Head-to-Head
Hyperion 3vsVomero 18
The Hyperion 3 and Vomero 18 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Hyperion 3 retails for $140 while the Vomero 18 comes in at $150 — a $10 difference. The Hyperion 3 is the lighter shoe at 8.6 oz versus 11.5 oz for the Vomero 18. In our ratings, the Hyperion 3 edges out the Vomero 18 — 9.1/10 versus 8.9/10.
| Rating | 9.1 / 10✓ | 8.9 / 10 | |
| Price | $140✓ | $150 | |
| Weight | 8.6 oz✓ | 11.5 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | High | |
| Softness | Firm | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | High | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 10 mm | |
| Stack | 36 mm | 45 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Breathable✓ | Medium | |
| Traction | Low | Low | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Good✓ | Decent |
