A runner sold their Hyperion Tempo after the first 6-mile run, saying it was the only shoe in six years to give them shin splints.
“Agree, had a pair and sold them after my first 6 mile run. Only shoe in 6 years to give me shin splints.”
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An owner calls the Hyperion Tempo a solid shoe but purely for speed work, recommending the Endorphin Speed 3 for longer runs.
“I’ve got the Hyperion tempos and while they are a solid shoe, I’d consider something like the Saucony Endorphin Speed 3.”
A runner has enjoyed the Hyperion Tempo for longer fast runs and intervals of 6–10 miles, feeling great throughout.
“I’ve enjoyed wearing the Hyperion Tempos on some longer fast runs as well as interval training. So far I’ve worn them for runs between 6-10 miles and I’ve felt great start to finish.”
A runner raced a half marathon in the Hyperion Tempo but would only use it for tempo or speed work, not long runs.
“Agree. I used it in a half marathon for the actual race but would not use it for long runs, only tempo or speed work.”
A runner absolutely loves the Hyperion Tempo for a half marathon, speed workouts and easy runs up to 13 miles.
“I have ran a half marathon in my Hyperion tempos and have done speed workouts plus easy long runs (nothing more than 13 miles) and I absolutely love them.”
A runner on their second pair loves the Hyperion Tempo and couldn't find a replacement they liked, using it for 14+ mile runs.
“I love my Hyperion Tempos. I am currently on my second pair I couldn’t find something to replace them that would make me happy.”
A runner has 469 miles on the Hyperion Tempo, uses it for everything including some single track, and ran a half marathon in it.
“I have 469 miles on my Hyperion Tempos, I use it for everything, even some buffed out single track.”
A 6'7", 215 lb runner loves the Hyperion Tempo for tempo and intervals and finds it more stable with more forefoot room than the Endorphin Speed.
“6’7, 215lbs and I love them.”
A runner says the Hyperion Tempo is their favourite shoe: comfortable and very light, fine up to 18 miles, and they plan to run their marathon in it.
“The Hyperion Tempo is my favorite shoe. I’ve seen lots of comments about swapping it out for longer distances, but I’ve done up to 18 miles in it without issue”
A runner retired their Hyperion Tempo at 500 miles and calls it great for tempo and long progression runs, on par with the Endorphin Speed 2.
“I retired mine at 500 miles. Great shoe for tempo and long progression runs.”
A runner found the Hyperion Tempo lacklustre at first but it keeps getting better with more miles.
“The more miles I put in the Hyperion tempo. The better it gets. It was such a lack luster shoe in the beginning miles”
A runner hates how the Hyperion Tempo feels but runs their fastest times in it and owns multiple pairs.
“I hate how they feel, but I run my fastest times in them.”
A runner likes the light Hyperion Tempo for road tempo runs and moderate trail runs, accepting its firmness.
“I like mine for tempo runs on the road and moderate runs on trails. On the firmer side of things, but that’s fine if I’m trying to turn over quickly because it’s so light.”
A runner finds the Hyperion Tempo lightweight and softer than the Glycerin 18/19, the slowest but most comfortable of their tempo shoes, though the laces are poor.
“Lightweight but actually feel softer to me on then the "max cushion" Brooks Glycerin (at least the 18/19).”
A runner finds the Hyperion Tempo comfortable and true to size but uninspiring and slower than their other non-plated tempo shoes.
“Don't love them, don't hate them. A little uninspiring and a slower tempo/threshold shoe than other non-plated options I have.”
A runner on their second pair of Hyperion Tempos loves them, ran a 1:25 half marathon in them, and has 600 km on the current pair.
“I absolutely love my Brooks Hyperion Tempo's. I'm currently on my second pair, which helped me achieve a Half Marathon in 1h25m.”
An owner finds the Hyperion Tempo firm and bad for slow runs but quite responsive at faster paces.
“I own the Hyperion Tempo’s and yeah they’re on the firm side and pretty bad for slow runs, but pick up the speed and they’re quite responsive”
A 5–10K runner finds the Hyperion Tempo fast, light and firm with a bit of spring, but not fun or enjoyable.
“I Can tell this shoe is fast, it’s lightweight, and firm with a bit of spring. It’s just not very fun or enjoyable, if that makes sense.”
After 525 km and a few half marathons, a runner loves the Hyperion Tempo: comfortable with no extra leg fatigue, and likely to buy another pair.
“Have done 525km in mine since April”
A runner enjoys the Hyperion Tempo for tempo runs up to 10 miles and even easy days, finding its nimble feel energising.
“I enjoy running with these a lot so in days when my legs are a bit tired, I use them for easy paces.”
A runner used the Hyperion Tempo for short tempo work and 10-mile runs, found it performed well, and has a second pair waiting.
“Used them for short tempo but have taken them for longer runs (around 10 miles). They performed well.”
After about 300 miles, a runner found the Hyperion Tempo firmer than most but enjoyed its ground feel for 4–5 mile tempo runs.
“I put around 300 miles on mine. They are firmer than other shoes in the market, but it’s something that I didn’t mind.”
A runner finds the Hyperion Tempo both lightweight and indestructible, though it pushes them onto their toes and midfoot striking didn't feel good.
“The shoes are somehow lightweight and indestructible, which is a combo you don't see often.”
A runner loves the Hyperion Tempo and has no problem with it at 8–9 minute mile paces.
“I don't have a problem with them at 8-9 minute miles. I love them.”
A runner says the Hyperion Tempo upper is indestructible and their favourite ever, though they flattened the foam in two pairs.
“The Hyperion Tempo upper is indestructible. I’ve pancaked the foam in two different pairs and the upper looks brand new”
A 150 lb runner says their only shoe, the Hyperion Tempo, has lasted 600–800 miles on gravel, grass and concrete and held up well, so they bought another pair.
“Excellent running shoes. For reference I bought the photo’d pair back in Sept 2021. They’re my only running shoe. Since then I’ve probably put 600-800 miles on them.”
A runner doing 4–18 mile easy runs found the Hyperion Tempo a bit too hard for their needs.
“the hyperion tempos are a bit too hard.”
A wide-footed runner who found the Skechers Razor Excess too tight chose the Hyperion Tempo for its more comfortable upper and light, responsive feel.
“In the end, I went with the Hyperion Tempo for the more comfortable upper and similar light weight responsive feel.”
A runner says the Hyperion Tempo is their favourite shoe for track thresholds and intervals, stable around turns, and fine for 14–18 mile long runs with faster blocks.
“The Hyperion Tempo is currently my favorite shoe for faster paced sessions (thresholds, intervals, repetitions) which I run on a track.”
A wide-footed runner with over 900 km across several pairs says the Hyperion Tempo is versatile enough to be just about worth full price, if it fits.
“you do get a lot of versatility with these shoes so assuming they fit, I would say they are (just about) worth it.”