A fast, stable race-day shoe with full-length PEBA and a carbon plate; the reviewer sees it as best for half marathon and below rather than full marathon. — FORDY RUNS
Probably wouldn't pick either Hyperion Elite version, but the 4 PB was the better direction.
A yellow-light carbon racer: light and capable on paper, but Thomas and Meg both find it underwhelming for a modern super shoe due to firm ground feel and missing forefoot pop, though faster/heavier reviewers on their team like it.
Best for: Runners who prefer ground feel and a traditional racing-flat feel over a bouncy, rockered super shoe ride.
The Hyperion Elite 5 had a soft, pleasant ride but the narrow midfoot created stability issues and the awkward upper hurt its overall appeal; the v6 addresses most of these concerns.
Best for: Narrower-footed runners wanting a soft, plush ride for longer race distances who can handle the instability.
Didn't make top 5. Great squash but probably better suited to heel strikers running half/marathon. Lace-loop elements could be trimmed for weight.
Ed scored it 11.4/12 and calls it an unexpected banger and easily the best Brooks shoe he has tried, with top-tier build quality, a competitive PEBA midsole, and low weight.
Best for: Long-haul marathon and half marathon racing for efficient runners who want a light, comfortable, no-rubbing race shoe
A fast, stable race-day shoe with full-length PEBA and a carbon plate; the reviewer sees it as best for half marathon and below rather than full marathon.
A clear step up from the Hyperion Elite 4 PB that powered a 1:38 half-marathon for Fordy with legs still feeling fresh; he loves it for half and 10K but wouldn't pick it as his marathon shoe.
Best for: Half marathon and 10K racing for runners who want a light, traditional-feeling super shoe
Brooks's first legitimately competitive super shoe, best suited for heel strikers or runners wanting a more stable racing option; pricing at $275 feels high.
Best for: Heel strikers or midfoot strikers looking for a more stable super shoe for 5K through marathon racing.
Best for: Runners wanting performance gains without the unstable feel of more aggressive carbons
Best for: Newcomers to carbon shoes; runners wanting a stable race-day feel
Arguably Brooks's best carbon race shoe yet — smoother, more stable and more protective than most super shoes, at the cost of some aggressive pop; capable for everything up to the marathon.
Best for: A hedge-your-bets race day shoe for anyone who might need something reliable and protective to ease them home; great first carbon race shoe.
One of the better race shoes tested in 2025 — not a big advance over the 4 PB but a very good shoe. Brooks keep improving their racers.
Brooks's best carbon racer yet and a competitive top-tier super shoe, but priced at a premium and not standing out meaningfully against cheaper rivals; lacks the most aggressive pop in the category.
Best for: Runners who want super-shoe performance in a more accessible, stable and natural-feeling package; good for 5K through marathon and first-time carbon racers.
A solid progression over the Hyperion Elite 4 PB with a slightly more bouncy, well-balanced PEBA ride; Nick favors it for 5K-10K racing but would not take it to a marathon.
Best for: 5K to 10K racing, half marathon distance; accessible super shoe for runners who prefer a balanced foam over an aggressive, squishy ride
Reviewers note: True to size with great lockdown around narrow to normal feet; flexible slipper-like heel cups the foot well. Minimal toe-box height which Ed prefers. Felt-like lace loops are the main durability concern.
Per EDDBUD.
The Brooks Hyperion Elite 5 weighs about 201g (men's 9), has a 38.0mm heel stack and a 8.0mm heel-toe drop.
Reviewers compare the Brooks Hyperion Elite 5 to Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 3, ASICS Metaspeed Sky Tokyo, Puma Fast-R Nitro Elite 3, Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 3.
Per FORDY RUNS, EDDBUD, Believe in the Run, The Run Testers, Doctors of Running, Kofuzi.
Next Pair aggregates 16 expert reviews of the Brooks Hyperion Elite 5, including FORDY RUNS, EDDBUD, Kofuzi.
Per FORDY RUNS, EDDBUD, Kofuzi.
Compared to other road racing in the same lane.
