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Hyperion Elite 5vsAlphafly 3
The Hyperion Elite 5 and Alphafly 3 are both race shoes built for road running. The Hyperion Elite 5 retails for $275 while the Alphafly 3 comes in at $285 — a $10 difference. The Alphafly 3 is the lighter shoe at 7.0 oz versus 7.1 oz for the Hyperion Elite 5. In our ratings, the Hyperion Elite 5 edges out the Alphafly 3 — 9.1/10 versus 8.9/10.
| Rating | 9.1 / 10✓ | 8.9 / 10 | |
| Price | $275✓ | $285 | |
| Weight | 7.1 oz | 7.0 oz✓ | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Race Shoe | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 40 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Breathable | Breathable | |
| Traction | High✓ | Low | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Bad | Bad |
