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Tempus

Tempus
Racing · Stability · Road
Exceptional (97/100)

Shoe details

Weight
8.2 oz
Release
2022 Q2
MSRP
$170
Stack Height
38mm heel - 30mm toe
Drop Height
8mm

Ratings & Reviews

Exceptional (97/100)

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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Scores better than 96% of all shoes.

Our ratings use detailed reviews from knowledgeable runners, ratings for shoes in the same product line, and reliable product information from trusted retailers.

Rating breakdown

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The darker band shows the central rating range. The lighter band shows a wider range of reasonable outcomes. More reviews for this shoe usually narrow both bands.

Overall

Exceptional (97/100)

Overall rating

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Better Shoes Rating

Exceptional (97/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 96% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

Durability

Excellent (93/100)

Durability rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Excellent (93/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 92% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

Comfort

Very good (89/100)

Comfort rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (89/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 87% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

Appearance

Very good (87/100)

Appearance rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (87/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 80% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

Cushioning

Good (77/100)

Cushioning rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Good (77/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 60% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

Value

Good (72/100)

Value rating

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Better Shoes Rating

Good (72/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 43% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

78%

7/9

Prefer this shoe over another.

Reviewers said this shoe was better than another shoe they ran in.

All Running Shoes

Scores better than 96% of 2,617 running shoes.

Exceptional

Supershoes

Scores better than 80% of 88 supershoes.

80%

Saucony

Scores better than 92% of 209 Saucony shoes.

92%

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Most reviewers like this shoe more than their last shoe.
  • Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.
  • Rated among the top 25% of shoes overall.
  • Rated among the top 25% of shoes on durability.

Cons

  • Rated below average on comfort.
  • Rated below average on cushioning.

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

Saucony Tempus
Saucony Tempus 2
Saucony Endorphin Speed 5
Tempus
Tempus 2
Endorphin Speed 5
Current shoe
Best durability
Lightest / Newest / Best overall
Shoe properties
Type
Supershoe
Daily trainer
Supershoe
Pronation
Stability (Moderate)
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
8.2 oz M
9.4 oz M
7.3 oz M Lightest
Stack
38/30mm
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37/29mm
Drop
8mm
—
7mm
Release
2022 Q2
2024 Q3
2025 Q2 Newest
MSRP
$170 Lower MSRP
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$175
Best price
—
—
$129.96
Ratings
Overall
Excellent (96%)
Average (54%)
Exceptional (98%) Best overall
Comfort
Very good (87%)
Average (44%)
Excellent (95%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Average (60%)
Bottom tier (13%)
Excellent (92%) Best cushioning
Durability
Excellent (92%) Best durability
Average (43%)
Very good (84%)
Appearance
Very good (80%)
Below average (38%)
Excellent (94%) Best appearance
Value
Average (43%)
Average (41%)
Excellent (91%) Best value
Specific shoe

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Reader Ratings

28 reader ratings

Review a shoe

Showing 1–5 of 10 written reviews

Pretty Decent trainer

Anonymous runner · Jul 28, 2024

4/5

Overall

I used to wear Nike and Asic’s for running shoes when the store by my house recommended I try the Tempus as a sort of experiment with pronation. I’m a highschool distance runner who’s pretty competitive and these shoes have worked so great for me. I got around 450 miles on my last pair before they started to wear down and I’m about 200 miles into my new pair and they have barely shown any wear. Unfortunately, these shoes are not particularly fast and have a relatively low energy return. They’re a little too cushiony sometimes especially when running downhill. Wouldn’t reccomend them for heel-strikers. My last complaint is that they’re more pricy than other trainers. These are usually $170 before tax at my local store compared to a lot of other brands which have trainers that are about the same for only $130. 

Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
3/5

Fastest stability shoe in the game

Adam · Dec 27, 2023

4/5

Overall

My foot doesn’t have an arch so I need stability shoes for running, didn’t want heavy slow shoes for track season, found these and they help so much with stride and are far lighter than any other stability shoes

Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
3/5
Value
4/5

Almost perfect shoe, but

Liz Fe · Dec 14, 2023

5/5

Overall

Curves in a little too narrow--the Saucony Axon 3, much cheaper, has a wider flare. They should marry these two models!

Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5

Saucony “Firm” Tempus

Anonymous runner · Sep 20, 2023

4/5

Overall

If you are over super plush shoes, like a firmer ride, with a quality midsole that will last forever, this is the shoe. 

Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
3/5
Value
5/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Sep 19, 2023

5/5

Overall

Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
3/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
3/5
Value
3/5