That's what I think as well. Why is this thing so expensive if it's not using PEBA or something else of that caliber. 4th iteration, still EVA. How can this shoe compete with ZoomX, Lightstrike Pro, FFturbo, Pwrrun PB and still cost as much as them, at least make it cheaper if anything. Maybe there is someone, a higher-up, that is blocking the use of other materials for some reason. Hey at least it looks good!
If you’re coming off the Hyp Elite 3, this feels great. If you’re coming off the Adios Pro 3, it’s too too firm. And it’s too bad because the upper is great and the shoe is just so comfortable. Brooks generally is the most comfortable for me so I continue to hope the next version gets the midsole right.
That video has gotten me to watch all the reviews for this shoe lol. For the most part everyone is one the same page. Though only BITR's video had the dissapointed dad vibe haha.
The problem is Brooks is trying to sell a VW Golf GTI for the price of a Porsche Spyder. This foam technology in a race shoe would've been mediocre 3 yrs ago. Today in 2024 DNA Flash makes for a barely serviceable TRAINING shoe and *should* be priced as such. If the Hyperion Elite 4 were priced at $160-$170, it would be competitive with the Endorphin Speed, Takumi Sen, Boston 12, and Deviate Nitro's of the world. But then again, the Elite 4 probably couldn't even clean sweep those four 'lesser' shoes.
All the negative reviews for the Hyperion elite 3 worked in my favour.. I picked up a new pair from the Brooks store for $150 Australian dollars and have been using it as a plated trainer. I’m 6’6” and find the foam very good when doing intervals and long runs.
Any chances to get the verdict of the best super shoe for 2024? Already saw comparison of all but there’s no a final winner out there from all the new super shoes that just released
I purchased them, loved the fit and materials. However they killed the bottom of my feet while running. Felt like i was breaking in football cleats. After 4 runs it was time to return them…
@@grantmckay7014 I might sound harsh but Brooks’s technology and design is super outdated. To be fair Hyperion Elite 4 is a great looking shoe with an outdated, uninteresting foam.
I honestly really enjoyed this show. Very responsive and felt springy. Will be my race day shoe for a half Marathon🤙🏼
That's what I think as well. Why is this thing so expensive if it's not using PEBA or something else of that caliber. 4th iteration, still EVA. How can this shoe compete with ZoomX, Lightstrike Pro, FFturbo, Pwrrun PB and still cost as much as them, at least make it cheaper if anything. Maybe there is someone, a higher-up, that is blocking the use of other materials for some reason. Hey at least it looks good!
Lightstrike pro isn't PEBA
Thanks for the excellent review.
If you’re coming off the Hyp Elite 3, this feels great. If you’re coming off the Adios Pro 3, it’s too too firm. And it’s too bad because the upper is great and the shoe is just so comfortable. Brooks generally is the most comfortable for me so I continue to hope the next version gets the midsole right.
This is the shoe that sucked the life out of Thomas from BitR 😅
That video has gotten me to watch all the reviews for this shoe lol. For the most part everyone is one the same page. Though only BITR's video had the dissapointed dad vibe haha.
The problem is Brooks is trying to sell a VW Golf GTI for the price of a Porsche Spyder. This foam technology in a race shoe would've been mediocre 3 yrs ago. Today in 2024 DNA Flash makes for a barely serviceable TRAINING shoe and *should* be priced as such. If the Hyperion Elite 4 were priced at $160-$170, it would be competitive with the Endorphin Speed, Takumi Sen, Boston 12, and Deviate Nitro's of the world. But then again, the Elite 4 probably couldn't even clean sweep those four 'lesser' shoes.
All the negative reviews for the Hyperion elite 3 worked in my favour.. I picked up a new pair from the Brooks store for $150 Australian dollars and have been using it as a plated trainer. I’m 6’6” and find the foam very good when doing intervals and long runs.
Which brooks shoe NOW is the closest to the hyperion Elite 2 from years ago??
They were one of the best shoes I've ever had for speed.
Any chances to get the verdict of the best super shoe for 2024? Already saw comparison of all but there’s no a final winner out there from all the new super shoes that just released
The pro 4 is much softer foam this foam is very hard for me
Yeah the brooks foam tends to be firm at slower paces. At faster paces it's extremely responsive and soft.
Baffles me that Brooks didn't know that the foam wouldn't match the other brands. You guys all found it out. Don't they test their shoes?
Interesting that you guys seem to think it lacks aggression & punch considering that it was used to run a 3:47 mile 🤔
Imagine what they could’ve done in a better shoe.
Great point. I'm going to use the shoes John Walker used in the 70s for my next race!
A $300 CAD shoe that folks are saying they wouldn’t run 20k in? Sounds pretty bad
No... Didn't even need to watch this video. LOL I tried these at a store and was like ummmmm $250? Has to be a joke.. V4, still bad!
Sounds like completely wrong price point.
In short: no, their foam still sucks. Still can't understand why people purchase Brooks shoes at all? Brooks shouldn't exist.
I purchased them, loved the fit and materials. However they killed the bottom of my feet while running. Felt like i was breaking in football cleats. After 4 runs it was time to return them…
Glycerine is fine.
@@grantmckay7014 I might sound harsh but Brooks’s technology and design is super outdated. To be fair Hyperion Elite 4 is a great looking shoe with an outdated, uninteresting foam.
What type of shoes suggest
sound likes a deviate nitro 2 (not the elite)
Without the value of the Deviate Nitro 2.