Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 8.9 oz · 10mm drop · 46/36mm stack
Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock.
How it ranks
The Nike Air Zoom Tempo NEXT% rates in the 98th percentile overall among daily trainers. Its strongest dimension is looks (97th percentile); its weakest is value (23rd). Of 10 runners who came to it from another shoe, 10 preferred it to what they ran before.
Based on 15 runner reviews.
“Firm lockdown and forefoot cushion combine to make you feel like you could run forever.”
“Extremely tight around the midfoot; stock lacing pattern can easily cause considerable pain.”
“Wore a single pair for over 1000 miles.”
“Fast, springy shoe providing excellent forward propulsion.”
“Traction is subpar; not recommended to run on wet or slippery surfaces.”
“Holds up well after hundreds of miles.”
“Great energy return. Great cushioning equals great recovery.”
“Makes me feel like I'm leaning forward when running.”
“First run felt bizarrely unstable, but ended up being my go-to mile eaters.”
“Lasted about 800 miles, wish they lasted longer.”
Prefer this shoe over another
92% 12/13
Anonymous runner · Jul 7, 2023
5/5
Overall
Very good but not a good shot to kick around in after it’s retired. The Zoom Air Pod makes it look awkward. The ZoomX foam makes it lively. Fly knit upper is a plus.
Anonymous runner · Jun 9, 2023
5/5
Overall
I love this shoe for tempo runs or even punchier long runs. It doesn't have a super rigid carbon plate (some kind of composite I believe), but it has the same kind of propulsive feel. I've run hundreds of miles in the shoe and it holds up well.
Anonymous runner · Jun 9, 2023
5/5
Overall
Pros: Fast, springy shoe providing excellent forward propulsion. Workable at all paces from easy to race pace; performs exceptionally well in and around the tempo pace range, where the firm lockdown and forefoot cushion combine to make you feel like you could run forever. Aesthetic and well-designed too.
Cons: Extremely tight around the midfoot; stock lacing pattern can easily cause the wearer considerable pain. Those with wider feet especially may need to change the lacing pattern. Traction is subpar; not recommended to run on wet or slippery surfaces in these.
Overall: A useful and affordable addition to any shoe lineup. Highly recommended.
Anonymous runner · Jun 1, 2023
5/5
Overall
Very surprised about the durability of the Tempos. I've used for long runs and workouts, and have even used as an everyday trainer after a few hundred miles. Expensive if paying full price ($200), but can occassionally find them on sale.
Anonymous runner · Jun 1, 2023
5/5
Overall
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