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.
Researched and compiled by Mark Shannon
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Specifications
Cadence Database Analysis
How the Brooks Hyperion Elite 5 compares with 28 current Super Shoes / Race 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
- Slightly heavy for category
- Stack
- Notably low for category
- Price
- Typical price for category
- Drop
- Notably high for category
- Plate
- Yes
- Group
- Super Shoes / Race
Compared With Super Shoes / Race
| Metric | Hyperion Elite 5 | Group median | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed weight | 7.1oz | 6.75oz | Heavier (66th percentile) |
| Heel stack | 38mm | 40mm | Lower (27th percentile) |
| Forefoot stack | 30mm | 33.5mm | Lower (25th percentile) |
| Drop | 8mm | 6mm | Higher (89th percentile) |
| Price | $275 | $270 | Typical range (59th percentile) |
What Stands Out
- Its 8mm midsole drop is 2.0mm above the current Super Shoes / Race median of 6mm (n=28).
- Its 38mm heel stack is 2.0mm below the current Super Shoes / Race median of 40mm (n=28).
- Its 30mm forefoot stack is 3.5mm below the current Super Shoes / Race median of 33.5mm (n=28).
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