I've ABSOLUTELY loved this shoe for years now and I'll have a pair in my active rotation for as long as Nike makes it! As I'm a predominant heel striker and that React heel provides a really nice response especially in the latter miles of a long run.
Not forgotten by me, I absolutely love the Tempo's and I'm currently on my third pair. I find them good for 700+ miles. Every now and then Nike discount them by 40%, that's when I pounce.
This is why your your content is best Edd. Bravo for highlighting the Tempo. It may not be the newest or most hyped, but damn it can hold its own. They’ve also got some absolute banger color ways usually. I’ve got 3 pairs and it can rival top end super shoes. My 10K PB is still in the tempos and could likely rival my half PB if I pushed it on that as well 👟 🔥
Just picked up a highly discounted version and still love it. When I’m injured (as I am now, slowly recovering) it is a confidence-building option to beef up those road miles! Also works weirdly well on snow.
Great shoe! But for racing, it's on the heavier side, so I think that's why you don't see it as much as other Nike models. I did race a HM in it, and it worked perfectly fine for me.
have run 3 marathons in the Nike Tempo-and they hold up very well on long runs at any pace and legs feel great afterwards. Very good shoe for any pace/distance-despite its not-so-comfortable upper.
What pace are your long runs at? I have heard a few comments that they don't feel great at slower paces and ideally should be used for sub 7:45min/mi or 4:50min/km paces which are too fast for my long runs.
@@dragonl4d216 “easy” around 8:45 and “tempo” at 7:45. Feel great at any pace-but the shoe definitely wants to push you to run faster-just a matter of getting used to what the shoe offers (air pods/zoomX/react foam)
@@dragonl4d216 I only run at around 4:30min/km and below and they are perfect for that. I even ran a Boston qualifying time with them. Slower than 4:50, the strides are probably too short and the air pod might propel the foot up rather than forward.
Thanks for reviewing again my favorite up tempo running shoes ever. For me, Tempo Next is a masterpiece, dedicated to marathoners in their fast training. They are very fast and forgiving at the same time. Tempo and Alphafly v1 (v2 didnt win me) in my view match up perfecty in a marathon block (one for training and other for racing). Three years after their release Tempo (Iam in the second pair) keeps on being my training partner. Congrats on the content!
I got this shoe for £90 from Nike outlet. I use it for tempo runs, intervals, any hard session. First shoe that showed me I can hit 5 min per k pace and be comfortable. Still have my metaspeed sky for race day, but I do love that shoe
I’m always happy whenever you make a video of Nike tempo next %. I would like to see more videos of Nike Tempo vs. current year carbon/nylon shoes. It’s interesting to see this 2020 model shoe beats most current shoes out there.
Edd! Thanks for upping this shoe. Felt a bit off posting my 2 cents on a 2 year old review video a week ago, when the shoe is still available in the shop. Now your peeps can get fresher info. And a bonus on the last shaddow puppet Miles was something i missed on my radar. Thanks again!
I LOVE the Tempo Next%, my first pair just rolled 500KM and still feel great, and I have another pair with a run in them waiting for when I retire my first pair. I have bought my pairs for $160CDN instead of the list price of $260CDN. I hoping they still have some available on Black Friday, cause I can see myself snagging 2 pairs!!!
Love these shoes! I've had 7 so far and even wear one pair to work, I got 550 miles out of my first ones so plenty of life in them for the money. Thank you for another excellent video Ed and hope to see you next Sunday :)
Tempo next % is my favorite “daily trainers” of all time. I have them in 7 different colorway pairs in rotation and I still have some stocked up in pristine condition in my closet. That’s how much I love them. Speed performance, fit, and comfort are all on point for me. I like a daily trainer shoe that pushes me to go faster than my comfortable pace.
I have a pair of Tempos in my shoe rotation. I do enjoy them for racing and tend to chose them over the Alphaflys for training. I usually wear the Alphas for half marathons.
