Head-to-Head
Hyperion Max 3vsNeo Zen
The Hyperion Max 3 is a long run shoe while the Neo Zen is a daily trainer shoe. The Hyperion Max 3 retails for $200 while the Neo Zen comes in at $150 — a $50 difference. The Neo Zen is the lighter shoe at 8.5 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 | $150✓ | |
| Weight | 9.9 oz | 8.5 oz✓ | |
| Category | Long Run | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 46 mm | 40 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Medium | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | High✓ | Low | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Decent | Very Good✓ |
