Brooks launched the original Hyperion back in 2019. It was a modest racing flat which received good reviews, and then in 2020 they launched their Hyperion series with The Hyperion Elite (a Carbon plated super shoe) and the Hyperion Tempo, which according to Brooks is a shoe specifically designed for race training.

A race training shoe is something nearly as light and as fast as a racing shoe, but at the same time equally durable as a daily trainer. Hyperion Tempo uses the same DNA Flash midsole as used by Hyperion Elite 2,  and the key difference is the stack height and the carbon plate. 

Other super shoes that have similar race training counterparts are:

* Nike Alphafly Next% & Nike Air Zoom Tempo Next%
* Saucony Endorphin Pro 2 & Saucony Speed 2
* Adidas Adios Pro 2 & Adidas Boston 10
* Nike Vaporfly next% & Nike Pegasus Turbo 2  

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### What makes up Hyperion Tempo?

**Midsole** - The DNA Flash midsole (which is very similar to Skechers Hyperburst and Puma Nitro) is EVA foam infused with Nitrogen. The cushioning is not very bouncy and it gives a fairly decent amount of ground feel and at the same time provides enough protection. 

**Stack Height** - With 31mm at the heel and 23m at the forefoot, the shoe provides an 8mm offset, which is good for midfoot and forefoot strikers, and just enough for heel strikers.

**Upper & lacing** - The synthetic upper is the best that I have seen on any shoe so far. It's quite thin and lightweight, and has a lot of pores in the forefoot making it very breathable. It does not retain water, and is very efficient in hot and rainy climates, though I feel it might not be very ideal for colder climates. The tongue is thin and slightly padded and is complimented with thin elastic laces (The first of its kind that I have used). 

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**Design** - Even though Brooks does not explicitly mention this, the shoe has a rocker design, that helps in heel / mid foot transitions - Forefoot and makes the run much more efficient and economical.  

**Weight** - At 205gms the Hyperion tempo has officially dethroned the king of all lightweight Training shoes, the Pegasus Turbo 2 (215gms), and as of date this is the lightest running shoe in my rack. 

**Aesthetics** - I own the one with a black upper & a turquoise blue sole, and it's simply beautiful. The design is subtle yet elegant and the colors are vibrant.

### Ride in Hyperion Tempo

**Usage** - I have used the HT for a wide variety of paces all the way from Easy (6:10min/km) to Racing (46min 10k). The lightweight, rocker structure of the HT makes any run a cruise. There is very little bounce and the midsole returns as much energy as one gives it. This makes running very efficient at any pace, up to 25km.

**Feel** - The DNA Flash midsole is light and at the same time returns as much or more energy that is thrown at it. The lightweight midsole lets the foot glide effortlessly.

**Stability** - The shoe is stable and provides good arch support as well. 

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**Grip** - HT feels extremely agile in both dry, wet and specifically rainy conditions. Few midsoles (especially Nike react) tend to absorb water and this makes the shoe very squishy during runs on rainy days. DNA Flash however doesn’t absorb as much as I've experienced with other shoes. 

**Fit and Comfort** - HT gives the foot a very good and comfortable lockdown. And never even once during my runs have I had to stop to retie my laces. The only concern I have with the upper is its durability.

**Durability** - After 500kms I have noticed some bit of wear and tear on the ankle liners. The outsole treads are intact and I think these are definitely good for another 500 kms.

### Why consider Hyperion Tempo?

**Price** - At ₹ 13500/- these shoes definitely don't come cheap, but Brooks India has been generous enough to give a flat 10% through their influencers.  Compared to other Race training shoes, the HT is priced on par. Adidas Boston 10 - ₹ 13,999/-, Nike Air Zoom Tempo Next% - (which is sold at a discounted rate of  ₹ 14,007 & the actual price is ₹ 17,595/-). And compared to the other popular daily trainers, these are sold at a 30% premium.



