Brooks Hyperion Max 3

Brooks Hyperion Max 3 review: what runners say

Fit

High-quality upper with knit material in the heel zone and breathable mesh up front. Gusseted tongue confirmed; no recurring data on sizing or midfoot width.

Feel

Very soft cushioning from the dual-layer DNA Gold with PEBA, 45mm heel and 37mm forefoot stack. High energy return at easy and moderate paces; perceived as too heavy above the anaerobic threshold.

Durability

Outsole shows limited wear past 500 km. Cutouts in the sole trap small rocks. No data on structural breakdown at that distance in the corpus.

Best for

Daily trainer and long run for runners at 4:45/km pace and slower. Usable up to threshold effort; not suited for pure speed sessions or race pace.

Weak points

Standard laces instead of the serrated laces from the previous model, a choice contested by multiple users. RunRepeat flags limited stability and a stated drop that does not match the measured drop.

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