Brooks Hyperion Tempo

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Last updated: May 23, 2026

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Reddit Iconalmost-crusty
5 months ago

Adios 8 and Noosa Tri are closest IMO - I have both and I like them. Basically, the Adios 8 is low stack and fast with a good outsole but slightly higher drop, while the Noosa Tri has a lower drop but a few more millimeters of stack. If you can get ahold of an Adios 9, that's low stack and a 6mm drop, so it may be the Goldilocks option. Outsole coverage is better but it is thin. The Hyperion Tempo was actually the first shoe that came to mind, but is basically extinct nowadays (the end is coming on my last pair and I'm not ready to let go). Very similar in spirit, just with a higher drop. The Hyperion 2 is a very light and great speed shoe, but is squishy enough that if you want a Kinvara-like ride you may be disappointed.

Reddit Icona_mom_who_runs
5 months ago

Brooooks. I’ve been running in just adrenalines for years. I have bad arches and those + custom orthotics keep me upright and mobile. I recently bought a pair of Hoka Machs which I do like but if I could only pick one brand of shoe I’d stick the brooks and just get some kind of brooks tempo shoe

Reddit IconAquaAndMint
2 months ago

Hi -- for years, my everyday shoe was the Brooks Launch (I had at least one pair of every iteration from 4-10), and I liked the Hyperion Tempo as my race shoe. The Tempo has been discontinued, and I hate the Brooks Launch 11s. The toe box seems narrow, and while they were fine for shorter runs, the first time I took them over 20 miles, I ended up with a black toenail. :( Also, the heel is wearing down quicker than previous iterations. After the bad experience with the 11s, I haven't tried the 12s. In the past, I've tried the Brooks Ghost, but those felt huge on my feet. I didn't care much for them either, but they didn't hurt. My trail runner is currently the Brooks Cascadia 16, which I love. Any suggestions? I've had good luck with Brooks in the past, but I'm willing to try other brands. Usage: Training for marathon+ (first 50k approaching), mostly on road and treadmill Feet: My feet are wider, and I think I have a normal foot strike. I have struggled with plantar fasciitis in the past, and got a stress fracture in my right foot last year (although I believe this was due to a hiking incident, not running). Feel: I \*think\* I like a firmer shoe, but I'm open to suggestions. Budget: Any

Reddit IconBasicMonk7531
3 months ago

Brooks Hyperion Tempo or Hyperion. Both fast, responsive and minimalist.

3 months ago

Brooks Hyperion Tempo or Hyperion. Both fast, responsive and minimalist.

Reddit IconCepalMM
2 months ago

High stack shoe with low drop makes my ankle unstable. However, lower stack shoes like, Brooks Hyperion Tempo, Adizero SL 2 seems to work better with a large dose of ankle and calf exercise, leg strengthening exercise like lunge, squat; some more core workout helps.

Reddit IconH2Ospecialist
3 months ago

I've been doing speedwork and racing in my Brooks Hyperion Tempo. I've heard the elite 5 are good too. Edit: mine are rhe Hyperion tempo, not the 3. I'm seeing mixed reviews on the 3's so maybe just try them on!

Reddit IconRadicalized_By_You
3 months ago

I currently have too many shoes and not enough time to run. So calling them a rotation is probably stretching the truth. Hoping to get back into heavier mileage in the next couple months when I will make use of the rotation more. Long runs/recover: Puma MagMax Daily/Tempo: Evo SL, Velocity Nitro 2 (about to retire at 400 miles), just ordered Neo Zen 1 on discount to replace VN2, still occasionally dust off some WaveRider 27s and Neo Vistas that are over 600 miles Threshold/Intervals: Deviate Nitro 2 (about to retire at 420 miles), Brooks Hyperion Tempo (never really enjoyed them, likely to retire soon), Streakfly 2 Race: Metaspeed Sky (likely to retire soon) for 10K+, Streakfly 2 for 5k I don't love the Streakfly 2s and actually think my Achilles troubles that started last summer might have been caused by them (or more accurately by me doing too much in them). Would like to maybe find some Adios for cheap to use for workouts and 5ks and some Deviate Nitro Elite 3s for 10k + races.

Reddit IconTechnologyFickle313
11 months ago

The Brooks Hyperion Tempos lack pretty flat. I use them for spring workouts. They get flattened in the bag but are fine on your foot. Also I mostly run in Brooks Glycerin 21s. They are an excellent running and walking shoe. I will wear them on the plane

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