Hyperion Elite 5 (100049)

I have a lot of connections to get good prices but with that said not with every brand. These are the prices I can get in her size right now with the shoes I've been considering. Basically out on AP4, SC Elite, and puma because of the price unfortunately. Hyperion elite 5 looks like the winner unless one of these above is worth the extra 30-40 bucks. Adios Pro 4 $250 SC Elite V5 $250 Fast R nitro elite 3 $250 Alphafly 3 $198 Endorphin elite 2 $192 Cielo x1 2.0 $192 Metaspeed edge $189 Vaporfly 4 $182 Wave Rebellion Pro 2 $175 Adios Pro 3 $175 Rocket X 3 $175 Hyperion Elite 4 $175 Hyperion Elite 5 $160

I forgot about that shoe. I can't find any in her size at a discount but I found an ep3 for $156. I'm not familiar with the 3 but if that's better than the Brooks Hyperion elite 5 for $160 that I found then that's a contender

Hi, be good to have an idea of the paces your running, and if you're happy to share whether you're a heel or forefoot or midfoot striker, whether you overpronate, medium or narrow or wide foot, and anything else. The Adrenaline GTS is a support designed to help stabilise your foot and ankle as you roll through your stride, stopping an excessive inward roll. Is this something you need? I'd suggest starting with something that relatively stability and some heel to toe drop. Carbon racers with the high energy return midsoles tend to be less stable than trainers, especially support trainers like the GTS, however some are relatively more stable compared to others. \-Saucony Endorphin Pro 4 has a good reputation as a starting point carbon shoe. Medium fit I'd say. \-The Alphafly 3 was a big winner for a lot of people over the marathon distance the last year or more. \-The Brooks Hyperion Elite PB also has a bit of stability but is quite narrow throughout (fits me like a glove and I love it), not a lot of heel to land on as a result. The Elite 5 I am not sure how it compares stability and 'friendliness' wise, but has higher energy return. All of the above would be good from 5km to marathon if they suit your gait, foot strike, foot shape and paces. Runrepeat's reviews are an excellent source for lab tested energy return, widths, shock absorption and more, and they give an indication around stability. Doctors of Running are a good source of reviews to zero in on fit and stability.

Cool. I think given you're going above that 4:30/km pace a plated race shoe could definitely add some pop! Just be aware that with your overpronation race shoes are inherently unstable. Targeted strength work generally can help with that The Hyperion Elite PB are likely too narrow. Not sure about the v5 but if reviews say they're similar they may not work. The Pro 4 are medium width in the top box I'd say, so might work. Wider platform underfoot and the way your foot goes into the midsole gives a little stability. I've not tried on the Alphafly 3 but they're favoured for marathons because they are less unstable than some rivals apparently. Given the width factor I'd add in the New Balance Supercomp Elite v4 or v5. Between them, the Pro 4, and the Alphafly you've got a good shortlist. Most of these, if not all, can be found on discount at the moment. Enjoy!

It's a different shoe but the Brooks Hyperion Elite PB can be had on clearance and I really like it (as a fellow lover of the Speed 2). It's lighter, carbon plated, but reminiscent for me. I have the Speed 4 and they are a disappointment compared to the Speed 2, where the Hyperion PB make me smile (and I got them 60% off). Fit seems similar too. Just is more tilted to the faster end of things where the Speed 2 might be more versatile for slower speed sessions as well as fast.

Hi, be good to have an idea of the paces your running, and if you're happy to share whether you're a heel or forefoot or midfoot striker, whether you overpronate, medium or narrow or wide foot, and anything else. The Adrenaline GTS is a support designed to help stabilise your foot and ankle as you roll through your stride, stopping an excessive inward roll. Is this something you need? I'd suggest starting with something that relatively stability and some heel to toe drop. Carbon racers with the high energy return midsoles tend to be less stable than trainers, especially support trainers like the GTS, however some are relatively more stable compared to others. \-Saucony Endorphin Pro 4 has a good reputation as a starting point carbon shoe. Medium fit I'd say. \-The Alphafly 3 was a big winner for a lot of people over the marathon distance the last year or more. \-The Brooks Hyperion Elite PB also has a bit of stability but is quite narrow throughout (fits me like a glove and I love it), not a lot of heel to land on as a result. The Elite 5 I am not sure how it compares stability and 'friendliness' wise, but has higher energy return. All of the above would be good from 5km to marathon if they suit your gait, foot strike, foot shape and paces. Runrepeat's reviews are an excellent source for lab tested energy return, widths, shock absorption and more, and they give an indication around stability. Doctors of Running are a good source of reviews to zero in on fit and stability.

