Head-to-Head
Hyperion Elite 5vsVaporfly 4
The Hyperion Elite 5 and Vaporfly 4 are both race shoes built for road running. The Hyperion Elite 5 retails for $275 while the Vaporfly 4 comes in at $260 — a $15 difference. The Vaporfly 4 is the lighter shoe at 5.9 oz versus 7.1 oz for the Hyperion Elite 5. In our ratings, the Hyperion Elite 5 edges out the Vaporfly 4 — 9.1/10 versus 8.9/10.
| Rating | 9.1 / 10✓ | 8.9 / 10 | |
| Price | $275 | $260✓ | |
| Weight | 7.1 oz | 5.9 oz✓ | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Race Shoe | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 35 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Breathable✓ | Medium | |
| Traction | High✓ | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Bad | Bad |
