BrooksHyperion 3
With updated DNA FLASH v2 cushioning and a race-ready fit, the Hyperion 3 delivers a responsive, energetic ride built for speed. Lightweight, agile, and efficient, it’s the go-to choice for fast workouts, uptempo miles, and powerful race-day performance.
Details
The Brooks Hyperion 3 is built for runners who want a responsive, fast-feeling shoe that can comfortably cover everything from interval sessions to race-day efforts. As Brooks’ lightweight performance trainer, it strikes an ideal balance — quick enough for speedwork and strides, yet cushioned enough for runners who prefer a nimble, faster ride even during daily miles.
The midsole features updated DNA FLASH v2, a nitrogen-infused foam tuned for springy responsiveness and energetic turnover. With an added 2mm of foam in the midsole and 2mm in the sockliner, the Hyperion 3 brings a touch more comfort and protection without dampening the fast, connected feel underfoot.
The RoadTack rubber outsole offers reliable traction and durability while remaining stripped down to minimize weight, ensuring confident grip during fast efforts and efficient miles.
Up top, a double-layer jacquard mesh upper provides breathable security, offering a locked-in midfoot and a distraction-free fit that feels natural and adaptive when the pace quickens. Streamlined where it matters and flexible where it counts, the Hyperion 3 is purpose-built for speed-driven running.
Whether you’re tackling your first tempo sessions or sharpening for peak performance, the Brooks Hyperion 3 offers a confident blend of lightness, responsiveness, and comfort that encourages fast, efficient movement.
MIDSOLE
DNA FLASH v2 nitrogen-infused foam is designed for lightweight cushioning and a responsive, springy ride.
OUTSOLE
RoadTack Rubber lightweight rubber compound built for durability and reliable traction on the road.
UPPER
Double Jacquard Mesh breathable and lightweight mesh with a midfoot lockdown design that delivers a secure, distraction-free fit.
Researched and compiled by Mark Shannon
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Specifications
Cadence Database Analysis
How the Brooks Hyperion 3 compares with 69 current Trainers / Daily shoes tracked by Cadence.
Comparisons use listed specifications tracked by Cadence. Manufacturer reference sizes and measurement methods can vary. Learn about our data methodology.
Where It Fits
- Cushioning
- High
- Listed weight
- Notably light for category
- Stack
- Slightly low for category
- Price
- Lower-priced for category
- Drop
- Typical for category
- Plate
- None
- Group
- Trainers / Daily
Compared With Trainers / Daily
| Metric | Hyperion 3 | Group median | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed weight | 8.5oz | 9.6oz | Lighter (10th percentile) |
| Heel stack | 37mm | 38mm | Lower (28th percentile) |
| Forefoot stack | 29mm | 31mm | Lower (29th percentile) |
| Drop | 8mm | 8mm | Typical (56th percentile) |
| Price | $140 | $160 | Lower range (10th percentile) |
What Stands Out
- At $140, its price sits $20 below the median of the 69 current Trainers / Daily shoes in the Cadence database ($160).
- At 8.5 oz, its listed weight is 1.1 oz below the median of the 69 current Trainers / Daily shoes in the Cadence database (9.6 oz).
- Its 29mm forefoot stack is 2.0mm below the current Trainers / Daily median of 31mm (n=69).
