Head-to-Head
Hyperion Max 3vs1080 v15
The Hyperion Max 3 is a long run shoe while the 1080 v15 is a daily trainer shoe. The Hyperion Max 3 retails for $200 while the 1080 v15 comes in at $170 — a $30 difference. The 1080 v15 is the lighter shoe at 9.2 oz versus 9.9 oz for the Hyperion Max 3. In our ratings, the Hyperion Max 3 edges out the 1080 v15 — 9.0/10 versus 8.7/10.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 8.7 / 10 | |
| Price | $200 | $170✓ | |
| Weight | 9.9 oz | 9.2 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✓ | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | High✓ | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Decent | Good✓ |
