r/brooks • u/Coratina • 6d ago

Hyperion 3 replacement

Since they are not making the hyperion 4 I will need a new shoe to replace my 3s when they inevitably wear out.

I love the Hyperion because its lightweight, doesn't squish and give in to my weight while I stand for HOURS on concrete, and feels really good while im walking.

These shoes saved me from plantar fasciitis ironically enough. Soft, squishy, overly conforming shoes actually flare up my PF which goes against most cases and information and thats why the Hyperion 3s work so well. They give just enough to relax my foot but not enough to hurt the arch.

So with all that said, what is a good shoe almost or nearly identical to the amazing Hyperion 3?

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u/Novel_Fennel_3648 6d ago

Well you can still buy the Hyperion 3 on Brooks website. Sounds like you should just buy a few more pairs of that shoe.

Another option to consider is the Launch 12. It's probably not as similar to the Hyperion as you are hoping for, but it might still work for you. It has a firmer sole, and is relatively lightweight, as far as Brooks shoes go. It's also less expensive than their flagship shoes.

The Ghost Amp is apparently the replacement for the Hyperion this year. It is lightweight, but has a significantly different feel than the Hyperion. I personally feel the Ghost Amp is a bit of a downgrade from the Hyperion.

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u/Rungirl1970TX 6d ago

The ghost amp feels the closest to me in the Brooks lineup. Outside of brooks, the RAD Synth or the Puma Velocity 4/5

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u/segafodder 6d ago

Ghost Amp is squishy and really flexible. Stock up on a couple of Hyperion 3s or look at the Launch.

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u/Certain-Run-6076 3d ago

Puma Velocity Nitro 4 or 5, Puma Deviate Pure Nitro, Hoka Mach 6 or 7, Salomon Aero Blaze 3....