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Brooks Hyperion Max 4
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Hyperion Max 4

The Brooks Hyperion Max 4 is a high-stack, nylon-plated road shoe built for uptempo training and fast long runs.

$200MSRP
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Comparable specifications
Use these measurements to compare shoes on equal terms.
Terrain
road
Primary use
Tempo / threshold
Also good for
Daily training, Long run, Half marathon race, Marathon race
Cushion
high
Firmness
balanced
Weight
286.3g
Drop
6mm
Stack
45/39mm
Plate
nylon
Midsole
DNA GOLD and DNA FLASH v2 dual-foam midsole
Upper
Lightweight breathable upper (76% recycled materials)
Widths
standard
Release
2026
Tempo workoutsSpeed intervalsDaily trainingRoadLightweightMarathonLong runs
How it compares
Side-by-side with its neighbouring generations.
Brooks Hyperion Max 4 vs Brooks Hyperion Max 3
Our read

A versatile uptempo trainer for runners who want plate-assisted rollover and tall cushioning without a carbon race price. Best as a do-it-all fast-day shoe rather than a true race-day specialist.

Ride

The 45/39 mm dual-foam midsole with a nylon SpeedVault plate and RapidRoll rocker gives a balanced, propulsive feel that rolls the foot forward through transitions.

Fit

Standard width only, and reviewers note the toe box runs narrower than the Hyperion Max 3, so it suits medium-to-slim feet best.

Best for

Runners wanting one shoe for tempo workouts and long uptempo efforts with a plated, rockered ride at a sub-carbon price.

Avoid if

You have wide feet or a broad toe box, or you want a true minimal-weight race-day flat.

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