Brooks Hyperion Elite 5
Road · Race · Tempo
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| Weight | Drop | |
|---|---|---|
| ClaimedUnisex | 195.6 g | 8 mm |
| MeasuredVariant unknown | — | 11.2 mm |
Sources and measurements
Measurements apply to the tested sample. Size and measurement method can affect the values.
Claimed · Unisex
Weight: 195.6 g · Drop: 8 mm
Reference size not stated
- Brooks Hyperion Elite 5 · unisex · Reviewed 2026-10-09
Measured · Variant unknown
Weight: — · Drop: 11.2 mm
Reference size not stated
— Not documented or unresolved
RunRepeat measured 11.2 mm, above the manufacturer specification.
- RunRepeat · Reviewed 2026-10-03
CarbonPlate
RoadSurface
About the shoe
A carbon-plated road racer with DNA GOLD foam. The tests describe a bouncy heel and firmer forefoot, alongside a close racing fit. Doctors of Running reported heel slip and limited stability. Check heel hold and balance before race day.
- Comfort
- 86/100
- Response
- 98/100
- Stability
- 64/100
- Cushioning
- 84/100
RaceTempoIntervals
Independent reviews
Reviewed specifications
- Plate
- Carbon
- Plate construction
- Full plate
- Rocker
- —
- Cushioning
- 4.2/5
- Terrain
- Road
- Roles
- Race · Tempo · Intervals
Manufacturer specifications
- Construction
- Brooks: DNA GOLD, made from 100% PEBA, and an Arris carbon SpeedVault+ plate.
- Reported drop
- Brooks specifies an 8 mm drop.
- Measured drop
- RunRepeat measured 11.2 mm, above the manufacturer specification.
- Cushioning
- RunRepeat found stronger impact protection at the heel than the forefoot.
- Fit
- RunRepeat found a close racing fit with a narrow toe area.
- Foot hold
- Doctors of Running: heel slip persisted; tighter lacing pressed the instep.
- Stability
- Doctors of Running found a narrow midfoot with limited stability.
Sources: Brooks ↗ · RunRepeat ↗ · Doctors of Running ↗