Mizuno
Hyperwarp Elite 2
Mizuno’s updated marathon super shoe borrows the Pure 2’s foam and longer carbon plate, with a firmer lower layer for late-race stability. Roughly 10 g lighter than the first version.
What's new: Takes the Pure 2’s Enerzy XP+ top foam and extended 3D carbon plate, adds a denser Enerzy XP base for late-race stability, and trims about 10 g.
About the Hyperwarp Elite 2
Mizuno aims the Hyperwarp Elite 2 at fast marathon runners chasing a personal best, particularly those who want more stability late in a race. Within the Hyperwarp family it borrows the extended carbon plate and Enerzy XP+ top layer of the lighter Hyperwarp Pure 2, and sits above the more accessible Hyperwarp Racer.
The distinguishing feature is a dual-foam midsole: Enerzy XP+ on top, over a denser, firmer Enerzy XP lower layer that Mizuno describes as a proprietary PEBA. Mizuno says the combination balances responsiveness and stability. Between the layers sits a full-length 3D carbon plate, the Smooth Speed Plate, extended toward the toe, while a lightweight G3 outsole and a woven upper complete the package. The heel stack is 39 mm with a 3 mm drop, and the shoe is about 10 g lighter than the first Hyperwarp Elite. Further options appear in the marathon running shoes guide.
Specs and features from usa.mizuno.com, marathons.com and our own spec data. A factual overview, not a review.
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Product details from Marathons.com.
The numbers
- Race day
- Type
- 160 g
- Weight
- 39 mm
- Heel stack
- 3 mm
- Drop
- Carbon plate
- Plate
- Neutral
- Support
Weight for a men's US 9 / UK 8.5.
What it feels like
Fit
True to size
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Mizuno Hyperwarp Elite 2
In short
Ideal if you're racing a marathon and want a carbon super shoe built to stay stable late in the race. The updated version takes the Pure 2's foam and plate, with a firmer base and lighter build.
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