Saucony Tempus Review - Best Stability Running Shoe 2022

[@FordyRuns]

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[@Discomattisace]

I have these arriving this morning from Spain. I was a big fan of the Shift and also wore the speeds. Sadly the speeds killed my knee due to the stability problems. Fingers crossed this will be the perfect shoe for me! Been waiting a long time for these to drop!!

[@FordyRuns]

Let me know

[@Discomattisace]

@@FordyRuns interesting shoe! First impression is I love it! Same sole width and similar height to the Shift. The powerun foam seems to be as firm as the shift but I think it needs to be as the cage/wrap or what ever you call it is quite slim. Definitely more stable than the Speed but not quite as stable (for me) as the shift. I think this is totally due to the fact that the pb is so soft. I was really surprised by how bouncy this shoe was at both snails pace and quicker. Very easy to get up to a quick 5k pace! The other thing that surprised was how good the toe off is! I really didn’t miss the speed roll at all. Good amount of room in the forefoot and really comfy. The high arch might annoy some but I didn’t feel it apart from when just walking. I think, on first impression Saucony have created something really decent and fun and have proven you can make a stable superfoam fun shoe! My only gripe is that on steep uphills the shoe is a little too soft and would benefit from a plate.

[@fatrunner]

Sounds promising. I'm desperate for some decent race shoes, would be looking to do a marathon in them though so hopefully they'll stand up to that as well. Looking forward to part 2!

[@FordyRuns]

Hopefully Monday

[@briantierney5183]

I liked the original prism, I have 3 pairs. Glad to see Saucony doing this

[@ehbaltazar5589]

Shoutout from not-so-sunny Bournemouth! Love the video (as always). Excited for the next one though. Good luck on the race! Half PB on a stability shoe? Why not… It. Is. A. Very. Light. Stability. Shoe. 👊🏾

[@FordyRuns]

Hi thanks so much! No we are coming back from Edinburgh and starting a new block so it won't be anything mental on Sunday

[@pennyrusbridge5725]

Great shoe review fordy. Sounds like a fun shoe. Good luck for Sunday's half marathon

[@FordyRuns]

Thanks

[@leighjo70]

I require a stable running shoe and I was hoping this would be a game changer but after trying them on and walk around for awhile I realized the arch was going to bite into my arch too much. Great concept but needs less aggressive support around the arch area

[@paddywiggle]

I agree. It does polarize the customers that will fit in this shoe. In the Tempus 2 I expect to see a bit less of that pwrrun frame near the foot

[@fecardona]

I remember feeling something like this when trying them at a store. But I don’t have a big arch. Fordy didnt mention it…seems like this didn’t bother him on the initial tries.

[@dangos2986]

great review as always Chris , cant wait to try these ,and will wait until they are on the Sportshoes or Saucony sites, other places are selling them now !!! good luck Sunday have a fun day ....dont forget the sun cream xx

[@FordyRuns]

Thanks mate!

[@alporridge5228]

Sounds very promising! My Prisms (v1) are coming to the end of their life after nearly 400 miles so this could be a perfect replacement. I’ll be there Sunday so hopefully I’ll see you for a 👍🏼

[@ptlewis2000]

I'm so excited for us to try this shoe! Though I don't think it's going to replace our Endorphin Pro for racing.

[@FordyRuns]

Let’s see after Sunday

[@BillyButcher91]

Really looking forward to getting a pair of these

[@FordyRuns]

Let me know what you think when you do

[@ruthbrierley1798]

I took a leap of faith and bought these online as they’re not available in my country. I badly wanted to love them. They are great for picking up the pace as well as being cushioned. BUT, they make my legs and hips hurt. I’ve no idea why. Could it be the weird firm arch? I don’t know. Also the outsole is slippy in wet conditions. Shorter (up to 10k ) runs and gym sessions in these for me.

[@xWiggleDeezRoots]

Did you continue running them? When I got my first pair of stability shoes I also had pain which was really just muscles I hadn’t previously used for running, due to my pronation issues

[@ruthbrierley1798]

I had previously run for ages in Brooks GTS stability shoes. I persevered with the tempus for about 100km but they just didn’t work for me.