Yes! Thank you so much for making this video, I’m my humble opinion it’s the most underrated shoe of all time. It improves the more you use it, works perfectly at MP, for sessions, steady runs, and even slow runs. The React heel foam and forefoot outsole give it a super-snappy feel underfoot. Mine have all lasted 600+ miles too. Well worth the Earth Credits 👌
Glad to see you bring this shoe up after giving it a mention, eBay suggested it to me and the first thing I did was head for your review. I jumped on this, partly as I got it like silly cheap and see it as a good first try of Nike. I love the scalloped arch and pointed noise, looks kind of like an arrowhead designed to go fast, whilst to me the alphafly looks more like a big cruiser. Plus the stiffer heel is to my eyes reminiscent of the puma fast-r which I've had some very fast runs in. Can't wait to let rip on those trails for sure 👍
Just did 5x1k repeats on them after a year of pounding them. Planning to get my third pair as they’re breaking. THEYRE SO GOOD. Fast, comfy, good fit. Love it
I have both, the Tempo ended up being my go to everyday trainer, ended up deflating the airpods, loved it. The Alpha 2 has had minimal use, its very fast but I do find the footbed a little uncomfortable compared to V1.
they just deflate? Right now I am running on a totally worn out pair of Tempo and the air pods are now touching the ground. I am worried they would blow up considering the amount of pressure in those pods and I am scared I could trip over.
Spot. On. I’m on pair #5 since they came out and I’m getting around 500 miles out of them before I retire them. They get the call on all long runs over 10 miles and I wear them on almost all tempo and steady state workouts. Yeah, they’re loud - kind of like you’re a Tyrannosaurus Rex stomping down the path, but they do quiet down after a while. Definitely an underrated model.
Had my pair 2 weeks on the back of this blog,absolutely love them,literally been using them every day along with my invincibles, main thing I noticed much less fatigue in the legs and lower HR when running in them, just bidding for another pair on eBay 😂
Excellent timing Edd! I watched this just before my long run workout today, wondering which shoe would be up for the task with some HM efforts sprinkled in. I feel the Endorphin Speed 3 lacks the punch for this pace, the Pro 3 gives me terrible hotspots after 24 km and I would take my Takumi Sen for 30 km… You reminded me of the Tempo Next% that I myself overlooked as well for at least a year and gave them a go. They did remarkably well! So thank you, I have a use case for them again: long runs with HM efforts or faster 😊
I got a pair on discount for $150 USD not long after they first came out. They seemed clunky at first, and the decoupled midsole with AirPods wasn’t really my thing (I had not run in AlphaFlys yet), but I stuck with them. They seemed to be one of those shoes where I would find myself running 20-30 seconds faster per mile than I intended. The upper was never comfortable, but they were still fun to run in. I ran them into the ground and retired them after a few hundred miles of good use. I said all that to say I was pleasantly surprised by them. Maybe not enough to choose them over some current options, but enough to have fond memories.
I love my Tempo Next! I can run with an insane low heart rate when I use them. Yes, they are a bit firm on the forefoot, but It is OK. I couldn't train on the Alphafly because they cause me a pain in my foot arch, so I sent them back.
For the competition, it will be good if the new Adidas Adizero Boston 12 is a consumer success, so Nike will release their next Tempo Next% shoes ! I'm not sure why a huge brand like Nike can't release a new update for their legacy shoes every year ! Every brand does that with most of their running shoes !
Nailed a surprising PB recently on the Tempo Next when I thought I was done and over with all that stuff. I have nothing but pure reverence for this shoe.
It’s a good feeling shoe for my training. Would’ve bought more if not for the durability issue. The sole tear open where the zoompods are. Other than that, i was so happy with their upper. Works better for me than when i’m in my Alphafly 1
Hey, cats and Bud. Thanks for the great content. I really like the production value recently, especially on shoe reviews. It's fun to see you running in it and thanks for showing some beautiful scenery of your country. 🏃💪
Sales and reputation likely initially suffered due to high price at launch, due to it replacing the Peg Turbo (which everyone loved), and due to its odd look. I agree with you though Ed and still run with the Tempos. It's an absolutely excellent shoe. The nylon plate and midsole work far better for me than the Alphafly, which I don't like at all.
