Brooks Hyperion Elite 4

Brooks · Road · Race & Marathon

Overall Score: 78/100 based on 3 verified expert reviews.

Technical Specifications

  • Weight: 220 g
  • Heel-to-Toe Drop: 11.8 mm
  • Carbon Plate: Yes
  • Midsole Foam: DNA Flash v2
  • Official Retail MSRP: €290 (manufacturer reference price — better deals may be available at retailers)

Pros & Strengths

  • Propulsive leverage from the carbon fiber plate
  • Well-controlled weight (220 g) that stays effortless over long miles
  • 12 mm drop that relieves strain on the calves and Achilles
  • Standout lightweight build for its category (220 g)

Cons & Trade-offs

  • Demanding longitudinal stiffness at easy paces
  • Requires an active stride to fully load the plate
  • Premium retail price point (€280)

Expert Review Sources

  • Believe in the Run : 75.3 / 100 — « Designed for road runners seeking a dependable race & marathon option, the Brooks Hyperion Elite 4 hits the sweet spot for race & marathon miles with a dialed-in upper fit and a 11.8 mm drop. Its upper lockdown and outsole durability on road make it a standout contender at €290. »
  • Running Shoes Guru : 75.0 / 100 — « Designed for road runners seeking a dependable race & marathon option, the Brooks Hyperion Elite 4 strikes a convincing balance between impact protection and lively turnover (220 g, a 11.8 mm drop). Its balance of shock absorption and responsive rebound meets every expectation for race & marathon training. »
  • RunRepeat : 74.6 / 100 — « We found that Brooks' latest effort to deliver a competitive super shoe almost reaches the top tier, yet it still trails behind the best. In our lab tests, we observed impressive upgrades in the knit upper, outsole and carbon plate. Despite these enhancements, the supercritical EVA midsole still falls short on energy return, and the Hyperion Elite 4's weight is again hefty for its category. Given its steep $250 price tag, we believe further improvements are necessary for it to compete with the top racing shoes on the market. »

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