Hyperion GTS 2 vs Wave Inspire 22

The Hyperion GTS 2 is the stability running shoe for people who don't think of themselves as stability runners. Brooks took the light, quick Hyperion tempo shoe and added GuideRails support, so you get a shoe that wants to move at pace but keeps your stride honest when your form goes ragged late in a run. At 220g it is genuinely light for a supportive road shoe, with a 10.7mm drop and a moderate 33mm heel stack that leans firm and responsive rather than plush. This is not a max-cushion mile-muncher. It is a do-it-all trainer for overpronators who still want to run tempo, race a 10k or bang out a fast parkrun without dragging a heavy motion-control brick around. If you want the same ride without the support, the Hyperion 3 is the neutral sibling. We rate it as one of the more versatile lightweight stability shoes on the market.

The Wave Inspire 22 is Mizuno's dependable stability trainer, a road running shoe built to keep you upright and comfortable over the miles rather than to chase a fast time. It sits in the moderate support camp: enough guidance to steady a mild overpronator, but calm enough that neutral runners who like a planted, structured ride can wear it happily. At 280g with a 7.6mm drop and 36.6mm of heel stack, it is a proper everyday workhorse, not a plated speed shoe. The Mizuno Wave guidance under the arch gives it that signature stable-but-not-clinical feel the line is known for. We rate it as one of the more honest daily stability shoes on the market: no gimmicks, no wall of hype, just a shoe that turns up for easy runs, steady miles and long training days. If you want a supportive daily trainer you can trust for a marathon build, it belongs on your shortlist. Compare it against the Wave Inspire 21 if you can still find last year's model on offer.