There’s an old saying about buses; that you wait ages for one and then two come along at once. The same is true of top-tier Brooks racing shoes, because after waiting years for a competitive super-shoe from the brand, it has now released two in 2025.
The Brooks Hyperion Elite 5 follows hot on the heels of the Brooks Hyperion Elite 4 PB, which was the first Brooks racer to use a bouncy PEBA foam in the midsole, which elevated its performance to match that of the best carbon plate running shoes.
