Brooks - Hyperion Max 3

Brooks Hyperion Max 3 - nylon plate helps with stability, still gives stack for the distance, foam has some pop and the heel lock down is great

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).

I really don't think you need carbon, and while it might help you might prefer comfort over carbon. I've ran 2 marathons at that pace in Saucony endorphin speed 2s. The Brooks hyperion max 3 offers massive comfort with efficiency, it's just a tad heavy.

Given your stability concerns, I would look at the Saucony Hurricane 25. Excellent cushion and above average energy return. If you don’t need a specific stability focused shoe, I would give the Brooks Hyperion Max 3 a try. I’ve had mine for a couple months now and they’re great!

Seconding Brooks HM3. It’s shaped exactly like Nike ZF6 but with a nylon plate, so can be used for all runs essentially. I use them for 90% of my runs at the moment

I’m a bit larger 105kg, 6’5”, and size 15, but I run very similar paces as you so I think I can help quite a bit. I am A mid foot to forefoot runner as an fyi. I have tried a lot of different temp shoes and my favorite that I have tried have oddly enough been the Brooks Hyperion Max 2 and Max 3s. I definitely like the Max 2s more, RIP, but they were amazing for both a tempo run, but versatile enough to take them out for a long runs. The only shoe on your list that I have tried so far is the adidas Boston’s. I had tried the 12s and the were awesome as a daily trainer and when I wanted to pick it up a little, but the Hyperion Max’s just felt like the were a little easier to sustain the higher paces in

I was fortunate enough to get about 600km out of the first pair of Hyperion Max 2s bought a second pair and those are sitting at 330km. I got the Hyperion Max 3s in hopes that it would be super similar, but with the Brooks DNA Gold they are vastly different shoes. I just got the Max 3s a couple weeks ago so I haven’t put too many miles on them yet to give them a proper review. One thing I will say is that the Max 2s won’t force you to go fast, but they will help you when you want to. The Hyperion Max 3s from my couple of runs with them only want to go fast

Took the Hyperion Max 3 out for a 8km Base run this morning where I had some intervals of picking up the pace just so I could try and provide better feedback, and unfortunately I do think the Max 2 was the better tempo option. The Max 3 definitely doesn’t want to go slow, but it also definitely doesn’t want to sprint by any means. It felt like it would be a great option for longer runs where you are getting close to race pace or something slightly faster than your daily mileage, but definitely not for anything super speedy like the Hyperion Max 2 could handle

This is my current list of shoes to consider for speed workouts once my current pair in fried. Nike Zoom fly 6 Asics Metaspeed edge Tokyo Asics Sonicblast Puma Deviate nitro 4 Saucony Endorphin pro 5 Saucony Azura Asics Magic speed 5 I’m currently running on Brooks Hyperion Max 3 which has some minor issues but I’m happy with them overall.

My Hyperion Max 3 is sitting in the box right now, got them for a sub 4 marathon target in about a month. As a runner on the heavier side, I hope they won’t bottom out after 20K, otherwise I would have run in my Superblasts.

I was at the same situation few months ago as someone at 84kg and this was my shortlist 1. Asics Novablast. 2. Hoka Rocket X3 3. Brooks Hyperion Max 3 I went along with no3

Brooks Hyperion Max 3 have recently been my new daily trainers. I prefer them over the Superblast because they feel a lot more bouncy.

Best thing is to go to your local running store, have them evaluate you and hear what their recommendations are for your feet specifically, and try on multiple pairs to see what feels best for you. I personally underpronate a LOT, so max cushion works best for me. I use the Brooks Hyperion Max 3 (my all time favorite) for interval/tempo days and Glycerin Max for easy/long runs. I definitely recommend getting fitted though if that’s an option that’s available to you

Superblast 2 but i recently picked up the Hyperion Max 3 and its been a fun alternative. I hear Zoom fly 6 is similar but shaved down so that may be an excellent choice.