Nike Lunar Tempo
Every version of the Lunar 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 Lunar Tempo rates above 44% of the lines we track.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the Lunar 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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| Nike LunarTempo 2 | 2017 | 7.7 oz | 26/18mm stack · 8mm drop | 75 | -5 | 6 | $110 MSRP |
| Nike LunarTempo 2 RF E | 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | $110 MSRP |
| Nike Lunar Tempo 1 | 2016 | — | — | 79 | +13 | 4 | — |
| Nike LunarTempo 2 Jungle | 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | $110 MSRP |
| Nike LunarTempo 2 LB | 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | $100 MSRP |
| Nike LunarTempo 2 Print | 2016 | 6.2 oz (women's) | 8mm drop | — | — | — | $110 MSRP |
| Nike Lunar Tempo 2 | 2016 | 8.2 oz | — | 66 | -12 | 3 | $110 MSRP |
| Nike LunarTempo | 2016 | 7.9 oz | 26/18mm stack · 8mm drop | 78 | +5 | 1 | $110 MSRP |
| