Brooks Hyperion Max 4
$200
A lightweight, high-stack super trainer with dual DNA foam, a nylon SpeedVault plate and RapidRoll™ Rocker geometry built for runners who want to train fast, recover well and do it all over again.
Tech Specs
- Support
- Neutral
- Weight
- 10.1 oz (M), 8.8 oz (W)
- Heel-to-Toe Drop
- 6 mm
- Stack Height
- 45 mm / 39 mm
- Surface
- Road
Features
Most plated shoes ask you to choose between cushioning and speed. The Brooks Hyperion Max 4 was built around the idea that serious training shouldn't require that trade-off.
DNA GOLD and DNA FLASH v2 work together in a way that's genuinely uncommon at this price point — plush enough to absorb the cumulative impact of high mileage and responsive enough to hold your splits on a tempo run. A nylon SpeedVault plate adds the propulsive assist that makes faster efforts feel more controlled and sustainable, and the curved RapidRoll™ Rocker keeps your turnover quick and efficient even when your legs are asking for a rest day.
Details:
- Upper: A new triple jacquard warp knit upper is lighter and more breathable than its predecessor, with thoughtful attention to the high-irritation zones that reveal themselves during harder efforts. A gusseted tongue locks your midfoot down cleanly with lofted zones that add protective cushioning exactly where long runs and workouts tend to cause problems.
- Midsole: DNA GOLD foam provides a plush, impact-absorbing base while DNA FLASH v2 adds responsiveness and energy return — two foams doing two different jobs in one midsole stack that totals 45 mm. A nylon SpeedVault plate channels that energy forward with each toe-off for a propulsive, assisted ride that makes goal-pace efforts feel more achievable.
- Outsole: Strategically placed rubber delivers reliable traction and long-term durability for runners logging serious training volume on roads.
What's New
The Hyperion Max 4 debuts a new triple jacquard warp knit upper for improved breathability, temperature control and comfort in high-irritation areas — completing a package that pairs proven dual DNA foam and SpeedVault plate technology with Brooks' most performance-focused upper construction yet.
Who It's Best For
Runners who need one shoe that can handle long runs, tempo workouts and everything in between without requiring a rotation swap. If the cost of your race entry has you taking training seriously, the Hyperion Max 4 belongs in your kit.
Why You'll Love It
Forty-five millimeters of dual foam absorbs the miles your legs would otherwise feel tomorrow. The plate and rocker give you back the energy you need to keep hitting your times today. That trade-off is exactly what serious training shoes are supposed to make.
