Brooks Hyperion Max 2 (2024)
speed / tempo shoe for road running, best at 5k and 10k. Plateless tempo trainer · DNA Flash v2 · Smooth uptempo.
Previous generation: a newer version, the Brooks Hyperion Max 3, is in our database.
Specs
- Weight: 240 g (men's sample)
- Heel-to-toe drop: 8 mm
- Cushioning: 7/10 (our own scale)
- Terrain: road
- Support listed for: neutral
- Wide widths: not listed
- Launch price: $170 MSRP (Premium)
Spec source: Brooks website (we have no direct product link recorded, so please confirm the specs there). Shoe data last reviewed May 2026.
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Who should think twice
- Previous generation: a newer version, the Brooks Hyperion Max 3, is in our database.
- Only a standard width is listed in our data.
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- Adidas Adizero Boston 12: 7/10 cushioning · 6 mm drop · 245 g · Premium ($160–$220 MSRP)
- Brooks Hyperion Max 3: 7/10 cushioning · 8 mm drop · 230 g · Premium ($160–$220 MSRP)
- Saucony Endorphin Speed 5: 7/10 cushioning · 8 mm drop · 232 g · Premium ($160–$220 MSRP)
- Asics Magic Speed 4: 7/10 cushioning · 7 mm drop · 230 g · Premium ($160–$220 MSRP)
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the Brooks Hyperion Max 2 best for?
It is a speed / tempo shoe for road running, best at 5k and 10k. Its listed strengths are plateless tempo trainer, dna flash v2, smooth uptempo.
How much does the Brooks Hyperion Max 2 weigh?
It is listed at about 240 g (~8.5 oz) in a men's sample size.
What is the heel-to-toe drop of the Brooks Hyperion Max 2?
8 mm.
Does the Brooks Hyperion Max 2 come in wide sizes?
Only a standard width is listed in our data for the Hyperion Max 2.
Who should think twice about the Brooks Hyperion Max 2?
Previous generation: a newer version, the Brooks Hyperion Max 3, is in our database. Only a standard width is listed in our data.
Is there a newer version of the Brooks Hyperion Max 2?
Yes, the Brooks Hyperion Max 3 is in our database and is the better choice if you want the current generation.
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