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Brooks Hyperion Max 2 vs PUMA Deviate NITRO 3
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
Brooks Hyperion Max 2
PUMA Deviate NITRO 3
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Heel-To-Toe Drop6.9 mm
PlatePlastic
Heel-To-Toe Drop11.0 mm
PlateCarbon Fiber
Variants
- Hyperion Max 2 (Men - US 9) (Crystal Seas/Diva Pink/Black)
- Deviate NITRO 3 (Men - US 9) (Sun Stream/Sunset Glow/White)
Our Verdict
Brooks Hyperion Max 2
PUMA Deviate NITRO 3
The PUMA Deviate NITRO 3 and Brooks Hyperion Max 2 are both plated super trainers built to handle faster training sessions. The Puma has a carbon plate, which is superior for racing short distances. This plate offers a stiffer, more aggressive feel. The Hyperion Max 2, meanwhile, uses a nylon plate—less aggressive but paired with a midsole that provides greater energy return, offering a bouncier ride.
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Main Differences forMarathon Racing
Marathon Racing
Threshold
Marathon Racing
6.9
6.8
Plate
Plastic
Carbon Fiber
Forefoot Energy Return
7.1
6.5
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
5.8
5.9
Right Shoe Weight Photo
Left Shoe Weight Photo
Weight
263.7 g (9.30 oz)
262.1 g (9.25 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
Heel Stack Height
36.7 mm
42.3 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
29.8 mm
31.3 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
6.9 mm
11.0 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
6.0 mm
10.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
Outsole Heel Width
82 mm (3.2")
83 mm (3.3")
Outsole Arch Width
72 mm (2.8")
58 mm (2.3")
Outsole Forefoot Width
112 mm (4.4")
107 mm (4.2")
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
Internal Length
273 mm (10.7")
275 mm (10.8")
Internal Heel Width
61 mm (2.4")
60 mm (2.4")
Internal Forefoot Width
91 mm (3.6")
91 mm (3.6")
Other Features
Other Features Photo
Tongue Gusset Type
Semi-gusseted
Semi-gusseted
Plate
Plastic
Carbon Fiber
Performance
Heel Energy Return
7.1
6.6
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Heel Energy Return
81.3%
79.6%
Forefoot Energy Return
7.1
6.5
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Forefoot Energy Return
81.3%
79.4%
Heel Cushioning
7.3
7.7
Heel Cushioning Picture
Heel Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 300N
1.05 J
1.25 J
Energy Absorbed At 600N
3.66 J
3.65 J
Energy Absorbed At 900N
6.43 J
6.45 J
Forefoot Cushioning
6.6
6.5
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
Forefoot Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 300N
0.85 J
0.89 J
Energy Absorbed At 600N
2.58 J
2.56 J
Energy Absorbed At 900N
4.62 J
4.40 J
Heel Firmness
6.5
6.2
Heel Firmness
Average Firmness 0 To 300N
42.5 N/mm
33.8 N/mm
Average Firmness 300 To 600N
51.4 N/mm
55.9 N/mm
Average Firmness 600 To 900N
81.7 N/mm
80.6 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
8.8
9.0
Forefoot Firmness
Average Firmness 0 To 300N
50.3 N/mm
47.9 N/mm
Average Firmness 300 To 600N
78.0 N/mm
80.2 N/mm
Average Firmness 600 To 900N
110.4 N/mm
123.3 N/mm
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