Brooks Hyperion Max 2 First & Second Run Review

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Күн бұрын

The Brooks Hyperion Max 2 is a plated training shoe designed to provide a fast and protective ride. Priced at $180, it goes head-to-head with shoes like the Saucony Endorphin Speed 4 and Adidas Boston 12. In this video, I give an overview of the shoe, run twice in it and let you know my early thoughts on how it stacks up.
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0:00 - Intro
1:16 - Overview
6:20 - Comparison to Hyperion Max 1
9:01 - Outsole
11:11 - Balling Out of Control
11:18 - Weigh In
18:16 - Fit & Feel
23:30 - First Run
26:46 - My Thoughts on $200 Shoes
31:45 - Smart People vs Toast Microwavers
33:26 - Namedropping People Associated with Brooks
39:00 - Post-Run Thoughts
42:53 - Second Run
47:51 - Thoughts After Two Runs
59:07 - One More Thing: Supwell Certified Cake
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@ngb09229 28 күн бұрын

I like the Hyperion Max 2, I feel like it's what the Endorphin Speed 4 should have been 🤷‍♂️

@sneakpick129 10 күн бұрын

@@ngb09229 Still a bit firmer for an Endorphin Speed but it's a nice shoe in the rotation though

@Lukas-md8fp 28 күн бұрын

Babe wake up, Yowana dropped another banger!

@Germ22 28 күн бұрын

Let’s go!!! Been waiting for this one. Yowana always doing it for the people 🙌🏾

@arvinsandiego2686 28 күн бұрын

I knew you'll pull through! Let's go!!! 🔥🔥🔥 need those comparison vids soon

@EmoneyXC 28 күн бұрын

My friend was recommending the Hyperion Max and then you upload this video! I’ll have to watch while I’m at the gym today, I love the podcast format

@kerry_runs 28 күн бұрын

Putting in the work reviewing all the shoes 💪

@adrainawls 25 күн бұрын

So much 🔥 I watch this video twice

@salvadorboi 28 күн бұрын

The drops keep coming! This is unreal. I’m shook. Haven’t seen anything like this since Harden’s “Unguardable Tour” back in 2018/2019.

@prwnrdy 28 күн бұрын

Was literally about to buy these online, I’ll watch the video first lol!

@arvinsandiego2686 28 күн бұрын

Love hearing your pace let's go i'm in it for the grind!

@supwell 28 күн бұрын

🙌🏽💪🏽

@urgonnaluvit 28 күн бұрын

@@supwellnitrogen v3 infused always works better at higher temp🙂

@jamisons2504 18 күн бұрын

I really appreciate you talking to heavy and/or power runners. I'm an Asics SB, Ghost Max, Puma Magnify nitro favoring runner. I'm heavy and slow. Those work great for me, so i just ordered these while watching this. The speeds and deviate nitros I can only wear for shorter distance or on the track for short and fast. Thanks for this.

@smagic614 28 күн бұрын

Firm shoes FTW! Happy 4th of July! 🎆 Yowana, your persistence is exemplary. 💪

@andy_runs305 28 күн бұрын

Supwell is all the way up, banger after banger!

@AndreasCSL 28 күн бұрын

Nice review. Sounds like a shoe that I would enjoy. Hopefully you can also review the Hyperion 2 and compare them to the Max 2.

@JohnBirtchetSharpe 28 күн бұрын

The difference , from the first half mile through to the last half mile was remarkble (first run) .. and that is why sometimes putting in the time in is worth it.

@billeva8457 27 күн бұрын

After 20 miles my pair is softening up a bit. I personally like these better than the Boston 12. Agree 💯 this upper is fire!

@Twobucktin 20 күн бұрын

Brooks has never disappointed me. I rotate the Ghost Max + Nike Pegasus 41 as my go-to running shoes

@markuscg1 28 күн бұрын

Great review! I just started running in this shoe. I agree about the upper comfort and I feel all Brooks uppers are great. It is on the firm side, which I tend to favor, but also gives me some pop too (more than v1 did..maybe due to the plate?). I tend to like this type of rocker. This is my only shoe right now so I do use it for easy running too. Edit: I just finished a run in them after watching your video and it is quite firm. I'd wear the Ghost or something for easy runs, but they feel so heavy on my feet. I have the Adidas SL2 coming so maybe that will be a better easy run shoe. Sometimes Adidas shoes don't fit well on me (Nike and Hokas definitely don't). FYI on the Tim Grose call out. I watched his review of the reviewers video yesterday. He mentioned you liked or were neutral on the Triumph 22 and Endorphin Speed 4. I posted in his comment section that I've watched all your videos in their entirety. From what I remember, you didn't like either of those (he did say he doesn't watch your entire videos; in my mind he misses a lot of your review by not doing so).

