Speed is a condition that hardly makes one feel a sense of comfort in which to be comfortable.
Speed is associated with a frenzied state of agitation and, in one respect, instability and unpredictability.
Running fast takes you, to a greater or lesser extent, out of your comfort zone.
With specific training you can certainly improve and, step by step, learn to feel a little more comfortable in an “uncomfortable” condition.
The new Brooks Hyperion Max 2 literally and practically goes down the track in the most uncomfortable workouts to make your task a little easier.
The responsive family expands
The entire Hyperion range of shoes falls into the responsive category.
The Hyperion Max 2 is the latest addition and is an update of the previous model, Hyperion 2, found in both classic and GTS versions.
The responsive family also includes the Launch 10 in the Neutral version or with GuideRails support, an entry level model for those taking their first steps into the world of speed.
The idea behind
Some might say that those who want too much nothing tighten.
In fact, it is difficult to find in a single shoe all the features that make it simultaneously comfortable, dynamic and fast.
A shoe that falls into the category of fast and responsive can err on the side of comfort, cushioning, and sometimes even stability and protection.
The Brooks team sought to overcome this gap by designing a model specifically designed for quality training without, however, neglecting the comfort aspect.
Working with this exact purpose in mind, it succeeded with the creation of the Hyperion Max 2.
What makes it different
Looking at it from the side, the curvature of the Hyperion Max 2’s silhouette is evident, which together with the SpeedVault pebax plate promotes forward imbalance from the moment of first impact, that is, the moment the foot rests on the ground, to the last contact with the ground before detaching from the ground.
The plate, in addition to aiding thrust, stabilizes each and every movement. 
But the Hyperion Max 2 is not only snappy and responsive, it is also incredibly comfortable.
Credit goes to the new DNA FLASH V2 midsole, which is made using the innovative nitro infusion process that allows the structure and density of the cells in the midsoles to be adjusted.
Unlike the process used to make the DNA LOFT, the DNA FLASH features a higher density of smaller cells, so as to create a super soft cushioning and at the same time high energy return.
The one found in the Hyperion Max V2 is a revamped version of the DNA FLASH: the DNA FLASH V2 is even lighter and returns nearly 10 percent more energy. 
While the big news in this shoe is undoubtedly the midsole, the outsole also does not go unnoticed: it has been raised 4mm at the heel and 6mm at the forefoot, with a drop of 6mm.
This boarding is another feature that contributes to smooth and fast transitions. 
A shoe cannot be considered comfortable and protective if it does not fit the foot perfectly, wrapping it without compressing it.
The upper of the Hyperion Max 2 is made of lightweight, breathable Lightweight mesh, whose weave theme, consisting of many small, more or less dense “cuts,” almost seems to continue on the sole as well, with no limit of continuity.
The woven and adjustable tongue plays a key role in centering and locking the foot into the shoe, preventing it from moving and shifting. 
I don’t know about you, but just reading and writing about it has made me want to run in it!
And that’s exactly what I’m going to do in the coming weeks so I can write more about it after putting each of the distinguishing features of this brand new model created by Brooks to the test.
If you too have felt like trying the Hyperion Max 2 you can find it on the official website brooksrunning.com and at selected retailers for 170.00 euros.