5/5
Overall
runDRC27 · Jul 21, 2015
40 mpw training for a half marathon came from the adidas adizero Boston 3
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 4/5
adidas AdiZero Tempo 5
Daily trainer · Stability · Road · 9.0 oz (men's)
Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The adidas adizero Tempo replaced it
How it ranks
The adidas AdiZero Tempo 5’s rating is an early estimate. We’ve collected 3 runner reviews so far, with product line history also informing the score.
Current estimate: Decent
Confidence
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Confidence
85 High
Based on
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- Product line track record
- Our ratings
- External ratings
What runners say
“Incredible balance between weight and durability—feels light and fast but holds up for hundreds of miles.”
“Comfortable with 500–600 miles on a pair; one pair now at 700 miles.”
“It's a bit more firm than some other shoes which helps it stand up to higher mileage.”
“Firm ride good with orthotics.”
“Light and responsive with just the right amount of pronation support.”
“Out of the box rigid and boxy, but broken in after 30 miles.”
“A lightweight trainer or a heavy racing flat.”
“9mm drop doesn't beat up calves or Achilles, though 5mm would be more perfect.”
“Pronation support helped with IT issues and form.”
Prefer this shoe over another
9% 1/11
Where to buy
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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
Pros
- Reviewers report high mileage per pair, one at 500 to 600 miles routinely and close to 700 on his current pair.
- Reviewers find it light and quick enough for tempo work, one calling it a lightweight trainer or a heavy racing flat.
- Value draws 4.7 out of 5 for the miles it delivers.
Cons
- Comfort draws 4.0 out of 5 across three reviewers, the lowest mark of any dimension, and reviewers describe a firm ride with modest cushioning.
- The adiZero Tempo 7 scores 89 on twelve reviews against its 72.
Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale
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Better Shoes Rating
Better Shoes Rating of prior versions of the adidas adizero Tempo
Each dot is one version of the adizero Tempo, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.
Release year
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2017 · 13 reviews
75 Decent
90 Confidence
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2017 · 2 reviews
68 Below average
70 Confidence
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2016 · 12 reviews
82 Good
90 Confidence
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2014 · 7 reviews
68 Below average
90 Confidence
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AdiZero Tempo 5 This shoe
2014 · 3 reviews
70 Decent
85 Confidence
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2014 · 1 review
66 Below average
70 Confidence
Specs & fit
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
- Weight
- 9.0 oz (men's)
- Release
- 2014
- MSRP
- $110
Runner reviews
4/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Sep 12, 2014
70 mpw training for a half marathon
- Comfort
- 3/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 5/5
4/5
Overall
waterpit · Aug 28, 2014
80 mpw training for a half marathon
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
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- adidas adizero Tempo 6 previous version
Reviewers Also Ran In
- adidas adizero Boston 3 1 runner