Brooks Women's Hyperion Tempo Road Running Shoe

A few months ago, I bought Ghost 15s because I had heard such wonderful things about them. I have never been in love with them; They felt a little bulky and my legs felt heavier/more tired. Before a 10K race, I took a chance and ordered Hyperion Tempos and ran for them for the first time in the race — a risk that paid off! These are so light on my feet and very comfortable. They feel plenty supportive, but they aren’t super padded, so that is a consideration if you intend to use these for very long runs. They were perfect for the 10K and likely for the distances I do, but I’m not sure how they would compare for 10+ mile runs.

My 12 year old son has been wanting to run in Brooks for years now. Unfortunately they don’t make kid sizes. But he finally can fit into a women’s size 5 which is equivalent to a youth 3.5. He loves them. He is wearing this Hyperion Tempo style for track season. They are light weight, comfortable and supportive. My 14 year old daughter also runs in this style of Brooks for Track season and loves them.

Update on Ricochet; A good shoe, but it never really matches the springy yet structured lightness and the glove like fit of the Tempo. I returned it and buying another Tempo. It will discontinue in favor of the new Tempo which is different. Adrenaline GTS is the guardrail version of Ghosts (which I wore for years until they felt heavy). I had a couple of bad falls forward in the Adrenaline GTS; the second landed me in ER followed by physical therapy and dental work. Dangerous at any age, more so at 69. I didn't connect feeling like I was leaning forward in them to the falls, since they were quite comfortable. No falls in the Ghosts. Both have a 12mm midsole drop, are cushiony, and in the 10 oz range. I bought the Hyperion Tempo, which I love followed by Ricochets. The Tempo is super light and the shape is darn near perfect for my feet. Both Tempo and Ricochet have an 8mm midsole drop. With 4mm subtracted, the major difference is that my hips/center of gravity are straight over my feet, no correcting for leaning forward, and I can strike from the midsole, not the heel. Physical therapy corrected my balance, posture and gait, but these sneakers are a definite improvement. I'm a fast road walker who used to run before the falls. Now I feel more confident to speed up without foot drag or tripping. Midsole drop, weight and less cushioning make a big difference for me. I've walked in the Tempo four times so far but not yet in the Ricochet. The Tempo is springy and fast, cushion a bit harder than I'm used to, at first. But they softened up nicely after 2-3 wears and feel cushiony enough for me now. Ricochet's pretty much the same. I'm keeping both. Fit: with socks and for width, I'm an 11.5B. I have to wear socks with some compression (type 2 diabetes). I have narrow heels but wide metatarsals/ball width, with my second toe being the longest, and the Brooks last fits my foot shape well. (In comparison, Nikes lead to hip and knee pain after a month.) I've done Try before Buying at least 12 pairs of Brooks in sizes 11-11.5B or wide widths when available. I can't recommend it enough, because I find different Books models vary in size and width, even in the same model; consistency is a problem. Worst example: Trace 2's 11W is narrower (and feels shorter) than its 11M. Also tried Launch, Revel, newer Ghost, others. The Hyperion Tempo was an instant love, though I had to size up a half size. My feet have never felt so light yet still supported. Tempo's toe box is generous with tiny slits to accommodate more height. Ricochet also has a generous toebox, both are good for my longer second toe. And the heels are nice and snug. Hyperion Tempo's upper seems molded. Ricochet upper is knit yet stiffer/thicker. Both model tongues are long and nicely thin. With both Hyperion and Ricochet, I'm only tightening the top/second lace to accommodate my width, but still get good arch and side to side support. Hyperion pet peeves is the laces. They're thin but have these...things? notches?...sticking from each side. Harder to unlace. The standout feature in the Tempo for me is its more generous width/fit and incredibly light, well fitting upper that somehow stills gives great support. I got drenched in the rain and soaked through my socks. But I didn't feel squishy or uncomfortable, and the Tempos dry out quick. Price: Great discount on the Tempo both here and mfr. website. I just wish Amazon sellers featured that Brooks Run Happy guarantee. Style/vibe: I love the happy, fizzy Tempo colorway, even in black. Compared to it the Ricochet is funereal (but that color was 60% cheaper, so no complaints). But it's nice to have two different vibes. The important thing is the fit.

These sneakers are super light, and very comfortable for running. I love the look as well. However, the tongue on these sneakers is too thin, making it a bit frustrating to put on every day - I have to dig to find it and hold on. This is something I have never worried about with sneakers before, but will now pay more attention to moving forward. I would not buy these again because of the tongue.

These required no breaking in. Was comfy to wear out of the box. Keep in mind you must size up Half Size. I’m a true 6.5 women’s and I purchased size 7 and fit me perfect. Same way as buying a pair of Nikes. Love the color, style and fit. Truly lightweight. Would love to get more colors.

Ordered these for basic training they were just what was needed great support helped pass the running test when I was doubtful great quality shoe choice for military boot camp

Loved the style , even down to the unique laces. They were very light weight and comfortable in the sole , however I have one foot that’s slightly wider . I wore them a couple times hoping I could get a little stretch but they were just too painful

These are the most comfortable running shoes I've ever worn! They are so light weight and super springy. I usually order size 11 shoes because my feet are wide and I have a bunion (thanks to wearing high heels every day in my 20s). I got a 10.5 and they fit perfect! I can't wait to start training for my next half marathon in these.

The packaging is a bit poor but I didn't see any damage on the item. For me it's true that you have to size up at least half after reading the reviews. I ordered US 7.5 half size up as my usual size and it's just right snuggle on my feet. It is pretty lightweight and the colour is the way I like it. Just 4 star for me because the packaging is a bit off knowing it's a good brand

Nickel, livraison rapide. Les chaussures sont top. Super légère. Très belles. Super confortable

Llegaron en tiempo, muy ligeros y cómodos para carreras de velocidad

Great new pair of Brooks, fast delivery as always, well packaged. I usually wear Brooks Ghost 14s after having previous Ghosts but this time I wanted to try a new set, chose Hyperion Tempo and they did not disappoint, they are great for treadmill runs, they are light as anything and have comfort built in. They have a very different feel from the Ghosts, lighter, more flexible and a very different underfoot feeling when walking and running, definitely makes you hit the floor on the balls and balance is better. After reading reviews I went a half size up, usually wear a 6.5 UK in Brooks Ghosts and with these I went for a 7UK. Brooks come up small anyway my general foot size is a 5 in most shops, something to think of when you do take the plunge with Brooks. Overall I am very happy with them, I run 6 days a week, due to injury I am only on treadmill lately so I cant comment on hard surface runs in these but Ghosts are fab on the road, Hyperion have less grip so if you do run on the road avoid wet conditions I wouldn't trust the grip. Laces are unusual on the Tempos very stretchy which is fab for getting them snug but could be a potential weak point further down the road. Id give them a solid 8/10

Ich liebe Brooks Laufschuhe! Sie passen perfekt (gleiche Größe wie bei normalen Schuhen) und sie sind wirklich leicht. Schön verarbeitet und sitzen wirklich gut. Die Sohle hat ein anfangs merkwürdiges Material und man darf sich hier keine starke Dämpfung erwarten, weil es immerhin auch Temposchuhe sind. Hinzufügen möchte ich, dass ich diese Schuhe nur am Laufband verwende und für draußen im Freien meine neutralen PureFlow7 verwende! :)