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Hyperion Elite 4

Name: Brooks Hyperion Elite 4
Brand: Brooks
Price: 250 USD

DNA Flash v2 foam and a carbon plate in Brooks's most stable race-day platform.

7.6 Solid

Runsletter Score out of 10. Good at its job, with clear limits.

Buy it if

Stable, planted platform for a racer
Smooth, predictable ride under fatigue
Comfortable fit for a race shoe

Skip it if

Less pop than the most aggressive rivals
Heavier than the lightest racers here

$250

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Weight: 215 g
Stack: 40 mm
Drop: 8 mm

The verdict

The Hyperion Elite 4 sets a carbon plate in Brooks's DNA Flash v2 foam. The Elite 4 PB version, sold at the same price, swaps in DNA Gold, a lighter and springier PEBA foam. The platform is wider and more planted than most racers, and the ride is smooth and steady rather than aggressively bouncy.

It suits marathoners who want a super shoe that stays composed when their form starts to fade. It isn't a stability shoe, but the broad base makes it an easier choice for runners who usually wear something like the Adrenaline GTS 24 in training.

It sits with the SC Elite v5 and Rocket X 3 in the sensible half of the race shelf, a little less exciting than the Alphafly 4 or Fast-R Nitro Elite 3. Fit is secure with a reasonable toe box, true to size for most runners.

“A dependable super shoe for runners who want stability under fatigue.”

Specs

Weight	215 g
Stack height	40 mm
Drop	8 mm
Cushion	4 / 5
Plate	carbon
Support	Neutral
Surface	road
Best for	race, long
Midsole	DNA Flash v2 foam (DNA Gold in the Elite 4 PB)
Plate detail	Full-length carbon plate
Upper	Lightweight engineered mesh
Outsole	Rubber in the high-wear zones
Fit	Secure, true to size
Widths	Standard only