@scotthilton5406 28 күн бұрын

I loved the Hyperion Max V1 and was concerned about the plate, but it sounds like this shoe may be great for me. I like the idea of softy shoes until I run in them, I have learned my body mechanics just likes firmer shoes. Oh, and yet another killer review sir. I admit I was like WTF when you said 125 pounds, nicely played.

@tuckertech 28 күн бұрын

Let’s go!!!

@jeffe.3453 28 күн бұрын

Brooks is the brand that got me into running so they have special place for me. I always have a Brooks in my rotation and compared to other brands shoe sizing has been consistent. Other brands it depends on the model if I have to size down and I've never had heel slip issues. It's not the sexiest brand and they could be considered the "vanilla" brand of shoes but that's ok, don't like drama in my life 😆 Keep up with the Brooks reviews 🤙

@pranayama-running-Jendrik 28 күн бұрын

I feel your message to the people that talking shit and finding reasons why they can’t do things 🙌💪 They overthink the process and getting caught in weeds so to speak. Just focusing at one thing at a time and just focusing at the actual step you‘re taking right now 🙏 Not everybody of the toast microwavers but in my opinion it‘s more common amongst them to over think things and then do anything at all but who knows 🤷 Keep grinding and keep hammering 🙏🔥 I love your energy you‘re putting out in general 🙏🙌

@lovetherun 28 күн бұрын

Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇲 Was looking forward to your thoughts on this as I just had my first run in it earlier this week. Interestingly, I didn't find it to be too stiff or rigid but decently cushioned, responsive, with that noticeable rocker you pointed out. My first mile usually comes in around 8 min (running fasted, no caffeine, early mornings - #momlife), and was surprised to see 7:30 for that mile. It just kept getting more fun and faster from there! Broke 7 min for the last few miles! Def agree that it's geared towards being a faster training shoe. Really enjoying it so far! Hope you continue to do so as well! And thanks for the passive aggressive insight a long the way lol 😂🙏

@supwell 27 күн бұрын

Sounds like a great run! Those early morning no coffee ones also get me 😂 had one of those this morning

@MedicineRunner 28 күн бұрын

Thanks for the s/o dude, but yea she a lil firm but remember, this is nearly identical to nitrofoam. It softens up around 20-30 miles and I’m experiencing that now as I’m nearing 30 miles. For me at 175-180 lbs, this thing handles pretty much all paces pretty well, but this shoe absolutely fu**s at threshold and tempo pace. Had the best threshold run of my life the other day in these.

@TheValonquar 28 күн бұрын

How much softer? Could you compare it to SB and ES4?

@MedicineRunner 28 күн бұрын

@@TheValonquar I tried on the superblast in stores and wasn’t that impressed tbh so I never bought it. Haven’t ran in endo speed 4 but did have two pairs of the speed 3s. This shoe is firmer than that and in fact, I’ve been saying this rides like a firmer speed 3 with a premium upper.

@mrgroundhog9790 28 күн бұрын

What a journey this review went on 😂

@MoBeirut 28 күн бұрын

This dude don’t miss.

@admohr 27 күн бұрын

Your vids bring me a ton of joy, inspiration & info and I’m grateful for what you do. 🙏 Take care of yourself and forever prioritize your wellness and sustainability so we can continue to enjoy your grind for the long haul!!

@TheValonquar 28 күн бұрын

How firm/soft is it compared to ES4 and Superblast 1?

@096017hss 28 күн бұрын

Happy 4th! Got 4mi in earlier for the 4th. Anyways, can you review the Deviate Nitro 3?! I have a buddy that works a puma and he sent me a pair, love them!

@jason.rams4 28 күн бұрын

Definitely a shoe I was considering but thought it was going to be a bit softer than the previous version too.

@ethanlavoie4166 24 күн бұрын

Dropping fireworks all week for the 4th!

@moisespatterson8724 28 күн бұрын

Love your videos Yowana, but still waiting for you to test some Altras specifically the low drop series. Is there some beef with Altra like there was with ASICS that keeps you from testing their shoes?