**HT is for you, if ...**

+ You already have your shoe rotation sorted and now you are looking at a new tempo trainer. 
+ You are a serious runner who has an easy day shoe and a race day shoe in rotation, it makes a lot of sense to add a tempo/training shoe to your current shoe rotation, just to bring down the number of miles you clock on your precious race day super shoes, and rather preserve them for your race day.
+ You are a runner who has been using daily trainers for a while now and want to give yourself an upgrade. 
+ You are a shoe geek and would love to try out new tech, this is definitely worth considering
+ You are looking for a single shoe for racing and training, you can still consider this if your racing distance is up to half marathon.

**This is probably is not the right shoe, if ...**

+ You are looking for a shoe that is cheaper and more versatile,  then daily trainers are recommended.
+ You are looking for a shoe that would take you beyond 25k - You might want to consider a shoe with larger stack height.  

**Suggested Rotation:**

In my current shoe rotation, I use the 

+ Nike Infinity for my easy / long runs
+ HT for mid distance tempo
+ Endorphin Pro 2 for the fast and long days

### Review Summary
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    "Extremely Light Weight",
    "Stable Ride",
    "Very good traction",
    "Effective foot lockdown",
    "Breathable upper",
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    "May not be durable beyond 900 kms",
    "Not suitable for long runs beyond 25km",
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<InfoCard title="RECOMMENDATION">
<p>Brooks Hyperion tempo is my go to shoe for training. The lightweight and versatility gives confidence to take it for any morning run. The only exception being longer runs over 25k.</p>
<p>I would definitely recommend this brilliant package for training and racing short to medium distances. Happy Running.</p>
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500km review of the Brooks Hyperion Tempo (HT). How it rides, what kind of runs it works best and how it stacks up against similar shoes in the market.

Brooks Hyperion Tempo Review

If you have used the ASICS Gel Hyper Speed series of racing flats, you will be in for a surprise with the latest avatar of ASICS Hyper Speed.  In the past, it has been a lightweight shoe with a low heel drop and just enough cushioning. New Hyper Speed while maintains the good parts, it is a very different shoe. 

At the higher end of the running shoe market, shoes have completely changed over the last 4 years - high stack heights, rocker bottoms, and lightweight foams. However, at the lower end of the market, things haven’t. Asics Hyper Speed takes a fresh perspective at the lower end of the market segment.  

### What makes up Hyper Speed?

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Hyper Speed has a rocker midsole design, with a high stack height and high toe spring. 

__Geometry:__  Hyper Speed is a rocker-bottom shoe. Rocker-bottom shoes are popularized by Hoka One One, and now have become mainstream. Rockers help runners to transition from landing to toe-off smoothly, and are supposed to help better running economy.  As can be seen in the picture, rockers have a high toe spring angle and an exaggerated heel spring. Asics says Hyper Speed’s geometry was inspired by its Guidesole design. Guidesole is used by Asics, for their other rocker shoes such as Meta Ride, Glide Ride, and Evo Ride.

__MidSole:__ Midsole is made of spEVA (a blend of EVA and rubber). Blending rubber with EVA supposed to make the shoe more bouncier. The midsole has a relatively high stack height (30mm) for a shoe in this category. High stack height also helps with running economy. The shoe has an 8mm drop from heel to toe.

__Upper:__ Upper is a mesh structure and is made of very lightweight and breathable material, to help the runs to be more comfortable. 

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### Why buy Hyper Speed?

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My training mileage has increased recently with longer runs and faster workouts. I am on the lookout for a new shoe that can handle the volume and intensity. Another criteria I have is the price. Hyper Speed matched my needs perfectly. 

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Recently I started my speed training in preparation for the upcoming season of races. Asics Gel DS Trainer that I use reached its end of life. I am on the lookout for a shoe that is light weight, and good for speed training. Hyper Speed seemed to fit the bill perfectly. A rocker bottom design, high toe spring, high stack height, and extremely lightweight shoe for under 5000 rupees I thought is a steal. 