[@elliegrimes7712]

I brought the guides recently, and I’ve been surprised at how well they pick up the pace. Not much difference between them and my speeds pace wise. Although it has one weakness, which I expect this shoe also has which is the outsole. I end up sliding around in the wet.

[@FordyRuns]

The outsole is a worry

[@ivylovesrunning]

Thank you for sharing this.

[@paddywiggle]

The tempus is miles better than the guide, it’s literally the speed without a plate and no wobbly heel, with a wider toebox fit

[@robertmorano2372]

I'm not usually a stability shoe wearer. That being said last year I started running in altras. I know they are not for everyone, but last week I bought the provision 6 and they are blowing me away right now. It does a lot of these same things as in provide a little "guidance". Visually, it looks like your dad's Sunday trainer. They are very much not. Lightweight, responsive, snappy, lively. I've only got 25-ish miles in them, but a little bit of everything, distance and pace wise. My relationship with Altra has been a mixed bag, but Altra, if you're listening...YES!!!

[@FordyRuns]

Thanks so much for commenting!

[@zulkhaireesulaiman8575]

hey there! im interested in getting the provision 6 for my stability needs. I already have the arahi 6 for slower and recovery paces. Im wondering if the provision 6 are good for faster paces of about 5:00 - 5:30min/km paces.

[@robertmorano2372]

@@zulkhaireesulaiman8575 I've never run in the arahi, but have run in the Clifton. The provision 6 is far firmer and snappier than the Clifton. My max effort is more around the 7min/mile pace (which I think is 4.20-ish/km). I am perfectly happy with the provision at this effort for me. It's plenty responsive to keep that pace, and stable and supportive enough to keep your form honest. If you have never run in altras, you want to slowly "work" your way into it. Like one 3-5 mile, slow effort run a week, then 2 runs a week and so on. Let your calves, feet, and Achilles slowly acclimate to the zero drop. All of that being said, I have now used the provision for a little bit of everything distance and pace wise and if I had to pick one shoe to run in (and even race in), the provision would be it. I'm really loving it. Saucony still crushes it with their shoes. I'm sure this one is amazing as well.

[@buddyryeSE]

In around 2012, Saucony had a pretty rad stability racer but I can't remember the name of it. It was extremely snappy and it was my half marathon PR shoe for several years! Can't remember the name of it though. Anyone remember?

[@13lars]

My Tempus was destroyed after 20 km. Got the money back. Midsole cracked in 2 actually.

[@stevestarr9769]

This shoe seems somewhat similar to the Nike Lunarglide, which was around from 2009 to about 2018. It used Nike's Lunar foam, and was classified as moderate stability. Nike got it right with the first few versions, ruined the last few, then discontinued it. But it was a great light stability shoe.

[@ptlewis2000]

Stop talking sexy to me with that Lunarglide talk!

[@FordyRuns]

#prayforlunarglide

[@stevestarr9769]

@@ptlewis2000 So you know!! 😛

[@seymour5000000]

Omg! I adored the Lunarglide from the 3-7. After that, they narrowed the last and trashed it - then discounted it. 🪦 RIPS to a real one.

[@paddywiggle]

I’ve put 30 miles on mine, one LR (progression from between 8min and 6min/mile) and two daily runs. I also have the speeds, in which I’ve run 500 miles total in two different pairs. The tempus feels like an endorphin speed with 3 main differences. 1. No plate, the toe off is a little less spicy in the tempus than the speed 2. Mid and rearfoot stability is much better in the tempus. The speed feels very wobbly on a slight heel strike when you get tired. This shoe doesn’t. 3. Wider toebox and ball-of-foot fit on the tempus. Much more accomodating and comfortable!

[@FordyRuns]

Love mine

[@willspurr410]

These are £165 rrp, same price as Endorphin Speed 3 but with no plate or speedroll!!! Are they really worth the extra £30 or so over the Guide 15 (or other mild stability shoes)?

[@RR2K7]

I’ve started trading for London in October. Would you recommend the Tempus or Guide as an everyday trainer? Or if money isn’t a problem would it be advantageous to have both in rotation? Or are they too similar?