@iamremy-kl3xm 28 күн бұрын

Good Stuff 🤎

@adrainawls 25 күн бұрын

As a bigger runner would you recommend this shoe for speed work ? I’m working on 5k-10k work

@brokenfreddy1262 28 күн бұрын

Another great run day..any run is always a great day..not everyone has that privilege..I find the Brooks shoes too hard for me and the colder it is the harder they get..the uppers hold your foot on the midsole but nothing is great about them..judging from the number I see on peoples feet many runners do use them..I couldn't run every day if they were what I had..happy 4th holiday ..😊

@tieloo8842 28 күн бұрын

i was so delighted when you approved of the upper man! i actually prefer firmer foams right now, so it would really help if you’ll tell me the fit is more accommodating than that of the endorphin speed 4 😮‍💨

@supwell 28 күн бұрын

Yeah fit is way more forgiving here than speed 4. The speed was really narrow and tight in the same size as this

@tieloo8842 28 күн бұрын

@@supwell dude your dedication is unmatched! 🫡 keep it up 👊🏻

@davidg9120 28 күн бұрын

@BrendanWise-ze6ih 27 күн бұрын

That American flag putting in that work! Love America too. Let’s go! Great review !

@seekingUltraNick 28 күн бұрын

Wish I could re-sub on this channel, Yowana! This video was absolute 🔥. Please never stop doing what you’re doing, brutha!! Anyway, this first run reminded me of the Hoka Carbon X 2… took that bad boy out for a run a few days ago. Vintage gold, that shoe!

@supwell 27 күн бұрын

🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 thank you nick!

@jeffsmith7617 28 күн бұрын

Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸

@jnorthingtonjr 20 күн бұрын

14:00 you sounded smart af using the full names of PEBA and TPE 😂😂

@retrospectologyrunner 28 күн бұрын

Hyper dope 💯

@RonnyC98 28 күн бұрын

Yowana does the running vlogs while running so he can do zone 2 without his watch 4D chess

@alansutherland6663 27 күн бұрын

Oddly as someone who normally can’t stand a firm shoe, I love the Hyperion max 2

@supwell 27 күн бұрын

That rocker is so good it overpowers anything else

@the1ofus 21 күн бұрын

I am here for the hyperion elite 4 500 mile review

@karls8989 26 күн бұрын

This vs the deviate nitro 3 would be a good video. I love the boston 12 so this seems more like my style.

@xyzyyy2969 28 күн бұрын

I think this might be a great fast workout shoe due to the low stack. I saw a video of Josh Kerr doing fast 400 m repeats in this

@brettfettbeargaming 28 күн бұрын

It's time

@torenforsberg1 26 күн бұрын

I'm a 6'2" 260 pound runner. Firmness with decent response is my sweet spot as soft shoes tend to sink and not rebound well at my weight. Question, would these work as a long slow run show for a runner my size? The fit and geometry seem perfect for my needs but I'm worried that these will keep forcing me to speed up. Your thoughts?

@supwell 26 күн бұрын

I've had a few people so far tell me these have softened up and work great for them at all paces. Especially given your size and preferences this should be awesome for you! It's right in that sweet spot of slightly firm with nice bounce

@matthiassventoest6800 28 күн бұрын

I was thinking a bit about this shoe.., but a may pass. Ghost Max 2 is coming soon, I know you have concerns.., but I may grab it

@nathangarrett7126 28 күн бұрын

These look fire, but it’s 2024 we only buy bangers. So gotta watch this video before purchase

@i.p2088 28 күн бұрын

I found the Hyperion Max 1 long and narrow midfoot. Is this still to long or narrow?

@sneakpick129 16 күн бұрын

These are wider when I tried them at the shop

@levandmarthapolyakin-aaron2183 10 күн бұрын

They’re accommodating for wider forefeet

@cameron8500 28 күн бұрын

Need to hear about you going 6:20 in the platypus again😂😂

@davidg9120 28 күн бұрын

I bought the ghost 15 in sale as it's high drop and a decent daily trainer. It's super comfortable upper and heel lock but can get hot on hot days. I use the adrenaline gts as my walk day shoe. I returned the Hyperion 1 as the foam was too firm. I have not tried the kinvara pro how's the bounce and energy return? As a heavier runner I find having some bounce is good but asreally need a significant amount of heal rubber as im Landing 200+ lbs on the heal of the shoe

@supwell 28 күн бұрын

The bounce of Kinvara pro is decent but it's more about the rocker. You may have better luck with the Hyperion max 2 or skyward x based on what you're looking for - that Kinvara pro has no rubber

@ryanmartin5456 19 күн бұрын

I would love to see a 200 miles on the glycerin 21

@kuriosites 28 күн бұрын

Interesting to see your thoughts evolve throughout the day. I saw a review that said the Hyperion 2 is slightly softer than the Max2; maybe the lack of a plate. I took the Max v1 for an easy run yesterday and it is really smooth. The Brooks geometry just works for me.