Cool. I think given you're going above that 4:30/km pace a plated race shoe could definitely add some pop! Just be aware that with your overpronation race shoes are inherently unstable. Targeted strength work generally can help with that The Hyperion Elite PB are likely too narrow. Not sure about the v5 but if reviews say they're similar they may not work. The Pro 4 are medium width in the top box I'd say, so might work. Wider platform underfoot and the way your foot goes into the midsole gives a little stability. I've not tried on the Alphafly 3 but they're favoured for marathons because they are less unstable than some rivals apparently. Given the width factor I'd add in the New Balance Supercomp Elite v4 or v5. Between them, the Pro 4, and the Alphafly you've got a good shortlist. Most of these, if not all, can be found on discount at the moment. Enjoy!

TL:DR - Endorphin Pro 4 or Sonicblast if they fit you right and you're happy with a plate in the shoe. I love the Sonicblast. Great energy return and shock absorption. High stack but relatively stable for its stack. Fits quite narrow. Not as light as the Endorphins but so much protection underfoot as a result and an upper I find comfy. Might find it a bit heavy for really quick sessions like 5km threshold or multiple 1km intervals for example. Some more info: \-I have the Speed 4 and don't like it near as much as the Speed 2 so personally wouldn't recommend it, but many like it. The wider bottom of the outsole and the shape gives a little stability on the v4's given the energy return (both the Speed 4 and Pro 4). \-New Balance typically fits a bit wider, matter of preference. I liked the SC Elite when I tried them recently but they weren't quite the right shape for my foot (though I love the 1080 v14 for my easy days). \-Boston 13 didn't feel right on me, and and Hoka's shape doesn't fit my feet in current models I tried (like the Mach X3 or Mach 6 or Rocket X 3). If it fits you right the Mach X3 could be worth a look though, it's another high stack shoe with energy return. \-Or leftfield idea, the Brooks Hyperion Elite PB which is relatively stable for a race shoe and relatively comfortable - again fits narrow, again can be found on clearance. I tried them on at 60% off and had to buy them for fast training sessions when I want something quicker and lighter than the Sonicblast!

i LOVED the hyperion 2 for speedwork. i have the elite 5 now as a race shoe but have yet to run in them this year. i personally would love to own like ten more pairs of hyperion 2s lol

She seems to like Brooks, I’d just stick with the Hyperion Elite 5. It’s a great shoe for racing, using it on my upcoming HM with similar paces to your wife. Set 5 and 10k PRs in it. 

I am currently looking around for a proper race shoe. I ran a 10k (36:40) last Thanksgiving in the ASICS Magic Speed 4s, which I also used for all my hard sessions. They are good and I think I fit very well in them, but I do wonder if I could get any gains from something more performance oriented. It would be nice to find a shoe that does well in all the distances (5k-marathon), and I imagine that something that can go up to the marathon wouldn't be significantly worse than a dedicated shorter distance shoe given the paces I run. My current rotation includes the Magic Speed 4, Glideride Max, and Novablast 5. I have tried on a Brooks Hyperion Elite 5, but they do feel a little narrow (my feet seem to spill over the sides) and the heel lockdown is awful, even with a runners knot. It's a blister waiting to happen. I am a size 9 mens.

I have hyp max 3 and shoot for similar times. There’s some alternatives I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend as well eg. superblast 2 or megablast but for me the adidas supershoes never worked; maybe cos I’m 90kg? And as for new balance, love their 1080 and More but found the SC Elite v4 caused me immense issues with medial blisters over a marathon distance..one of those ones you should really try before you buy. I did an Ironman last year and was paranoid about stack heights so ended up using hyp elite 5 instead of the hyp max 3 - they are brilliant but as you say maybe overkill, and if it wasn’t for “illegal” stack height hyp max 3 are great. So if you are wedded to a brooks, go for it.

I (F39) liked hyp max 2 more than 3 (ran marathon in them 3:44), was super excited for 3 but they hurt me. I did like brooks Hyperion elite and ran a half in them (1:39), and will run a full in them next week. I would also recommend Asics Sonicblast - great light plated shoes for short picks ups/tempo runs. I ran 14mi tempo in them and regretted (knee joints felt meh afterwards) but shorted intervals are great in them (the other day I ran mile repeats 7:10 and 6:50 instead of 7:40 bc I didn’t even feel the pace).