trainer 24
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 4/5
- Durability
- 3/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 5/5
Weird fit but feels good at speed
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.
Anonymous runner · Jun 3, 2023
30 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the adidas adizero Boston 8
- Comfort
- 3/5
- Cushioning
- 3/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 2/5
- Value
- 3/5
Good All-Around Shoe
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.
slowHSrunner · May 31, 2023
55 mpw training for 5K and 10K
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 5/5
Great Workhorse Lightweight Trainer
5/5
Overall
Runsplit · Apr 10, 2020
50 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Zoom Pegasus Turbo 2
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 4/5
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