BrooksHyperion Elite 5
Powered by DNA GOLD foam and a custom-tuned carbon plate, the Hyperion Elite 5 generates explosive propulsion for chasing PRs over long-distance race efforts. Feather-light, finely tuned, and ruthlessly fast, it’s built to take your biggest goals from aspiration to achievement.
Details
Engineered for half and full marathon athletes chasing peak performance, the Brooks Hyperion Elite 5 is a precision-crafted super shoe designed to convert months of training into maximum race-day speed. Athlete-tested and competition-ready, it blends cutting-edge innovation with biomechanical efficiency to help unlock your fastest possible performance.
At the center of its propulsion system is the all-new DNA GOLD midsole — Brooks’ lightest, springiest, and most responsive foam to date. Made from 100% PEBA, it offers ultra-light cushioning with exceptional energy return, providing a fluid and uplifting ride through sustained race efforts.
A uniquely size-specific SpeedVault+ carbon plate is tuned for each shoe dimension, optimizing stiffness and propulsion while eliminating unnecessary material. This ensures a snappy toe-off that feels custom-matched to your stride efficiency and foot mechanics.
Beneath, the minimal SpeedTack outsole delivers strategic traction with no excess weight, allowing for efficient power transfer and secure grip on the road. Up top, a stripped-down race-fit upper with a pressed TPU wrap and silicone lace sheaths creates a near weightless, second-skin containment that stays locked-in at every pace.
Purpose-built for the demands of elite racing, the Hyperion Elite 5 delivers uncompromising responsiveness, connectivity, and propulsion when it matters most.
MIDSOLE
- DNA GOLD superfoam is Brooks' lightest and most responsive foam ever—made from 100% PEBA for ultra-soft cushioning, max energy return, and effortless bounce with every stride.
- SpeedVault+ carbon plate is custom-sized to each shoe, delivering tuned stiffness, snappy propulsion, and a ride that feels perfectly dialed in for your foot.
OUTSOLE
- SpeedTack rubber grips the road exactly where you need it, using minimal weight to deliver confident traction without slowing you down.
UPPER
- Minimal race-ready upper features a full TPU wrap, silicone lace sheaths, and a featherlight design that locks in like a second skin.
Compiled by Mark Shannon, professional runner and founder of Cadence.
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