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Brooks Hyperion Max 3

Runometry Index 60 out of 100 · Go fast in training · Without a plateRoadTraining & racingWithout a plateReleased 2025
Brooks Hyperion Max 3, side view, White
White

Shoe profile

Runometry Index

60/100

Complete index

No. 18 of 30 where it would stand among the current models of its profile

Value for money: Poor

Lightness281 g
+0.0 pts
Cushioning43 mm
+30.0 pts
FoamPEBA
+30.0 pts

Measurements

Compared with the current models of its profile

Weight
281 g
Reference size not stated by the source
Very heavyHeavier than 93% of them
Drop
6 mm
AverageTypical
Heel stack
46 mm
Very highHigher than 100% of them
High stack shoes (≥ 40 mm)
Forefoot stack
40 mm
Very highHigher than 100% of them

Construction

Midsole foam
DNA GOLD,DNA FLASH v2
Foam material
PEBA
Plate
None
Support
Neutral
Upper
breathable mesh (76% recycled)
Outsole
RoadTack rubber

Who and what for

Versions
Unisex

Sources: brooksrunning.com (manufacturer), brooksrunning.co.jp (manufacturer), brooksrunning.agenziayes.it (manufacturer), runrepeat.com (aggregator), brooksrunning.com (manufacturer), fleetfeet.com (retailer), brooksrunning.com (manufacturer)

Method

What’s new since the Brooks Hyperion Max 2

Same line, new version: here’s what moved, from the published values. Weights are only compared in the same size.

  • Weight

    Hyperion Max 3 (2025) · This version
    281 g
    Hyperion Max 2 (2024)
    260 g
    Change
    Sizes differ or aren’t stated: no gap given
  • Drop

    Hyperion Max 3 (2025) · This version
    6 mm
    Hyperion Max 2 (2024)
    6 mm
    Change
    Unchanged
  • Heel stack

    Hyperion Max 3 (2025) · This version
    46 mm
    Hyperion Max 2 (2024)
    36 mm
    Change
    +10 mm
  • Forefoot stack

    Hyperion Max 3 (2025) · This version
    40 mm
    Hyperion Max 2 (2024)
    30 mm
    Change
    +10 mm
  • Midsole foam

    Hyperion Max 3 (2025) · This version
    DNA GOLD / DNA FLASH v2
    Hyperion Max 2 (2024)
    DNA FLASH v2
    Change
    New
  • Plate

    Hyperion Max 3 (2025) · This version
    None
    Hyperion Max 2 (2024)
    Pebax
    Change
    New
  • Catalogue price

    Hyperion Max 3 (2025) · This version
    USD 200
    Hyperion Max 2 (2024)
    USD 180
    Change
    +USD 20
CriterionHyperion Max 3 (2025)This versionHyperion Max 2 (2024)Change
Weight 281 g 260 g Sizes differ or aren’t stated: no gap given
Drop 6 mm 6 mm Unchanged
Heel stack 46 mm 36 mm +10 mm
Forefoot stack 40 mm 30 mm +10 mm
Midsole foam DNA GOLD / DNA FLASH v2 DNA FLASH v2 New
Plate None Pebax New
Catalogue price USD 200 USD 180 +USD 20

Model history

2026

2025 This version

2024

2023

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