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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Weight
    2. Stack Heights
    3. External Shape
    4. Internal Shape
    5. Other Features
  5. Performance
    1. Heel Energy Return
    2. Forefoot Energy Return
    3. Heel Cushioning
    4. Forefoot Cushioning
    5. Heel Firmness
    6. Forefoot Firmness
  6. Comments

adidas Adizero Boston 12 vs Brooks Hyperion Max 2

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

adidas Adizero Boston 12
Brooks Hyperion Max 2

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adidas Adizero Boston 12 Picture
Brooks Hyperion Max 2 Picture

Variants

  • Adizero Boston 12 (Black/White/Carbon - (Men - US 9))
  • Adizero Boston 12 (Black/Zero Metallic/Spark - (Men - US 9))
  • Adizero Boston 12 (Black/Zero Metallic/Spark - (Women - US 7))
  • Adizero Boston 12 (Blue Spark/Zero Metallic/Cobalt Blue - (Women - US 7))
  • Adizero Boston 12 (Cloud White/Aurora Met./Solar Red - (Men - US 9))
  • Adizero Boston 12 (Cobalt Blue/Zero Metallic/Lucid Blue - (Men - US 9))
  • Adizero Boston 12 (Core Black/Cloud White/Carbon - (Women - US 7))
  • Adizero Boston 12 (Dash Grey/Lucid Red/Lucid Lemon - (Men - US 9))
  • Adizero Boston 12 (Preloved Ink/Zero Metallic/Aurora Ink - (Women - US 7))
  • Adizero Boston 12 (Sandy Pink/Aurora Met./Solar Red - (Women - US 7))
  • Adizero Boston 12 (Silver Violet/Cloud White/Silver Daw - (Women - US 7))
  • Adizero Boston 12 (White/Dark Blue/Pure Ruby - (Men - US 9))
  • Hyperion Max 2 (Black/Gold/Pink - (Men - US 9))
  • Hyperion Max 2 (Cobalt/Green Gecko/Limpett - (Men - US 9))
  • Hyperion Max 2 (Crystal Seas/Diva Pink/Black - (Men - US 9))
  • Hyperion Max 2 (Crystal Seas/Diva Pink/Black - (Women - US 7))
  • Hyperion Max 2 (Illusion/Coral/Black - (Men - US 9))
  • Hyperion Max 2 (Illusion/Coral/Black - (Women - US 7))
  • Hyperion Max 2 (Multicoloured - (Women - US 7))
  • Hyperion Max 2 (White/Peach/Coral - (Women - US 7))

Our Verdict

adidas Adizero Boston 12

Brooks Hyperion Max 2

The Brooks Hyperion Max 2 and the adidas Adizero Boston 12 are both plated super trainers, but each has distinct strengths. The adidas features full-length carbon rods and a firmer forefoot, making it more snappy and better suited for shorter races. The Brooks, on the other hand, uses a nylon plate combined with a softer, more cushioned midsole, offering a more forgiving and comfortable ride for your interval sessions.

 

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Main Differences for
Marathon Racing

Threshold 

0.10

Marathon Racing 

6.7
6.9

Plate 
 

Fiberglass Rods
Plastic

Heel Energy Return 
 

5.9
7.1

Forefoot Cushioning 
 

4.9
6.6

Heel Cushioning 
 

5.8
7.3

Full Comparison

Design

Weight  

5.7
5.8

Right Shoe Weight Photo  

adidas Adizero Boston 12 Right Shoe Weight Photo
Brooks Hyperion Max 2 Right Shoe Weight Photo

Left Shoe Weight Photo  

adidas Adizero Boston 12 Left Shoe Weight Photo
Brooks Hyperion Max 2 Left Shoe Weight Photo

Weight 
 

265.3 g (9.36 oz)
263.7 g (9.30 oz)
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Stack Heights 
 

Stack Height Photo  

adidas Adizero Boston 12 Stack Height Photo
Brooks Hyperion Max 2 Stack Height Photo

Heel Stack Height 
 

36.6 mm
36.7 mm

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

28.9 mm
29.8 mm

Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

7.7 mm
6.9 mm

Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

7.0 mm
6.0 mm

External Shape 
 

3D Model Full Shoe  

adidas Adizero Boston 12 3D Model Full Shoe
Brooks Hyperion Max 2 3D Model Full Shoe

Outsole Heel Width 
 

83 mm (3.2")
82 mm (3.2")

Outsole Arch Width 
 

68 mm (2.7")
72 mm (2.8")

Outsole Forefoot Width 
 

114 mm (4.5")
112 mm (4.4")

Internal Shape 
 

3D Model Internal  

adidas Adizero Boston 12 3D Model Internal
Brooks Hyperion Max 2 3D Model Internal

Internal Length 
 

272 mm (10.7")
273 mm (10.7")

Internal Heel Width 
 

61 mm (2.4")
61 mm (2.4")

Internal Forefoot Width 
 

93 mm (3.7")
91 mm (3.6")

Other Features  

Other Features Photo  

adidas Adizero Boston 12 Other Features Photo
Brooks Hyperion Max 2 Other Features Photo

Tongue Gusset Type 
 

Semi-gusseted
Semi-gusseted

Plate 
 

Fiberglass Rods
Plastic
Performance

Heel Energy Return 
 

5.9
7.1

Heel Compression Video  

Heel Energy Return  

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Heel Energy Return 
 

77.8%
81.3%
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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

7.3
7.1

Forefoot Compression Video  

Forefoot Energy Return  

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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

82.1%
81.3%
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Heel Cushioning 
 

5.8
7.3

Heel Cushioning Picture  

adidas Adizero Boston 12 Heel Cushioning Picture
Brooks Hyperion Max 2 Heel Cushioning Picture

Heel Cushioning  

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Energy Absorbed At 300N 
 

0.89 J
1.05 J

Energy Absorbed At 600N 
 

2.86 J
3.66 J

Energy Absorbed At 900N 
 

5.26 J
6.43 J
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Forefoot Cushioning 
 

4.9
6.6

Forefoot Cushioning Picture  

adidas Adizero Boston 12 Forefoot Cushioning Picture
Brooks Hyperion Max 2 Forefoot Cushioning Picture

Forefoot Cushioning  

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Energy Absorbed At 300N 
 

0.77 J
0.85 J

Energy Absorbed At 600N 
 

2.36 J
2.58 J

Energy Absorbed At 900N 
 

4.27 J
4.62 J
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Heel Firmness 
 

8.2
6.5

Heel Firmness  

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Average Firmness 0 To 300N 
 

48.8 N/mm
42.5 N/mm

Average Firmness 300 To 600N 
 

68.1 N/mm
51.4 N/mm

Average Firmness 600 To 900N 
 

94.1 N/mm
81.7 N/mm
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Forefoot Firmness 
 

9.1
8.8

Forefoot Firmness  

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Average Firmness 0 To 300N 
 

55.4 N/mm
50.3 N/mm

Average Firmness 300 To 600N 
 

84.2 N/mm
78.0 N/mm

Average Firmness 600 To 900N 
 

118.4 N/mm
110.4 N/mm
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adidas Adizero Boston 12

Brooks Hyperion Max 2

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