Running on pair #3. First pair used till 600km. Got some issues with my legs at that moment. Ran almost 12 years now and ran last 1 1/2 year al my pr's on 10km, 15km, half and fulltime marathon on tempo's. As 52 year old what's more to tell..😊
They still sell it because they have become popular among the sneakerheads. It´s actually more expensive now than it was 2 years ago. Back then you could often find it at a discount. Now it´s a huge seller as a casual shoe.
I'm onto my third pair, with another stashed incase its discontinued. Love them. They suck a bit for anything much slower than 5ish minute kms though. I enjoy the Zoom fly 5 for a slower plated shoe, especially for long steady runs, or steady fartlek, but its really in no mans land, sandwiched between this and the invincible. Love your work too btw, thank you, and keep it up 👊🏼
I’m a big fan of the Tempos. They make me run faster than what I planned and have run PBs at 5k and 10k with them even though I have vaporfly and alphafly in my rotation. My first pair only lasted 400km before the outsole split just behind the AirPods. I’m hoping my second pair will last longer.
I have 4 pairs, my favorite shoe, thats why they keep selling it, nothing beats it ;) more seriously, I have over 40 pairs of various brands and if what you like running fast, this is the shoe. Its not great for winter (temp below 0c) and its loud and yes its not a conventional shoe but aside from that, it breathes well, its very bouncy/responsive/propulsive when used with the right stride and super comfy ;)
I've had a total durability disaster on the Tempo's on at least 3 pairs. Nike's warranty service has been impeccable and replaced every time within their 2 year period. I am a toe/midfoot striker (heel never gets any wear), I weigh 65-70Kg and the air pods have been punctured each time, and in the last pair the black sole split under the air pods too virtually the full width. Anyway, I'm now giving the Zoom Fly 5's a blast which seem good so far, and I fear that my Alpha's could also have a similar fate to the Tempos once I've done a few more miles in them 🤨
Agree with all your points. The firmer heel on the Tempo could be a good thing. It feels like the fastest shoe for me! I just wish it had a softer/thinner upper and a quieter/thinner forefoot outsole. If they did that, I'd make it my raceday shoe for sure. Currently the noise and outsole feel are just a bit distracting. Otherwise fantastic shoe! Mine measures at 38mm heel stack in US10.5.
This shoe has been my go to for years now. Have the alpha fly but much prefer the tempo. Hope Nike keep making them 😊. I’ve used it to do half marathons.
I really like the Tempo Next%. I bought it after I tried the Endorphin Speed, which didn't work out for me at all. On the contrary, I found the Tempo comfortable and extremely fast from day 1. It's my go-to shoe for tempo runs (no kidding...) and long intervals, and I'll probably get another pair when this one will be done (if that day comes 🙂) On the other hand, I wouldn't run a marathon in the Tempo: they're just too aggressive for me. But I have seen quite a few people running marathons in them (and oddly mostly women).
@@EDDBUD Regarding the Endorphin Speed, I think the plate placement didn't agree at all with my biomechanics: I didn't feel any "help" from the shoe, it didn't make me run faster at the same effort than a standard run-of-the-mill daily trainer (whereas the Zoom Fly or even the Pegasus Turbo made me go faster) and it even ended up causing a sharp pain in my forefoot (I had to stop my workout). I barely reached 50 miles before selling them.
This the most underrated show in all of Nikes line up! I have them and got them for about $90 usd with discounts. I’ve ran my personal best 10k with it and legs felt super fresh. I personally believe that it’s better than the alphafly just because of light and bouncy it is.
I never got on with the tempo and sent them back. They felt too firm and didn't feel like I was getting anything back from the foam. Has the nike narrow midfoot as well. Takumi sen does a similar job a lot better imo. As you said there's still a few people wearing these at races I noticed.
