Brooks  Hyperion 3 Road-Running Shoes - Women's

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’m honestly not sure why these have a lower rating because I really like them. I have the 2024 Hyperion Speed that I use as my vacation running shoe and have loved those, so when it came time to replace my everyday runners, these felt like an easy choice. The fit is great (I normally wear a 7 but sized up to a 7.5), and the cushioning is a perfect balance—not too much, not too little. I’m a forefoot/midfoot runner, so I’ll be honest that they did take a little breaking in, but after about 20 miles they felt just right. I wear them 1–2 times a week for easy runs and have been really happy with them. I’d definitely recommend these, especially if you don’t want to run in big, super-foamy shoes.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was suprised when I went online to order another pair of my usual fave hyperions and saw this change, but trusted it would be along the same lines. Drastically different shoe, heavier, bigger, slower and completely different feeling heel landing and feeling as if my toes were hitting a wall and being crammed into a hole with each foot strike (especially on treadmill or pavement). I waited until I had 350 miles on them to make up my mind, but I really miss the old hyperion, and looking at which shoe to buy tonight has me at a loss. Its ok and does the job if you never ran in the previous versions, but not sure I will buy another pair.

Noooo!! Please stop changing these shoes! Loved the original Hyperion tempos and was crushed with the Hyperion. I was so happy with the Hyperion 2s and very relieved! But here we are again with the 3s.... both the Hyperion 3 and the 3 max are just awful. Hyperions originally had ground feel, were responsiveness and snappy, but they are just getting bulkier and bulkier. I loved the Hyperions tempos (and the Hyperion/max 2s) because they were just a regular shoe perfect for speed, tempo and long runs - versatile and a low stack height. They were awesome. Now they're like moon shoes with way too much "tech". Bring back the old styles please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The theme seems to be if you loved the Hyperion 2 you hate the 3 and if you never got to experience the 2, you love the 3. I’m in the “will there ever be a shoe like the 2 made by anybody ever again.” I’ve tried the 3 multiple times and tried to like it and I just can’t. The 8.5 is too short, the 9 is too long. I have a narrow foot (but buy regular width) and it feels too narrow on me. And why does it have so much padding around the ankle? Seems like a tendonitis disaster in the making. The 2 was the perfect shoe and the 3 feels weirdly padded and clunky with none of the sleek, just-makes-you-want-to-run feel of the 2.

I returned these. I couldn't even finish my run in them because they hurt my feet so much. Too short and narrow in the toebox so my toes were cramped and started getting pins & needles. Also hit my arch in a weird way. I was skeptical as soon as I saw them in person and compared them next to my Hyperion 2s which I LOVE. A lot more cushioning, a lot heavier and overall larger. But I thought - these guys are the shoe experts, if they made changes it will be for the better, right? So it was a very disappointing experience. This kind of change is enough to make me lose faith in a brand. If you have any Hyperion 2s hiding in a backroom somewhere please send them my way.

The Hyperion 2 (I also loved the Hyperion 1) is my favorite go to sneaker for lots of walking and also working out. The Hyperion 3 is nothing like the 2 sadly. I have thin, narrow feet and I could barely get my foot in the shoe. I take the same size sneaker across all brands and types. The Hyperion 3 is too small in my regular size. My big toe was at the very end of the shoe. Then, there is the weird thing sticking off the back of the shoe. I got my foot stuck walking down the stairs in my house! See pictures for comparison to a new pair of Hyperion 2 I was smart enough to have bought in advance and stashed away in my closet. I actually liked the flexible tongue in this shoe. The 3 is heavier than the 1&2 unfortunately, another huge drawback. Please, please, please bring back Hyperion 1 or 2!!!!!!!

I bought this as an attempt to get a more springy feeling type shoe. I immediately felt the natural comfort when I tried it but I know my wide feet might present an issue with more mileage. I’m a true size 6.5 wide, so I size up to 7 for standard width. I’m surprised to hear that people find this shoe more narrow than others. I think going up half a size would do wonders for others. After 3 or so miles initially, I did feel a bit of running on my right foot but after loosing up the laces that approved significantly. I really love the lightness, and comfort of the upper in these shoes. I guess it helps I didn’t try the Hyperion 2! Will definitely be grabbing another pair

Definitely not an improvement from the 2. The shoe is not responsive and feels like it is compressing your toes. I've run in every model of Hyperion and liked every one but this one is terrible. I've run in it for over a week hoping that I can "break them in" but every run makes me miss the Hyperion 2 more and more.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Brooks Hyperion 3 really surprised me as I found it to be an excellent walking shoe. I am not much of a runner, but more of a fast walker, usually covering about 1 to 3 miles at a time. These shoes have a lot of cushioning, making it feel soft but still also responsive and due to the DNA Flash nitrogen injected soles, I'm not getting that harsh ground impact that can make longer walks uncomfortable over time. They are very lightweight! My feet are pretty small for a woman, and they definitely do not feel bulky on them. They look great; I love the pop of colors and the mesh material makes them very breathable, which is what I liked most about them. The one thing I didn't really like is the heel as I felt it protrude outward a little too much, catching onto stairs as I went down at times. Overall a great shoe for casual or fast walking, and running.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I like the look of the shoe, but they’re “upgrading” and the quality is diminishing. The Hyperion 2 was a good shoe. This shoe is a little too tight at the top. I also hate that they took the stealth fit away. It’s not the same in terms of comfort. I’m experiencing minor Achilles problems since switching shoes. I like the look, but the company needs to find a way to produce great-quality shoes and perhaps an everyday lifestyle shoe that looks great with clothes. I’m not sure if the two can be synonymous anymore. Over the past three years, we’ve received new shoes, but the quality has diminished.