@supwell 28 күн бұрын

That's great insight about the standard Hyperion - weirdly I remember the race shoe feeling a little softer too. The geometry in this though is 👌🏽 reminds me a little of the adios pro 3

@andorkish 10 күн бұрын

Seems like a good options for the bigger runners out there.

@levandmarthapolyakin-aaron2183 10 күн бұрын

But it also works great for me and I’m 5’3” and 102 lbs!

@brianway4240 28 күн бұрын

I don't think it was supposed to compete very directly with Prime X and Skyward X. It's not a really huge shoe. I thiught ot was supposed to compete with Magic Speed and Endorphin Speed.

@bbartel1978 2 күн бұрын

Being able to talk that much at 6:30 pace is impressive!

@jesustsa1 28 күн бұрын

Real on the brooks shade. This new Hyperion Max 2 looks promising but aesthetics matter to me! Brooks are for people who have been wearing brooks but it looks like they’re trying to reach across the aisle! 😂

@QronoZ713 28 күн бұрын

Happy 4th of July!

@supwell 27 күн бұрын

You as well! 🙌🏽

@matthiassventoest6800 21 күн бұрын

coming back to this after watching the video that dropped on 7/11

@stefaniesmith7117 28 күн бұрын

I absolutely hated the Hyperion Max 1, I’m curious to try the second version though.

@edrios3668 27 күн бұрын

I use my Prime x or Prime X2 when I want to do fast long runs. I can also race in those shoes. I guess I will pass on this one, but great review!

@supwell 27 күн бұрын

Thanks Ed! I'm hoping to try those later this year 🤞🏽

@edrios3668 27 күн бұрын

@@supwell - No problem mate, just a word of advice Prime X is very unstable for heel strikers, so the PXS2 will probably work better for you. PXS2 is heavier, and firmer, but boy when you put your foot down you can hit some really fast paces, but feel like you are cruising. For some it would make a really good Marathon shoe.

@JeffHardyyyyy 28 күн бұрын

I keep coming back for a new video. But still Brooks. 😏🙄😞🤣

@supwell 28 күн бұрын

New one later tonight - you won't be disappointed 😉

@JeffHardyyyyy 28 күн бұрын

@@supwell lessgettittttttt

@risegrindrestrepeat3681 25 күн бұрын

Bro try the hyperion 2 it feels awesome

@supwell 24 күн бұрын

It's on the list!

@ryanmiskin8925 28 күн бұрын

Hearing you say "Tatum" reminds me of "fetch" from Mean Girls...

@ericreynolds469 27 күн бұрын

More versatile, Hyperion Max 2 or Specter 2? Ready for the Specter 2 vs. Hyperion Max 2 comparison. That’s gonna be a hit! This thing looks so 🔥 that I was hoping it would be more versatile.

@supwell 27 күн бұрын

Ouu that's a good one. Also a few people have told me the foam softens up after 20ish miles so hopefully that will make it a bit better for relaxed miles

@jaceskid 28 күн бұрын

👍

@SupwellTrack 28 күн бұрын

Noooooo I was praying for it to be soft 😭

@richardharvey4216 28 күн бұрын

Loved my Hyperion Tempos as a workout/quicker run shoe. Tried the Hyperion Max but as a heel striker it was a no go. Felt like I landed right at the back and ended up really slapping the forefoot down as I tried to roll through my stride. Not comfortable at all. Too bad Brooks kept that heel geometry with the Max 2.

@supwell 28 күн бұрын

I had that same heel issue with the 1 but I didn't have it on either of my runs yesterday with the 2. I still want to do the long run/20 mile double test with some slower pace to be sure, but it seems like they fixed it

@itsnotharry 28 күн бұрын

Just used my gf medical discount on some brooks and asics. How do you explain to your wife of all the new running shoes?

@matthiassventoest6800 28 күн бұрын

how did Yowana lose 40 pounds in a week, 160 to 120, man you do too much.., great episode

@supwell 28 күн бұрын

I had a friend in college who called himself "Mr Doing Too Much" ... we may need to borrow that 😂

@gjoneshb7 24 күн бұрын

Any plan on reviewing the Hyperion 2? Seems like no reviewers want anything to do with it lol

@supwell 24 күн бұрын

Yes it's on the list! Stay tuned

@tadejdanev5030 20 күн бұрын

@@supwell there's also Hyperion 2 GTS :)

@Germ22 28 күн бұрын

Axe gang 🪓

@fmijares09 28 күн бұрын

Any crazy deals for the 4th ?