The Alphafly 3 looks a lot like the Tempo Next. I just hope the outsole doesn’t tear behind the airpods. However i think with the carbon plate will make it more sturdy.
These protect my legs better than Invincible. Only reason I don't wear them all the time is because I always run faster in them. I'm a heavier runner at 190 lbs, and older, but once broken in I found the comfort outstanding. The noise is great - people can always hear me approaching.
I don't know how they keep selling them. Mine and also a few mates pairs were sent back with holes in the outsole. Seems to be a very common problem! Great to run in though!
Have the original black and white cw, slowly nearing 200miles. I have loved them from new,they have worked great for me. It is a forgot or not talked about shoe. I see them a lot at 5k races near me.
I bought my yellow Tempo's year ago on sale for 110€. End up using it more than Vaporfly2 and Alphafly1. Like 10mm drop & soft zoomx, outsole is great but horse galop loud 😁 airpods are to far in the back they should be 5mm moved to front. Like Tempo because it pushes you to run faster. React in the back pushes you to forefoot run, optimal constructed technology.
As a senior in high school when the tempo next % was coming out in 2020 I was excited to buy it, but the bad review of the shoe and my disappointment of the pegasus 37. Is why I didn't pick it up and got the brooks hyperion tempo instead.
Great shoe! I Like it more than AF2 which i sent back. I did a lot of moderate long runs in them last Winter, great traction and saves the legs. It’s pretty cool that it stays the same through the years i think, you know what you are gonna get. Makes sense with the heel stack too, always thought it looked about the same height.
I’m on I think my 5th pair? One of my favorites and I run a lot on my forefoot. I hope Nike doesn’t mess with the structure but continues to produce em.
The Tempo is a little easier to get on the foot. Even after 40 miles the Alpha as just as difficult to put on as day one. And if are in the middle of a run and a pebble gets in rhe alpha and no show horn you can be up the creek. Tempo upper is a lite more accommodating.Ben Parkes claims 600 K for the one pair of the Tempo. Good comparison.
It's a superb shoe, I loved every single mile I did in them, the only gripe I have with them is bursting zoom pod during a time trial. But alphafly is also in the same category. If I have to pick a zoompod shoe it will be tempo for sure. Maybe an updated upper will do more justice to tempo. Cheers
I love the firmness of the Adios 6 heel, fastest shoe I have. Hate the softness of the Vaporfly heel. Did you mention Tempo next being similar to Adios 6 in ride in earlier review? Tempo next is quite expensive in Norway now. I really think I should reconsider whats the best racing shoe for me.
I found it a bit heavy, but had to return them as I suffered from the common splitting issue at the rubber ‘joint’ just behind the AirPods. I’m a very light runner. They were certainly fast though!
The Nike Tempo is a strange one. I have several friends who really love it, but I picked up a pair for about 90 GBP last year and ended up selling them after just a few weeks. They had the strange effect of getting me to run faster than expected and faster than my effort indicated, but while feeling like absolute crap. I intended them to be a pair for faster long runs (30k at MP), but they were too heavy, clunky and firm for that - I much prefer the NovaBlast 1 or 3 for that.
I bought my Tempo Next % in 2021, and they are my all-time favourite super shoe. I'm yet to find anything that gives me as much spring and speed as this shoe does. It's at the bottom of my shoe rotation just because of the age of them, but I always go back to them when I feel like I need some assistance with a speed session.
@BOGDAN SERBAN I'm no expert, but I would say that you still get the same health benefits from running in these shoes. It just feels easier. You are still using your heart and lungs to run, it's not like the shoes have motors in them. They say that super shoes have less impact on your body, which is why it probably feels easier.
Hmm. I always thought it was an athleisure shoe. At the Nike Clearance store here near San Francisco in 'Merkuh, they are about $60. Although, that's where I bought alphafly for $90.
