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Feel faster as you fly down the road in these Hyperion 3 running shoes from Brooks. They're light, quick, and cushioned to power your run or workout.
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View the Brooks Hyperion Product LineView all Brooks Men's Road-Running ShoesBest Use | Running |
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Running Shoe Support | Neutral |
Running Shoe Cushioning | Maximum Cushion |
Heel-to-Toe Drop (mm) | 8 |
Heel Stack Height (mm) | 36 |
Forefoot Stack Height (mm) | 28 |
Footwear Height | Ankle |
Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
Upper | Engineered mesh |
Midsole | DNA FLASH v2 foam |
Outsole | RoadTack rubber |
Vegan | Yes |
Weight (Pair) | 1 lb. 0.48 oz. |
Gender | Men's |
7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | |
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U.S. Men's | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
U.S. Women's | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | ||||||
UK | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
EU | 40 | 40.5 | 41 | 42 | 42.5 | 43 | 44 | 44.5 | 45 | 45.5 | 46 | 46.5 | 47.5 | 48.5 | 49.5 | 50.5 |
Sizes along top of chart are U.S. Men's sizes. Correlating U.S. Women's sizes and EU sizes provided for clarity.
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[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’ve been running for over 5 years, and after a few weeks with the Brooks Hyperion Max 3, I’m thoroughly impressed. The fit is secure yet comfortable, with a sock-like upper and great heel lockdown. The cushioning strikes a perfect balance—soft enough for long runs but still responsive, thanks to the dual-density midsole and rocker design. It delivers a smooth, efficient ride that keeps my legs feeling fresh. Despite its high stack, the shoe feels stable and supportive on roads, and so far, durability has been excellent. It’s a top-tier daily trainer that’s well worth the investment.
Absolutely disappointed with these. I loved every aspect of hyperion 2 and was so excited to try these. First, the upper is not breathable AT ALL! The tow box is narrow to the point that I had pain from my fingers hitting the toe box after a flat four miles run! The sole feels like a cheap hoka! Despite hyperion 2 being an amazing fast shoe that was my go to for tempo and interval runs, the hyperion 3 felt like a cheap plush shoe that depleted all of my energy with each stride. I could not even maintain my easy run pace with these and I’m not exaggerating. Absolutely disappointed at Brooks for messing up the hyperion 2. First with catamount and now with this :/
I loved the Hyperion 2. I fit me perfectly and war the ideal shoe for me in every way. The 3 was too narrow. Too heavy. Too “sock-like” and I returned them. I with I could still get the 2.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is review of the Brooks Hyperion 3 running shoe. I use the shoes for casual jogging, aerobics, warm up at the gym and for normal everyday use. I average 2 days a week weight lifting and 3 days cardio. The shoe is comfortable and very lightweight. If fits snug and is not tight. The cushion sole is like a firm pillow on my feet. No pressure points or rubbing after 4 weeks of use. The shoe performed well during my runs around the track at the gym. It gripped the track well, no slipping, and was responsie and very stable. Materials are made of good quality and are holding up well after four weeks of use. As far as design, I love the flexibility of the tongue, it pulls up easily. The heal tab was too short and hard to use for getting the shoe on. The color is a bright aqua and I did not like at first, but I warmed up to it. Overall I really like the shoe and would recomment it.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’ve been wearing the Brooks Hyperion 3 for a few weeks now, and it’s quickly become my go-to shoe for both speed workouts and casual everyday wear. The first thing I noticed was how incredibly lightweight they are—seriously, it feels like you’re wearing nothing at all, but still getting great support. The cushioning strikes the perfect balance between soft and responsive. It’s firm enough to push the pace but still provides enough comfort for runs. The updated upper is breathable and hugs the foot nicely without feeling restrictive. No hot spots, no break-in time—just straight performance. Traction is solid even on slightly wet pavement, and the energy return from the midsole keeps me moving forward with less fatigue. These shoes make tempo runs feel easier and have even shaved seconds off my splits. Highly recommend for anyone training for a race or just looking to add a fast, lightweight shoe to their rotation. Brooks nailed it with the Hyperion 3!
I bought and had to return! I absolutely loved the Hyperion 2 (from fit, to comfort and overall look), and I wonder why Brooks would totally change pretty much everything with the Hyperion 3. The Hyperion 3 was tight fitting everywhere on my foot. I have worn an 8.5 in every Brooks (Ghost, Hyperion Glycerin) and never have felt like shoe was overly snug. These did. Again, I returned after one run in these- disappointed- bought a last pair I could find of the Hyperion 2!! If you were excited about the Hyperion 2s don’t have expectations that the Hyperion 3 is anything like!
Wow- I love these! The fit is perfect and the comfort and bounce makes these hard to beat. I’ll be back for more!
Like others have said, this is a huge step back from the Hyperion 2. The Hyperion 2 was true to its predecessors Hyperion and Hyperion Tempo. This version seems to try to go for more bulk which cancels out everything I sought out in the original Hyperions. The toe box is an embarrassment and, like at least one other comment has pointed out, you need to order at least a half size up from what you usually get. If this is where Brooks is headed for what used to be their most minimal shoe, I’ll start looking elsewhere.
I really like the feel of the shoe over. The added cushion in the forefoot is comfortable and responsive. I did have to go up 1/2 size than what I normally wear. I would recommend trying them on first at a store before ordering. The atomizer color scheme is unique and very visible for road safety.
My feet are normal but I like a lot of room in the toe box so I ordered a men's in my regular size. The shoe was comfortable (very) but narrow in the toe box and too short in my regular Brooks size. I'm ordering a bigger size to see if the fit improves; otherwise both pairs will go back. I agree with other reviewers, they need to make a wide. This shoe would be perfect in a wide. I used to run in Hyperion 1 and these are totally different shoes.