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We’ve got another running shoe, that seems to be straddling the line of uses. Is it a super trainer? Is it a race day shoe for many? Is it just a great up tempo running shoe? Let’s dig in to the Brooks Hyperion Max 2 and find out.One thing I’ve noticed from all our testers this year is a feeling that the Brooks cushioning is just a bit firmer than other brands.
This absolutely isn’t a bad thing, it’s why the Ghost is a long time favorite of so many runners. But I do notice each of us saying that maybe we expected something a bit more and I believe that’s why. Plus, anytime you hear “Max”, well you expect a whole bunch of soft or bouncy foam.
Recently we looked at the Hyperion 2 and today, we’re looking at it’s counterpart the Hyperion Max 2. Trust me, we agree, the names are getting out of control. But this updated to the Hyperion Max now lives up to the cushioned shoe we’d expect.
Run to the Finish Coach Lindsey has now tested both models to help give us a comparison and I’ll throw in some thoughts around the entire Brooks line as well. Lindsey is a 3:17 marathoner, so she knows what she likes when it comes to a shoe made for speed.
So let’s…
