Brooks Hyperion Max 2 | Full Review

Thomas and Robbe review the Brooks Hyperion Max 2, a very solid shoe featuring an increased stack height of DNA Flash v2, Pebax plate, and one of the best uppers that money can buy. Available now for $180.

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[simonpollock]

I'm so impressed with this shoe! I'm a heavier runner (~210 lbs) with a thicker ("high volume") foot. The upper is outstanding—so comfortable and plenty of room. For one size comparison point, I wear a 10 2E in the Hoka Mach 6 for daily training miles, and I'm wearing a 10.5 in the Hyperion Max 2 (Brooks recommended this size when I used their tool). I love the combination of the DNA Flash v2 and the SpeedVault plate; I found that I naturally wanted to move a slightly faster clip and that it was very enjoyable to gear up and gear down through my paces. Love the responsiveness. Have been out for a tempo and done some strides. I tried out the Endorphin Speed 4 in a US 10 at the same time, which I found to be way too tight across the top of my forefoot and that the midsole hit under my forefoot and heel in strange ways (I noticed them the whole run). I think going up to a 10.5 in that shoe would be too long and wouldn't necessarily sort the volume issue.

[JohnnyLineham]

Not everything has to be soft soft soft! 😆 This sounds like a really appealing shoe - wish I hadn't spent all my money the Superblast which I find too big and soft

[comel]

100% agree. Not a daily trainer. It’s stiff and is good for speed workouts, but not cushioned enough for a long run. Shoes are comfortable and look great. Was hoping for a little more cushion.

[NewCreationDR]

I love mine. I was on the fence between the speed 4s and superblasts. Then I tried the Max 2s on, and they just felt right. I heard other reviews complaining about the weight, but they feel light on the foot. They are an amazing mixture of soft and stiff when you need it. They somehow magically change to what you need as you change pace. Great shoe.

[FordyRuns]

Agree this should have been called Hyperion X or something like that … no idea why their stability shoes are GTS makes no sense …. great review boys I’m with Robbie on this one

[robertcurran]

it's a little too stiff for me to buy, but the upper absolutely rules. Zero effort to get a perfect lockdown in it. Brooks should put it on everything.

[jomok]

As a running store owner, Brooks' nomenclature is frustrating for sure! This is not what people expect from "max". But I love the upper!

[adrianm.]

I love the shoe. I use it for everyday running.

[Feanaro]

Tried these on yesterday and loved the fit, so I’m doing review research. Thomas has the same concerns about lack of softness and bounciness as Tom from The Run Testers, and I do like some good bounce. So I’m waiting for a sale.

[TheRodgePodge]

Love mine! Have about 20 miles in so far of tempo/interval and am really impressed!

[brianflath]

I know where Brooks shoes to regularly run in, they are more of a casual shoe for me, but I’m really liking the updated version of this model. I am going to give it high consideration.

[jamisons]

Heavy slow runner and works great for me and strides and tempos it's awesome. That upper is AMAZING! The firmness reminded me of Saucony endorphin shift 1

[Matt-cpwh]

Stiff and firm, best for tempo and threshold pace on the road when doing a long session

[shreyt]

got mine for $72 thru work. absolute steal for such a good shoe.

[karls]

this shoe is what the kinvara pro should have been. it reminds me lot of the speed 2 and makes me want to look at the hyperion 2

[jameister]

I would like to see more close-ups of the shoes and footage of you running in them.

[RyanLovesShoes]

1000% agree with the midsole take from Thomas. Why throw a something a plate that firms the shoe up in an already pretty firm shoe? Great upper and Robbie is right more shoes need those chain link style laces!

[richardharvey]

Loved the original Hyperion. Wanted to love the Max but as a heel striker that heel bevel is right where I land. And it felt like I would land back there and my foot would just sit there until I rolled forward and the forefoot would really slap down hard. Not a smooth ride for me at all. Looks like the Max 2 has the same heel design so these are out too ☹️

[shedro]

How would this compare with the Deviate nitro 3? I’m currently between the two

[MrTCFIRE]

What’s the name of that lace type? My Nikes have it and they’re great…