Best Brooks Running Shoes, Right Now

From daily miles to trail ultras, these are the Brooks running shoes I trust and recommend, right now. Every pick has been tested by myself, over real-world training and racing.

I’ve been running in Brooks shoes for years, from road marathon prep to steep trail ultras. Every shoe here has been chosen based on actual wear, not spec sheets, so you can put together your full ultimate Brooks rotation without guesswork.

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• Price, and the key specifications you need to know about

The Best Running Shoes, Right Now

From daily training miles to trail ultras and race-day PRs, these are the best running shoes of the year (so far) that I personally rely on and recommend after thousands of miles of real-world testing. This is the ultimate running shoe rotation.

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Best Overall Brooks Running Shoe: Hyperion Max 3

Price: $200 at brooksrunning.com / Sportsshoes.com (For UK readers)

Key Specs: True to size | Width: Medium | Weight: 10.4oz (295g) | Drop: 8mm | Stack: ~45mm heel / 37mm forefoot

The Hyperion Max 3 is a big step up from v2, with a softer, bouncier ride that finally delivers on the “super trainer” promise. A new PEBA-based DNA GOLD midsole paired with DNA FLASH v2 and a nylon SpeedVault plate creates a smooth, propulsive feel for both long runs and uptempo workouts.

The updated RapidRoll rocker and high stack take the sting out of pavement pounding, while the engineered mesh upper offers breathable, sock-like comfort. It’s heavier than before and a touch less nimble in tight corners, but the versatile performance means it can replace 2–3 shoes in your rotation.