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### Running in Hyper Speed

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I have run more than 50 KM so far.  Used them for Tempo runs, intervals, fartlek, and hill workouts. It is great for faster workouts such as tempos and fartlek runs. It is much lighter compared to shoes I used in this range, which definitely helps me in speed. The cushioning is bouncy to give an extra push from the ground. The cushioning keeps the foot firm while running, also provides stability, and is very comfortable. 

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I have run about 90 KM in these shoes for easy runs, recovery runs, interval runs, and tempo runs. The shoes handled all of them well.  

+ __Easy Runs__ are very comfortable in these shoes. It provides decent cushioning, good for easy and recovery runs.
+ __Interval Runs__ are when geometry and aggressive toe spring really come into effect. The transition from mid-foot to forefoot is extremely smooth when taking off. The geometry encourages forefoot strike. Here is the foot strike as observed when running in Asics Gel DS Trainer (mid-foot strike) and Asics Hyper Speed (fore-foot strike). (courtesy: [runmechanics.in](https://runmechanics.in)). 

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+ __Tempo Runs__ can really take advantage of the bounce offered. But don’t expect too much bounce like that offered by foams like PEBA or e-TPU.  spEVA midsole cushioning is very firm and works very well as a daily trainer for shorter runs under 15k.  Longer runs beyond 15k, one can feel the fatigue.  

Rocker design, aggressive toe spring, and excessive heel spring can be uncomfortable and may need getting used to for heel strikers.  



**Fit and Comfort**

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Having a wider foot, and a bunion problem, I was worried about the fit. But it wasn't a problem. The flexible upper gives a good amount of space for movement inside the shoe. The forefoot is roomy and yet secure while running. I've felt the impact on the knees is much lower. I got used to the shoes’ feel after just a half an hour of running. The mesh upper feels light and loose because of the breathable material. Lacing is good, and it is easy to wear shoes as well. The only problem I faced was that the tongue of the shoe is a little uncomfortable. Tongue crumples and can chafe if you are not wearing good socks. 

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It is true to size and fits the same as other Asics shoes that I have used. The mesh upper has rough edges and is not the best. The sock liner is surprisingly thin and attaches itself to the midsole with glue. The heel of the shoe is very well padded and locks perfectly, which is very important for those faster interval runs.

**Stability**

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The shoes are light but at the same time are very good with stability. When I add a lot of
Mileage in a week, the runs towards the end of the week were on fatigued legs. Stability is important to avoid injuries. These shoes feel very stable for faster runs even on fatigued legs. 

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While the stack height is big, the wider base keeps the shoe stable enough for shorter runs.  Stability is better compared to other neutral racing flats.  Here is a comparative graph between Reebok Run Fast 2 and Asics Hyper Speed.  Pronation angle averaged at 12 degrees for Run Fast 2, while Hyper Speed is quite stable at about 10.5 degrees.  (courtesy: [runmechanics.in](https://runmechanics.in)) 

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**Aesthetics**

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The darker colourway that I have is simple and looks very neat. The trademark Asics tiger makes it look fast and classy.  The shoes are easy to clean and dry very fast. The sole of the shoe does not pick up stones or leaves.

### Review Summary
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    "Breathable, roomy, and comfortable to wear",
    "Rocker bottom is great for faster runs like tempos and intervals",
    "Firm cushioning protects well from shock",
    "Excellent value for Money",
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    "The tongue of the shoe is slightly uncomfortable",
    "Road grip is not the best in its class",
    "Not so comfortable for distance beyond 15K",
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<p>Highly recommended as a daily trainer for speed workouts, and short distance races up to 10k.</p>
<p>For those looking to use rocker-bottom racers or looking to transition to midfoot strike, Hyper Speed is an excellent transitionary shoe.</p> 
<p>Under 5000 rupees it is the best in its class.</p> 
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Multi-tester review of ASICS Hyper Speed (Men & Women editions): A lightweight, and fast rocker shoe in the budget. Works well for speed workouts, short to medium-distance training runs, and races under 10K.

ASCIS Hyper Speed Review

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Reviews

Brooks Hyperion Tempo Review

ASCIS Hyper Speed Review