The Tempo has always tempted me, if ones comes available at a good price I might have to pick it up! Celebrated Global Running Day with a new 5K PB, 16:57 😵💫Went through the 3K in around 10 minutes then had to really battle for sub 17. The Golden Lotus is closed for redecoration, you might be best going for a ruby.
Excellent shoe. I qualified for Boston in those three years ago and they are my daily run shoes, racing in Alphafly so very similar feel except for the carbon plate. I do absolutely zero rotation, Tempo everyday and it has been close to 3 or 4 years I think, so I must have gone through 5 pairs all bought on sale and unfortunately.... they now seem to be discontinued in Canada and other countries, I couldn't even find them at a Nike factory store!!!!! 😞 I am guessing they were too technical for mainstream runners and probably got too many returns. I have no idea what I will be able to use now.... they were soo dynamic and responsive and I also found they were great for recovery runs for some reason. So sad....... I guess it is time to see if I can find a similar shoe in other brands....
I’ve had my eye on this shoe for awhile but couldn’t justify the $200 price tag. It recently dropped down to $127, so i immediately pulled the trigger on it. So we’ll see how it performs.
i really like this TEMPO NEXT% given the discount price. However, my first pair was returned to Nike due to the outsole tear after 3 runs (it seems a common defects across the world). I may give it a try again in Sept
Been meaning to try these. I’ve been making do with some slightly too-small Alphafly 1s for marathons which is KILLING my toes 😂. These seem like a bit of a sleeper or maybe they just get confused with the alpha by civilians? The lineup was always slightly confusing to non-runners.
I fell in love with the Tempo Next % the moment I slipped into it. My only complain is that it’s v loud when it makes contact with the ground. My pair is falling apart. Hope Nike releases a v2 with improved outsole!
@@hoernchenmeister It has been a while since I strapped the shoe on but all this talk made me take it out for my run today. Oh my - RUN I did! And yes a couple of folks at the park made way for me when I was approaching! ;)
Tempo all the way, the alpha is just so uncomfortable. Tempo is a fab shoe. Oh update on Marathon. Ran Edinburgh in the metaspeed sky plus after issues with Nikes. No issues, was great when hit the wall at the end. I'm like many going off some of the nikes , tempo love. Metaspeed love. Other Nike super shoes,not so keen on anymore.
Just a health warning. If you are sadly a heavier runner with wide feet then the Tempo Next % feel like running in high heels, wake the dead with their noise and may well knacker your ankles. Probably if you aren’t you’ll be fine!
Definitely the NIKE AIR ZOOM TEMPO was the worst shoe I've ever run in my life. It was the only one that I returned to the manufacturer after purchase! And Nike accepted my arguments! I've always been in love with shoes and I could have many models from many brands. But I have never found anything worse than this!
Nike ruined the Alphafly Next Percent 2, the same way they ruined the Vaporfly Next Percent 3 (IMHO). Both of those shoes have the same makeup and different (not good) feel to them than their predecessors.
I've had 2 pairs of the tempo currently using the alphafly 2 went out in the tempo few days ago and really enjoyed the feel of a slightly firmer ride probably start using it alot more
Ed, I just saw a video about a second version of the tempo next percent that nike is releasing sometime in the next yearr.Have you heard anything about the second version?
I only paid about £75 for my tempos. They're great for that kind of money but glad i didnt pay full whack. I love the upper but they just feel super clunky to me underfoot. Dont know if its just all that rubber on the outsole.
Favorite shoe for sure, super underrated imo. Does anyone knows how does it compare to the new Adidas Boston 12? I know nike is discontinuing this shoe so i am looking for an alternative of newer production shoes that can replace the tempos.
I have a couple of fitness exam coming up in October. I have to do a 300 meter sprint and a 1.5 mile. Do you recommend doing this in the alpha fly or or tempo?
Fit question.. I was TTS into Alphafly V1 but went down half a size in the Alphafly V2.. Alphafly V2 seems huge compared to V1. How is the fit of the Tempo?
