Head-to-Head
Hyperion Elite 5vsRide 19
The Hyperion Elite 5 is a race shoe while the Ride 19 is a daily trainer shoe. The Hyperion Elite 5 retails for $275 while the Ride 19 comes in at $145 — a $130 difference. The Hyperion Elite 5 is the lighter shoe at 7.1 oz versus 8.9 oz for the Ride 19. In our ratings, the Hyperion Elite 5 edges out the Ride 19 — 9.1/10 versus 8.7/10.
| Rating | 9.1 / 10✓ | 8.7 / 10 | |
| Price | $275 | $145✓ | |
| Weight | 7.1 oz✓ | 8.9 oz | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 36 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Medium | |
| Breathability | Breathable | Breathable | |
| Traction | High✓ | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Bad | Very Good✓ |
