There's a host of other plate-propelled shoes out there now, but runners looking for a fast pair of daily trainers around the same price can look to Hoka One One's Carbon X ($180), which offers a bit more support than the Tempos, and New Balance's FuelCell TC ($200), which sports a more durable build than its race-focused peers. Price-based grievances feel cheap, but $180 for daily running shoes feels fairly rich for my blood, despite the Nike-only tech and pedigree. The minimal support meant I eased up significantly on turns.
For me, this wasn't an issue - I'm typically jogging Charleston's very straight Ravenel Bridge - but was noticeable when coming back down into the city and heading to my apartment. Lateral movement is not supported well at all. This could be attributed to my legs adjusting to a slightly different gait, but after 70 or so miles I wouldn't expect it. At or below my regular pace on runs longer than seven miles or so, I felt leg fatigue more acutely than in my normal running shoes ( NB 1080v10s). This is fine when you're up for it, but it proved a challenge for more meandering or long distance efforts. (In retrospect, I believe the FlyEase is simply even more user-friendly.) Watch Out Forīecause of the way the steep forefoot drop, springboard of a midsole plate and welterweight heel cushioning play off each other, you're urged into faster runs. I had zero issues slipping into it, lacing up and feeling comfortable and secure. The existence of the latter left me thinking the former (the one I tested) would be a challenge to get and keep on my foot. There are two versions of the Tempo, traditional lacing and FlyEase, Nike's accessibility-oriented innovation that enables getting in and out of the shoe with one hand. The shoe's rather steep drop from forefoot to ground pushes you off your heels and into a quicker pace, too, which is helpful because, despite more support on the heel (versus the Alphafly) the Tempo is not the shoe for more leisurely jogs. They performed best for me in fast, medium-length runs, thanks in large part to the springy yet flexible plate. There's a lot of tech in this shoe, but the headlining carbon composite plate - a less aggro version of the full carbon-fiber plate the Alphafly employs - does what it's meant to do. Ultimately the pitch is rather simple: Nike's fastest-ever running shoe, street-legalized for everyday use. They're still springy, but they offer more support and durability, so a $200 pair of sneakers isn't gassed after a few runs.
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