Brooks Hyperion Max 4

Road · Tempo · Intervals

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Brooks Hyperion Max 4
Weight and drop
WeightDrop
ClaimedMen286.3 g6 mm
ClaimedWomen249.5 g6 mm
MeasuredVariant unknown292 g9.6 mm
Sources and measurements

Measurements apply to the tested sample. Size and measurement method can affect the values.

Claimed · Men

Weight: 286.3 g · Drop: 6 mm
Reference size not stated

Claimed · Women

Weight: 249.5 g · Drop: 6 mm
Reference size not stated

Measured · Variant unknown

Weight: 292 g · Drop: 9.6 mm
Reference size not stated

RunRepeat measured 292 g and 9.6 mm drop in its sample.

CompositePlate
RoadSurface

About the shoe

Plated distance trainer with a pronounced rocker. Check toe-box height and control at your training pace.

Comfort
74/100
Response
84/100
Stability
68/100
Cushioning
94/100
TempoIntervalsLong run
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Reviewed specifications
Plate
Composite
Plate construction
SpeedVault plate
Rocker
—
Cushioning
4.7/5
Terrain
Road
Roles
Tempo · Intervals · Long run

Manufacturer specifications

Construction
Brooks specifies DNA GOLD and DNA FLASH v2 cushioning.
Claimed weight
Brooks lists 286.3 g for men; reference size is unstated.
Claimed drop
Brooks specifies 6 mm drop.
Plate or rods
Brooks specifies a nylon SpeedVault plate.
Lab sample
RunRepeat measured 292 g and 9.6 mm drop in its sample.
Tester's fit
RTINGS found a shallow toe box and limited arch volume.
Tested ride
RunRepeat found a balanced ride that was not especially lively.

Sources: Brooks ↗ · RunRepeat ↗ · RTINGS ↗