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adizero Tempo 9

adizero Tempo 9
Daily trainer · Stability · Road
Good (79%)

Shoe details

Weight
8.9 oz
Release
2017 Q2
MSRP
$120
Drop Height
10mm

Ratings & Reviews

Good (79%)

Rated better overall than 79% of all shoes.
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This score rates better than 79% of other shoes we judged.

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

Percentile vs. all shoes. Shaded bars reflect our uncertainty.
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The shaded bar shows a plausible range for this shoe’s rank based on the review data we have and normal variation in runner feedback. More reviews usually narrow the range.

Overall

Good (79%)

Value

Excellent (96%)

Durability

Excellent (95%)

Appearance

Excellent (93%)

Comfort

Bottom tier (3%)

Cushioning

Bottom tier (1%)

All Running Shoes

Better than 79% of 2,492 running shoes ranked.

Good (79%)

Daily Trainers

Better than 79% of 1,818 daily trainers ranked.

Good (79%)

adizero Tempo Family

Better than 67% of 10 adizero tempo family ranked.

Above average (67%)

adidas

Better than 84% of 194 adidas shoes ranked.

Very good (84%)

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 5% of shoes on durability.

Cons

  • Some of reviewers think this shoe runs too small.
  • Rated below average on comfort.
  • Rated among the bottom 10% of shoes on cushioning.

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

adidas adizero Tempo 9
adidas adizero Tempo 8
Saucony Kinvara 16
adizero Tempo 9
adizero Tempo 8
Kinvara 16
Current shoe
Lightest
Newest / Best overall / Best comfort
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Stability
Stability
Neutral
Weight
8.9 oz M Lightest
9 oz M
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Stack
—
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Drop
1mm
1mm
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Release
2017 Q2
2017 Q3
2025 Q2 Newest
MSRP
$120
$120
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Best price
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$129.95
Ratings
Overall
Above average (67%)
Below average (30%)
Exceptional (100%) Best overall
Comfort
Bottom tier (3%)
Bottom tier (11%)
Exceptional (100%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Bottom tier (1%)
Bottom tier (9%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Excellent (95%)
Very good (81%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Excellent (93%)
Good (70%)
Exceptional (99%) Best appearance
Value
Excellent (96%)
Above average (62%)
Exceptional (100%) Best value
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Reader Reviews

13 reader reviews

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Showing 1–5 of 13 reviews

Speedy but too small

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

4/5

Overall

I bought these online, as they are currently no more available in regular stores. After reading reviews, I decided to buy a half size bigger than my usual Adidas size. But they still felt tight, both in length and room in mid and toe box. Laces were also very not flexible and putting pressure on my feet. But after changing the laces to regular stretching ones, and changing the lacing style, they felt much more comfortable. Only the length now prevents me from using these shoes for over 15km runs, otherwise I would have used them for at least half marathon distances. In term of ride, these shoes are stable, fast in rolling and toe off, and good for speed work thanks to a harder midsole in the front. Compared to regular full Boost shoes, like Ultra Boost, these are definitely more efficient for faster runs.
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5

Tempo 9 - old school light trainer, mild stability

reed · Sep 28, 2025

4/5

Overall

I snagged the Tempo 9s for something like $60 a couple years ago and put 200 miles on them pretty quickly, as I had been seeking a lighter stability shoe for longer workouts and easy runs. I had a few pairs of an early model Tempo and never had any issues, but this time around I was originally disappointed. I'm usually a 10.5 in trainers and a 10 in flats, so I bought a 10. Maybe the 10.5 wasn't in stock or something. Anyway, my little toe got rubbed raw just about every time I wore this shoe. It's also not soft, if you're expecting a "boost" shoe to feel more cushioned. They sat on the shelf for a year or two until I was in the market for more stability shoes and thought I'd try out altering them. I cut some slits where my big toes and pinky toes were and almost immediately the shoes seemed much more comfortable. Going with a 10.5 or 11 would've been a smart call in retrospect. My rating for this shoe was ignoring the sizing issues I had, though it's worth noting that the shoes run narrow and a little short.
Comfort
3/5
Cushioning
3/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5

Shamefully discontinued

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

5/5

Overall

It is a real shame this shoe is discontinued. It is one of the only true lightweight stability shoes of the last couple years. The brooks Ravenna is another one, but that shoe just doesn’t do what this shoe can. I have done everything from fast 18 mile long runs, to tempo runs, to slow maintenance mileage 10 mile days, easy slow doubles, even to some faster intervals. This shoe didn’t have a lot to it, but the way the stability was positioned more toward to front of the shoe while the soft boost foam was at the back, it made for and amazing gait transition. Soft landing, firm push off. I wear a lot of neutral shoes, but I definitely need the stability sometimes. No matter what I was feeling, this shoe had just the right amount of whatever I needed for that day. Never felt bulky, never too Light. I could go on about this shoe for a while. It is just a real damn shame that adidas discontinued one of their last really good shoes just to make space for the flimsy/soft/weak/flashy shoes that appeal to sneaker heads and sneaker heads only.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

Great stable fast shoe

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

5/5

Overall

Very stable due to the stiffness, not great cushioning but very bouncy shoe, great for medium long and long runs due to smooth transitions and ease of running experience, bad for easy runs
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Adidas Tempo 9: Longest “Run” in One Shoe Model

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

5/5

Overall

I have worn the Tempo 9 for over a year. I am a marathon runner and have run in more brands and models of sneakers than I’d like to admit. These have become my #1 favorite running sneaker. They provide a touch of support that I need without being too much. They are lightweight and durable at the same time. I’m hoping they don’t discontinue the line!!!!
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5