Head-to-Head
Hyperion Max 3vsNucleo 2
The Hyperion Max 3 is a long run shoe while the Nucleo 2 is a daily trainer shoe. The Hyperion Max 3 retails for $200 while the Nucleo 2 comes in at $165 — a $35 difference. The Nucleo 2 is the lighter shoe at 9.7 oz versus 9.9 oz for the Hyperion Max 3. Both score 9.0/10 in our ratings.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 9.0 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $200 | $165✓ | |
| Weight | 9.9 oz | 9.7 oz✓ | |
| Category | Long Run | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 5 mm | |
| Stack | 46 mm | 40 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | High✓ | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Decent | Good✓ |
