assistant: The **Brooks Hyperion Elite MD v2** is a track-specific spike shoe — it's built for 1500m through 10K *on the track*, not road racing. If you're racing 5K/10K on the road, this isn't the right tool. I only have this one shoe in my data right now, so I can't give you a full road-racing lineup. But I can help you find the right shoe if you clarify one thing: **Are you racing on the track or on the road?** If it's the road, I'd also want to know: **Have you raced in a carbon-plated super-shoe before, or would this be your first?** At your sub-19 5K pace and 60kg bodyweight, you're in the sweet spot for a full-carbon racer, but prior experience with the plate geometry matters for the fit recommendation. Once I know the surface and your plating background, I can point you toward the right shoe.

assistant: For road 5K/10K racing at your pace and weight, the **Saucony Endorphin Pro v5** is the right pick — it's a full-carbon road racer built for exactly this distance and pace profile. The **Brooks Hyperion Elite MD v2** is a track spike shoe, not a road racer. It's built for on-track 1500m–10K with minimal cushioning and a spike plate. If you're racing on the road, it won't work; if you're racing on the track, it's purpose-built but I have no expert reviews to lean on. **Endorphin Pro v5 for road racing:** 215g, full-length carbon plate, aggressive rocker, 39.0/31.0mm stack (8.0mm drop). The dual-layer PEBA midsole (PWRRUN HG + PWRRUN PB) gives you firm, responsive cushioning with strong energy return — exactly what you want at sub-19 5K pace. At 60kg, you're light enough that the shoe's responsive character won't feel harsh. The wide forefoot fit is a bonus if you need room there, though lockdown is noted as poor — worth checking the fit in-store or trying a tighter lacing pattern. Expert reception is mixed, which usually signals trade-offs rather than a flawed shoe. For your biomechanics (neutral, road, race-day), the Endorphin Pro v5 is the clear choice. One follow-up: **Have you raced in a carbon-plated super-shoe before?** If not, the aggressive rocker and responsive feel might take a shakeout run or two to dial in — totally normal, but worth knowing going in.