adidas adizero Tempo
Every version of the adizero Tempo we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.
The line's rating is the median Better Shoes Rating of its five most recent rated versions. The median product line rates 76, and the adizero Tempo rates above 19% of the lines we track.
adidas adizero Tempo vs. Other Shoes
Each dot is one rated shoe: the adizero Tempo in gold, all other shoes in gray.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the adizero Tempo, placed by its rating and release year.
Release year
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| Version | Released | Weight | Stack | Rating | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| adidas adizero Tempo 8 | 2017 | 8.7 oz | 10mm drop | 68 | -7 | 2 | $120 MSRP |
| adidas adizero Tempo 9 | 2017 | 8.4 oz | 10mm drop | 75 | -7 | 13 | $120 MSRP |
| adidas adiZero Tempo 7 | 2016 | 8.7 oz | 26/16mm stack · 10mm drop | 82 | +16 | 12 | $120 MSRP |
| adidas adizero Tempo | 2014 | 8.5 oz | — | 66 | -4 | 1 | $120 MSRP |
| adidas AdiZero Tempo 5 | 2014 | 9.0 oz (men's) | — | 70 | +2 | 3 | $110 MSRP |
| adidas adizero Tempo 6 | 2014 | 8.4 oz (men's) | — | 68 | — | 7 | $110 MSRP |
6 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
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adizero Tempo 868 68 Below average Below average Below average 2 reviews Confidence 70
v8 (2017) · Daily trainer · Stability · 8.7 oz · 10mm drop
Durability and appearance both average 4.5 out of 5 across its two reviews.
Durability 83MSRP $120
Overall68Durability83Value80Appearance77Comfort65Cushioning56Confidence70Buy it now
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Pros
Durability and appearance both average 4.5 out of 5 across its two reviews.
One of two reviewers calls it comfortable and springy for faster running on roads and trails, and one of the few shoes that has not split at the sides on their wider feet.
Cons
The other reviewer finds it has less cushion than the Tempo 7, is hard to get on, and feels less responsive.
Comfort and value both average 4.0 out of 5 across those two reviews.
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adizero Tempo 975 75 Decent Decent Decent 13 reviews Confidence 90
v9 (2017) · Daily trainer · Stability · 8.4 oz · 10mm drop
Reviewers report the Continental outsole rubber lasting well over many miles.
Durability 90MSRP $120
Overall75Value92Durability90Appearance83Comfort63Cushioning53Confidence90Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers report the Continental outsole rubber lasting well over many miles.
Light at 8.9 oz, and reviewers use it for tempo and speed work.
Many runners use it for everything from easy miles to races.
Cons
Cushioning is its lowest-rated dimension, and several reviewers want more of it for longer runs.
Five of the thirteen reviewers say it runs small, and two describe it as narrow and short.
Two reviewers find the laces and the upper tighten uncomfortably during runs.
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adiZero Tempo 782 82 Good Good Good 12 reviews Confidence 90
v7 (2016) · Daily trainer · Stability · 8.7 oz · 26mm stack · 10mm drop
Reviewers call it light and responsive enough for tempo workouts.
Durability 80MSRP $120
Overall82Value87Durability80Appearance80Comfort69Cushioning63Confidence90Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers call it light and responsive enough for tempo workouts.
Reviewers say the mild pronation control still suits steady and easy runs.
Ten of the twelve reviewers who compared it preferred it to their previous shoe.
Cons
One reviewer says the tread does not hold up much past 300 to 350 miles on asphalt.
That reviewer also finds it too thin to protect on rocky surfaces.
Durability is its lowest-rated dimension, at 4.0 out of 5.
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adizero Tempo66 66 Below average Below average Below average 1 review Confidence 70
v1 (2014) · Daily trainer · Stability · 8.5 oz
At 8.5 oz it is lighter than the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers for sale.
Durability 81MSRP $120
Overall66Durability81Value79Appearance75Comfort65Cushioning58Confidence70Buy it now
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Pros
At 8.5 oz it is lighter than the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers for sale.
One reviewer calls it their go-to shoe over a long stretch, praising the comfortable upper and durable outsole.
Cons
That reviewer finds the forefoot thin and fixes it with a thicker insole.
They rate appearance 1 out of 5, calling the recent versions hideous.
The adiZero Tempo 7 later in the line scores 89 on twelve reviews.
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AdiZero Tempo 570 70 Decent Decent Decent 3 reviews Confidence 85
v5 (2014) · Daily trainer · Stability · 9.0 oz (men's)
Reviewers report high mileage per pair, one at 500 to 600 miles routinely and close to 700 on his current pair.
Durability 86MSRP $110
Overall70Durability86Value83Appearance78Comfort65Cushioning59Confidence85Buy it now
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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.
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adizero Tempo 668 68 Below average Below average Below average 7 reviews Confidence 90
v6 (2014) · Daily trainer · Stability · 8.4 oz (men's)
Reviewers use it for both daily miles and faster workouts.
Durability 80MSRP $110
Overall68Value84Durability80Appearance79Comfort69Cushioning60Confidence90Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Reviewers use it for both daily miles and faster workouts.
At 8.4 oz it is lighter than the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers for sale, and reviewers call it light and fast.
One reviewer finds it firm underfoot, so the foot does not spend long on the ground.
Cons
One reviewer calls the colors ugly.
Durability is its lowest-rated dimension at 4 out of 5, and one reviewer says it lasts okay but could go longer.
The adizero Tempo 7 after it scores 89 on twelve reviews.
