Brooks Hyperion Max 4 Women's Tempo Running Shoes
The Brooks Hyperion Max 4 Women's Tempo Running Shoes are lightweight race training shoes designed for runners working on faster training sessions and hitting target times. A high stack of DNA GOLD and DNA FLASH v2 cushioning combines with a nylon SpeedVault plate and RapidRoll Rocker geometry to provide impact protection, propulsion and quick heel to toe transitions.
The lightweight upper provides breathability and comfort while retaining enough structure to help secure the foot at higher speeds. That balance matters during faster sessions, where keeping the foot connected to the shoe helps you make the most of the responsive platform underneath.
The Hyperion Max 4 uses a high stack combination of DNA GOLD and DNA FLASH v2 cushioning. The additional cushioning is designed to soften impact and protect your legs during faster training, while maintaining the performance focused character expected from a tempo running shoe.
Brooks uses a curved RapidRoll Rocker geometry to actively assist the transition from heel to toe. This encourages quicker turnover and helps you move smoothly through each stride, complementing the propulsion provided by the SpeedVault plate.
A nylon SpeedVault plate works within the cushioned platform to provide propulsion as you run. For sessions where you're trying to hold a quicker pace or hit specific times, the plate adds structure and assistance through the transition without changing the Hyperion Max 4 into a carbon plated racing shoe.
Who is the Hyperion Max 4 best for?
The Brooks Hyperion Max 4 is best for men looking for a lightweight, highly cushioned running shoe specifically designed for faster race training. Its combination of high stack cushioning, a nylon SpeedVault plate and RapidRoll Rocker makes it particularly relevant when you want impact protection alongside the propulsion and quick turnover required for faster sessions.
Key features
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DNA GOLD and DNA FLASH v2 cushioning combine in a high stack platform to help soften impact.
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Nylon SpeedVault plate provides propulsion when running at faster training paces.
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RapidRoll Rocker geometry actively assists heel to toe transitions for quicker turnover.
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Lightweight upper provides breathability and comfort.
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Structured upper construction helps secure the foot when running at higher speeds.
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6 mm heel drop provides the specified heel to toe geometry.
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Standard women's B width.
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White / Cyber Yellow / Black colourway gives this version its distinctive finish.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the Brooks Hyperion Max 4 have a plate?
Yes. The Brooks Hyperion Max 4 uses a nylon SpeedVault plate designed to provide propulsion during faster running. It works alongside the high stack DNA GOLD and DNA FLASH v2 cushioning and RapidRoll Rocker geometry to create the shoe's performance focused ride.
What type of running is the Brooks Hyperion Max 4 designed for?
The Brooks Hyperion Max 4 is a lightweight women's race training shoe designed for faster running sessions. Its high stack DNA GOLD and DNA FLASH v2 cushioning provides impact protection, while the nylon SpeedVault plate and RapidRoll Rocker are designed to assist propulsion and quick turnover.
What is the heel drop of the Brooks Hyperion Max 4?
The Brooks Hyperion Max 4 has a 6 mm heel drop. It combines this geometry with the RapidRoll Rocker, which is designed to actively assist heel to toe transitions and encourage quicker turnover during faster running.
What cushioning does the Brooks Hyperion Max 4 use?
The Brooks Hyperion Max 4 combines DNA GOLD and DNA FLASH v2 in a high stack cushioning platform. Brooks uses this combination to help protect against impact while providing the plush cushioning and performance characteristics required from its lightweight race training shoe.
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Speed Level: Fastest
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Neutral Support
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Midsole drop: 6mm
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Weight: 249g (one shoe)
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Midsole Technology: DNA GOLD & DNA Flash v2
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Width: Standard Women’s B
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Colour: White / Cyber Yellow / Black
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Fastest Speed Level
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If you're looking to unlock top speeds for race day, try the ‘Fastest Speed Level’ BROOKS running shoes with responsive, lightweight cushioning. Featuring top of the range speed technology so you can chase your next PR and be race ready.
Neutral Support
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Normal sized Arches.
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During push off there is an even distribution from the front of the foot.
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The foot lands on the outside of the heel, then rolls inward to absorb the shock and support body weight.
Drop
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The difference from the heel of the shoe to the forefoot.
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Shoes with a higher heel drop tend to be preferred by runners that land heel-first.
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Shoes with a lower heel drop are often favoured by forefoot or midfoot strikers.
| BROOKS | |||||||||||
| WOMEN'S | |||||||||||
| US | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 |
| UK | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 |
| EU | 38 | 38.5 | 39 | 40 | 40.5 | 41 | 42 | 42.5 | 43 | 44 | 44.5 |
| Please note that sizes and fit may vary depending on the model of footwear. | |||||||||||
| WOMEN'S SHOE WIDTH | |
| B | Standard |
| D | Wide |
| 2E | X-Wide |
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