Hyperion Elite 5
A lightweight, carbon-plated racing shoe from Brooks built for road races spanning 5K to marathon distances.
- Terrain
- road
- Primary use
- Marathon race
- Races
- Half to marathon
- Also good for
- 5K race, 10K race, Half marathon race, Tempo / threshold
- Weight
- 195.6g
- Drop
- 8mm
- Stack
- not published
- Plate
- carbon
- Midsole
- DNA GOLD 100% PEBA
- Widths
- standard
The Hyperion Elite 5 is a purpose-built road racer, prioritizing minimal weight and propulsive PEBA cushioning over long-run comfort or stability, making it best suited to race-day efforts rather than daily training.
DNA GOLD PEBA foam paired with a size-customized carbon fiber SpeedVault+ plate is claimed to deliver a springy, propulsive ride tuned for forward momentum at race pace.
Manufacturer describes a race-day fit with a lighter-weight, near-invisible upper using silicone lace-sheaths and a full TPU pressed construction, suggesting a snug, low-volume fit typical of racing flats.
Road racing from 5K through marathon distance, speed workouts, and quick-transition race efforts where minimal weight matters most.
Avoid if you need a stable, cushioned daily trainer, run on trails, or require a wider, more accommodating fit — this shoe is purpose-built for race day, not everyday mileage.