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Brooks Hyperion Elite Md
Middle-distance raceBrooks

Hyperion Elite Md

A middle-distance track racing spike with a full-length carbon plate, built for 800m to 1500m events.

$180MSRP
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Comparable specifications
Use these measurements to compare shoes on equal terms.
Terrain
track
Primary use
Middle-distance race
Races
5K–10K
Also good for
Intervals / speedwork, Track workout
Cushion
minimal
Firmness
soft
Weight
153.1g
Drop
0mm
Stack
not published
Plate
carbon
Midsole
DNA FLASH v2
Widths
standard
Release
2024
Speed intervalsShort distanceLightweightRace dayCarbon plate
Our read

For competitive middle-distance track runners chasing PRs, this is an ultralight, aggressive 6-pin spike defined by its carbon SpeedVault plate and minimal underfoot feel.

Ride

A near-zero-drop, barely-there platform with responsive DNA FLASH v2 foam and a full-length carbon plate for a propulsive, aggressive toe-off.

Fit

Standard width only, with a snug race fit; reviewers found length and width true to slightly variable, and the heel is reported to hold securely without pinching.

Best for

Track racers running 800m to 1500m who want maximum lightness and a snappy plated toe-off over cushioning or comfort.

Avoid if

You need any real cushioning or road/trail versatility, since this is a spiked track-only shoe with minimal protection unsuited to distance or daily running.

Sources
What informed our read. We link out rather than reproduce others’ reviews.