Head-to-Head
Superblast 3vsHyperion 3
The Superblast 3 is a long run shoe while the Hyperion 3 is a daily trainer shoe. The Superblast 3 retails for $210 while the Hyperion 3 comes in at $140 — a $70 difference. The Superblast 3 is the lighter shoe at 8.4 oz versus 8.6 oz for the Hyperion 3. In our ratings, the Superblast 3 edges out the Hyperion 3 — 9.0/10 versus 7.9/10.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 7.9 / 10 | |
| Price | $210 | $140✓ | |
| Weight | 8.4 oz✓ | 8.6 oz | |
| Category | Long Run | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Firm | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 46.5 mm | 36 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Breathable✓ | |
| Traction | High✓ | Low | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
