Brooks Hyperion Elite 4 PB
A February 2025 upgrade of the Elite 4 that swapped in the bouncy DNA Gold supercritical PEBA midsole with a carbon plate, making it the first genuinely competitive Brooks super shoe. For marathon and half racers who want something different from the Vaporfly hegemony. Casual runners shouldn't pay $250 for what is strictly a race-day tool, and it fits snug.
Reach for the Brooks Hyperion Elite 4 PB for race day. It's a neutral shoe, best for runners with an efficient stride who don't need pronation support. The tall, soft stack favors comfort over ground feel. That's great for high mileage and bigger runners, less so for racing snappiness.
- DNA Gold PEBA foam is a big leap over prior Elites
- Light, aggressive race-day ride
- More stable than many super shoes
- Race-day only durability
- Snug, narrow fit
- Superseded by Hyperion Elite 5 within months
| Shoe | Cushion | Support | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nike Alphafly 3 | Maximum | Neutral | $285 | Analyze |
| Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 | Maximum | Neutral | $250 | Analyze |
| ASICS Metaspeed Sky Tokyo | Maximum | Neutral | $275 | Analyze |
| ASICS Metaspeed Sky Paris | Maximum | Neutral | $250 | Analyze |
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