@supwell 27 күн бұрын

Haven't seen anything beyond the typical summer clear out sales unfortunately. Classic Saucony.com discounts and Nike on dicks sporting goods. I should fire up another deals email soon though - link is in description to subscribe if you're not already

@fmijares09 27 күн бұрын

@@supwell will do thanks!

@jaceskid 28 күн бұрын

God Bless America!

@jamescushing7704 28 күн бұрын

Great video. Would you say this was more comfortable than the speed 4?? Less harsh? How flexible is the shoe?

@supwell 28 күн бұрын

Thanks! And not very flexible at all. It's more cushioned than the speed 4 but not as soft. It definitely feels more protective, even though it's a firmer ride - I prefer this to the speed 4 so far but I also like slightly firmer shoes for fast running

@jamescushing7704 28 күн бұрын

@@supwell I love the glycerin 21s. Is the cushion more like that that the squish of some??

@supwell 28 күн бұрын

It's even a little firmer than the glycerin. But if you're looking for a speed companion to the glycerin with that same cushioned support you'll love this

@Aaron-ot3uv 15 күн бұрын

I want to watch you put more miles on Brooks shoes. Call it the “your local running shop justified” series.

@Bijits2510 28 күн бұрын

ASICS magic speed 4 please 🙏

@supwell 27 күн бұрын

It's on the list! Stay tuned

@WooPig56 26 күн бұрын

Yes! I’m interested how the magic speed 4 stacks up with this shoe for people who like the kinvara pro for everyday miles (heavier runner) Btw - I love how you call out firmness and how it may impact runners of different sizes. I’ve found these call outs very helpful

@WooPig56 27 күн бұрын

If someone likes the kinvara pro for everyday training, would this be your recommendation for speed work and long runs with marathon pace? 6’2” 210lb runner

@supwell 27 күн бұрын

Yea this would be perfect for that! It's a touch softer than the Kinvara pro but similar rockered feel

@WooPig56 26 күн бұрын

@@supwellhuge help! Just ordered - thank you! On the same topic, I’ve heard the asic magic speed 4 is also a “firmer” shoe. How you place that shoe in this lineup? How do you think it would work for larger runners compared to these 2 options?

@TekaDon 20 күн бұрын

Why is Brooks a disrespected brand? (I have no idea, I'm new to running)

@trenthenderson2074 28 күн бұрын

I hate that every time I see a certain Saucony shoe I read it as an Umph in my head. 😂😂😂

@tylerbugbee4779 28 күн бұрын

Still no Mach X

@rjsieboldtable 22 күн бұрын

I prefer firm as a heavier runner.

@CroakaCola1 26 күн бұрын

Put miles on the brooks shoes please

@drone9082 28 күн бұрын

41:08 Be Fearful When Others Are Greedy And Greedy When Others Are Fearful

@jnorthingtonjr 20 күн бұрын

15:10 you’re 6’2 125lbs?! 125?!

@jnorthingtonjr 20 күн бұрын

22:38 disregard the 125lb last comment, you were trolling 😂

@benbauer7866 28 күн бұрын

Toast microwavers LMAO

@nicholas5396 28 күн бұрын

Shoutout to Micky Ward🎉

@supwell 28 күн бұрын

The pride o' Lowell baby!

@kx1104 9 күн бұрын

Ward-Gatti Trilogy son

@sheldonjanuary4058 28 күн бұрын

Conspiracy theory 👀 Perhaps, when the brands are sending out shoes for review, they make sure the QA is on point. This shoe that you bought like a regular customer has a few QA issues 🤷‍♂️

@thomas181212 28 күн бұрын

Its not a conspiracy theorie, its critical thinking. U could be right

@kerry_runs 28 күн бұрын

5 grams!?! Cmon man 😂

@almostawesomewithwill9251 28 күн бұрын

Nice upper, stiff soul, plastic plate….we sure this isnt the Adidas ultraboost 23.

@CharlesMayer-wu5rb 16 күн бұрын

Summary: don’t buy this shoe. Tons of better alternatives. >Quality: Loose insole and different weight per shoe. >Ride: Too stiff, too focused for 99% of runners. >Price: How is this shoe priced higher than segment benchmarks like Speed 4, Boston 12, Deviate, etc…? Thx for the review, got me through an hour on the Wahoo!

@JeffHardyyyyy 28 күн бұрын

yeah, hard to watch this because not a huge brooks fan, but i am a sicko fan

@supwell 28 күн бұрын

😂😂😂 man the brooks aversion is real out here

@JeffHardyyyyy 28 күн бұрын

@@supwell happy 4th my dude!

@matthiassventoest6800 28 күн бұрын

🪓🪓