Josh Kerr’s custom Brooks suit and spikes are tuned for exactly 222 seconds of all‑out effort

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To be the best, to beat the best

It’s been a minute since the men’s mile world record has fallen. In fact, it’s been about 14,200,000 minutes. The title, currently held by Morocco’s Hicham El Guerrouj, has stood since July 1999 — a few weeks before my brother, who is nearly 27 years old, was born. Now, Australia’s Josh Kerr wants to break it.

To do so, he needs to run for 222 seconds. Any more, and El Guerrouj will hold his title.

Luckily, Kerr has the advantage of technology. He has the backing of the Brooks Run Research Lab and modern data to tune his kit to his exact specifications. The result? Spikes and a speed suit like nobody has ever seen before.

Brooks describes its new Hyperion 222 spikes as having a never-before-seen rocker that, combined with a custom-tuned plate, wraps Josh’s foot to stay perfectly placed even at top speeds. The custom plate is matched by custom titanium pins, reserved for the best of the best and designed for world record pursuits. Add a TPU Victory band, Kerr’s mantra “The Pursuit,” and a sculpted upper, and this might be the most Brooks Beast spike to ever toe the starting line.

A beast like no other

Even Kerr’s speed suit is custom-made, with tailoring that would make Edna Mode blush. It’s crafted from two fabrics with familiar features, like a sleeveless design and a high neckline, to make Kerr feel as much at home as possible. The suit features laser-cut perforations to maximize breathability during 222 seconds of all-out effort, while minimal seams ensure no chafing derails the attempt.

Mix in signature branding like iridescent details that match Kerr’s iconic shield-style sunglasses, and there’s no question who Brooks has designed this capsule for.

But, to be the best, he’ll have to do something that nobody has before. He’ll have to cover 5,280 feet in just 222 seconds (roughly 23 feet per second) in the heat of a London summer.

If you want to watch Josh Kerr take on the world record, you can do so at the July 18 Diamond League meet. Hit the button below to learn all about the event.