[@FordyRuns]

Great shoe if need form of stability

[@RR2K7]

Yeah unfortunately I do. Currently have Hoka Arahi 5. Which would you say is better for a daily trainer for marathon trainer? Or would it be good to have both in rotation?

[@pacuk4558]

Bought the guide 15 on the back of the video last month, wish I’d waited

[@FordyRuns]

lets see after Sunday

[@Buffmalibudoctor]

Really excited to hear your thoughts on the tempus after the half. I’ve got at New pair of the first NB prism and can’t decide if i should use them first or buy the tempus now as well.

[@FordyRuns]

Will let you know

[@chinitopogi7511]

can this be used by a high arc foot runnee? difference and comparison between nimbus 24 and tempus?

[@i.p2088]

I tried the Tempus today. Rather disappointing. The upper is narrow but high.. Felt like a Hoka. Upper with plastic parts feeling cheap. The front rocker is missing and boy do you want it back like in the Speed.. Much less energy return then the Speed2 or Pro3.. Shoe feels like a very good daily trainer but no WOW factor like in the Speed 2 or 3 etc.. Did not buy them in the end. By the way they are already on sale for $130 \ €130.

[@MadelnMachines]

Does it feel very firm or soft and bouncy?

[@FordyRuns]

Nice and bouncy

[@JonW9999]

Is there any reason that you couldn’t make a carbon plated stability shoe?

[@ptlewis2000]

They do! It's called the Endorphin Pro 2!

[@FordyRuns]

I didn't make the shoe but if I did I would have put a plate in it

[@JonW9999]

@@FordyRuns didn’t meant that you’d literally made it but I’m sure you’d have done a good job! 😂

[@JonW9999]

@@ptlewis2000 is it a case that it functions as a stability shoe but is not marketed as such?

[@stuartwalton3978]

@@JonW9999 it's a neutral shoe but its fairly stable compared to other higher stack racing shoes as the carbon plate makes it fairly firm. If you go on the doctor's of running website they rate all shoes they review including neutral ones for stability, which is really helpful for mild overpronators like myself. I'm running in the ride 14 for daily use and the endo pro for racing, both neutral but nice and stable and keeping from overpronating nicely.

[@sttorstein]

Is this to replace the Saucony Hurricane?

[@FordyRuns]

yes

[@KenanTurkiye]

1:18 lol factzes

[@KenanTurkiye]

6:59 that width across the forefoot is good but is the forefoot flexible or stiff?

[@KenanTurkiye]

Because I believe people who need stability shoes also need much better ground feel especially in the mid-front foot area for sensory control of their strides either walking or running.

[@michaelwolf3601]

Prism? Who makes that Saucony?

[@FordyRuns]

New balance

[@CESARDECESERO]

Should better than horizont 6(Mizuno)

[@penrils]

I've been waiting for a long time, but it's too bad that those shoes have a high arch. I think I will feel uncomfortable because I have flat feet. So sad😢

[@FordyRuns]

It is noticeable

[@zulkhaireesulaiman8575]

the altra provision 6s might be the one for you

[@penrils]

@@zulkhaireesulaiman8575 Thank you for the good recommendation:)

[@zulkhaireesulaiman8575]

@@penrils the provision 6 would be great if have stability needs. if not, the rest of the non-trail altra shoes would be perfect for people with flat feet!

[@penrils]

@@zulkhaireesulaiman8575 Thx☺️!!!

[@juanseaforth5111]

1st

[@FordyRuns]

Well done!

[@NOKIA6031]

I feel so bad that i bought the boring ride15... instead of these

[@FordyRuns]

Don’t that is a good shoe

[@tomfisher5410]

Fuelcell prism v1 was a cracker in this vein for me…lighter again than this…v2 reviews were poor so not tried that as yet

[@ptlewis2000]

I have no idea what you're saying but I liked the Prism V1 too minus the insole falling out. But super glue fixed that. Passed on V2.

[@zulkhaireesulaiman8575]

i found the prism v1 to be a tad bit unstable for me :(