Hyperion Elite 5 Review

Best shoe I’ve purchased. For me as a heel striker, the shoe helps absorb the contact and the carbon plate really makes a difference in efficiency. A little narrow for my feet but otherwise would 100% recommend this shoe for threshold, speed workouts, tempos, long runs, and racing. Not your typical everyday shoe but great for fast reps and races.

These Are Fast Shoes

I do a 30 min HIIT. 2 min loops. I’ve done 122 runs first half 2026 so far. . I have two hyper speed days. Wed and Fri. They have been great so far. I feel fast just lacing them up. lol

Hyperion Elite 5 Is Amazing!!!

The Brooks Hyperion Elite 5 is the best racing shoe I’ve ever worn. It’s incredibly lightweight, responsive, and comfortable, with a secure fit that feels natural from the first mile. The combination of the carbon plate and DNA Gold foam delivers a smooth, fast ride that makes it easy to maintain race pace while keeping my legs feeling fresh. Brooks has created a true super shoe that inspires confidence on every run. I highly recommend the Hyperion Elite 5 to anyone looking to set a new personal best.

Great Shoes

Great shoe! I set several PRs. Super lightweight and airy. I’ll definitely buy another pair!

Could Be Better

It could be better with a sock type tongue. Otherwise light and responsive

I like them but at the same time I don’t Maybe I run a little awkward but the left shoe heel feels like the shoe is collapsing while I am running

Fast, Durable, And Breathable

Shoe rides well and has good bounce. Fit is secure and true-to-size. Not an unstable shoe, but it might not be for you if you want more stability. I like for my ankles to go through a more natural range so the Hyperion Elite 5 is great. Upper has tons of ventilation, but still feels strong and durable.

Fit Doesn't Work For Me

I have been running in the Hyperion Max 3 for more than a year and I love them. I'm training for the Chicago Marathon and decided to try these as a race day option. The weight is incredibly light and the cushioning is firm but just squishy enough to be comfortable. Sadly, the heel design falls way too low on my foot and even with a lace lock my heels were slipping out at every step. I'm returning them.

Fast, Springy Shoe

This is my first "super shoe", and it didn't disappoint. It's very light, and very springy. I've used it in one 5k race so far, and I look forward to using it in more. It seemed to really shine with the kick in the last mile, and when you want to go fast in general.

Fantastic.

I love these. They are comfortable and really have that “pep” I was looking for. I did do a runners loop because I read about heel slippage, and I had 0 issues with that. These are shoes I would definitely buy again. They make a hard run feel good, and I am having 0 soreness the next days from it. Also- I am typically a 6 but got the 6.5 women because it was the smallest size they had. They fit perfectly.

“Every Day” Carbon Shoe

Only carbon shoe I've tried that feels like an every day runner but still gives that extra push. Love the no slip laces and stable feeling. Also no hot spots that you can get from narrow race day shoe.

Awesome Shoe

I was looking through all the reviews and I was worried that I would encounter those same issues when I purchased them but when I tried them on and went on multiple runs I did not witness any of the issues some of the people were having. I was specifically looking for heel slippage while I was running since that was the biggest negative review but I had no issues with that even when I sprinted with them. The shoes fits great they felt really good and light while running, I have knee issues due to being in the Marine Corps but when I wore these shoes and went on long runs my knees felt great. I would recommend this shoe to anyone in the service with knee issues like me.

Great Show

Wore them for a 10k and they fit and felt great. Reading the reviews many buyers complained the heel feels like it is slipping. I adjusted the laces and solved the issues…..for me. I will be purchasing a second pair when the time comes.

Look Good!

These shoes look great and are incredibly lightweight. Keen to race in them.

Impressed

Wow they are bouncy and fast! First use of them I set a 5k PR on a hilly course. Some was psychological because I have never had carbon shoes, and some was physical due to how snappy the shoes felt. Very easy to maintain 180 spm for the whole sprint. One run/race in so I can't speak to durability, but they are race day shoes so I'm not fully expecting these to survive for hundreds of miles