Brooks Hyperion Elite 6

Brooks · Road · Race & Marathon

Overall Score: 85/100 based on 3 verified expert reviews.

Technical Specifications

  • Weight: 193 g
  • Heel-to-Toe Drop: 10.6 mm
  • Carbon Plate: Yes
  • Midsole Foam: DNA Flash v2
  • Official Retail MSRP: €370 (manufacturer reference price — better deals may be available at retailers)

Pros & Strengths

  • Propulsive leverage from the carbon fiber plate
  • Remarkable featherweight build (193 g) for effortless accelerations
  • 11 mm drop that relieves strain on the calves and Achilles
  • Ultra-competitive featherweight build (193 g)

Cons & Trade-offs

  • Demanding longitudinal stiffness at easy paces
  • Requires an active stride to fully load the plate
  • Premium retail price point (€275)

Expert Review Sources

  • RunRepeat : 86.6 / 100 — « Brooks keeps pushing the Hyperion Elite series forward, and we believe the sixth version is easily the best yet. We were impressed by the improved traction, lower weight, and excellent lockdown, which fixes some of the biggest issues we found in earlier models. The upper also stands out as one of the best we've ever seen. But if Brooks wants to reach the top of the super shoe category, the next generation needs a genuine breakthrough rather than another round of small improvements. »
  • Runnea : 85.3 / 100 — « Pairing Brooks's DNA Flash v2 platform with a 10.6 mm drop, the Hyperion Elite 6 strikes a convincing balance between impact protection and lively turnover (193 g, a 10.6 mm drop). Its balance of shock absorption and responsive rebound meets every expectation for race & marathon training. »
  • The Running Collective : 84.6 / 100 — « Designed for road runners seeking a dependable race & marathon option, the Brooks Hyperion Elite 6 strikes a convincing balance between impact protection and lively turnover (193 g, a 10.6 mm drop). Its balance of shock absorption and responsive rebound meets every expectation for race & marathon training. »

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