Brooks Hyperion Elite 4 PB

jogoncrago observes that the Brooks Hyperion Elite 4 PB is a direct re-release of the Hyperion Elite 4 with the one change being the midsole compound.

jogoncrago specifies that the Brooks Hyperion Elite 4 PB replaces the DNA Flash nitrogen-infused EVA foam (which the reviewer found 'rubbish as a racing foam') with a firmer, more resilient, and energetic DNA Gold PE foam.

jogoncrago notes the irony that Brooks stuck with DNA Flash for a long time, touting it as energetic and tunable, but finally switched to PEBA foam.

kofuzi observes that Brooks is finally letting the DNA Gold foam shine in the Hyperion Elite 5, in contrast to the Hyperion Elite 4 PB where the reviewer felt they were not getting the full benefits of PEBA given their foot strike, mechanics, and gait.

kofuzi finds that the DNA Gold foam in the Hyperion Elite 5 is much softer than the identically named DNA Gold in the Brooks Hyperion Elite 4 PB.

Marathon Handbook notes that the Hyperion Elite 4 PB (Brooks Hyperion Elite 4 PB) had the same DNA Gold foam, but the 5 has different settings and features.

jogoncrago most enjoyed the Hyperion Elite 4 PB in fartlek workouts with quick pace changes, finding it easier to accelerate and get up to pace due to its firmer and more grounded feel.

jogoncrago recommends the Hyperion Elite 4 PB as a race shoe more suited to 5 km, 10 km, and possibly half marathon for those tolerant of a firmer feel, but expects 5 km and 10 km to be where it shines for most people.

Marathon Handbook states the Brooks Hyperion Elite 4 PB feels 'stable' at faster paces but 'less stable' at easy paces.

Marathon Handbook says the Brooks Hyperion Elite 4 PB is 'best for' tempo runs, threshold workouts, and race-pace efforts.

Marathon Handbook suggests the Brooks Hyperion Elite 4 PB is 'not ideal' for easy recovery runs or long slow distance.

jogoncrago finds the upper of the Hyperion Elite 4 PB to be one of the best materials they have seen, describing it as a nylon yarn material woven into a breathable pattern with a fantastic feel over the top of the foot.

jogoncrago observes that the Hyperion Elite 4 PB's midfoot is stiffened by a Brooks overlay and a stiff eyelet chain, making it easy to lock down securely.

jogoncrago finds the heel counter of the Hyperion Elite 4 PB fairly flexible but offering a secure hold once the top eyelets are laced, with no blister issues.

jogoncrago recommends true-to-size sizing for the Hyperion Elite 4 PB.

jogoncrago observes that the Hyperion Elite 4 PB has a secure lockdown through the midfoot, a little extra room ahead of the toes, and matches most Western brands.

jogoncrago finds the Hyperion Elite 4 PB's width standard, with a squeeze through the midfoot that opens up through the forefoot, and a more dialed-in toe box compared to the Alphal or Meta Speed series.

Marathon Handbook says the Brooks Hyperion Elite 4 PB fits true to size.

Marathon Handbook describes the upper of the Brooks Hyperion Elite 4 PB as 'super breathable' and 'comfortable' with good lockdown.

jogoncrago measured the Hyperion Elite 4 PB (size unspecified) at 214 grams.

jogoncrago finds 215 g perfectly fine for a racing shoe and is not upset by racing shoes at 220 grams.

jogoncrago notes the Brooks Hyperion Elite 4 PB is about 25 grams lighter than the Encharge M1, which the reviewer considers useful for turning over in shorter, faster reps.

Marathon Handbook describes the Brooks Hyperion Elite 4 PB as 'very light' at 7.2 oz (size US M 9).

jogoncrago finds the Hyperion Elite 4 PB delivers a distinct performance advantage over standard speed trainers but is not in the top tier of racing shoes, comparing it to the Vaporfly and earlier Endorphin Pro.

jogoncrago sees the Hyperion Elite 4 PB as an upgrade over the Vaporfly and Hyperion, but not at the level of the Adios Pro 4, Wave Rebellion Pro, or Clo X1.

Yowana states the Hyperion Elite 4 PB was "caught in no man's land" — soft but not super soft and bouncy, not as good as the Alphafly, and not as soft and exciting as the Endorphin Elite 2.

The Run Testers (Nick) states that Brooks knows the Hyperion Elite 4 is not quite at the level of other racing shoes out there.

Marathon Handbook observes that the Hyperion Elite 5 lacks a 'last gear'; it is a better shoe than the Hyperion Elite 4 and 4 PB but still not quite at the very high end of speed, calling it '95%' there.

jogoncrago finds the Hyperion Elite 4 PB above average in stability for a racing shoe due to its firmer feel and straightforward front-back geometry, but notes it is still a high-performance racing shoe and not a stability shoe.

Marathon Handbook states the Brooks Hyperion Elite 4 PB feels 'stable' at faster paces but 'less stable' at easy paces.

jogoncrago reports that the Hyperion Elite 4 PB retails for $350 AUD in Australia.

jogoncrago finds the Hyperion Elite 4 PB's $350 AUD price point not competitive against the DV8 Nitro Elite 3 ($320), Wave Rebellion Pro Low ($340), and Adios Pro 4 ($360), and does not offer anything exceptional to stand out.

jogoncrago speculates the Hyperion Elite 4 PB would need to sit at $320 AUD to be relevant in the market, and recommends picking it up on discount for $300 or under.

Marathon Handbook comments that the Brooks Hyperion Elite 4 PB is 'expensive' at $250.

Brooks states the Hyperion Elite 4 PB uses a Speed Vault Plus carbon fiber plate with small holes carved in it, tuned per size based on predicted athlete weight.

jogoncrago observes that smaller sizes of the Hyperion Elite 4 PB are more flexible and larger sizes are stiffer to compensate for weight differences.

The Run Testers has also run in the Brooks Hyperion Elite 4 PB and states that he preferred the more natural ride of the Brooks Hyperion Elite 4 PB compared to the Saucony Endorphin Elite 2.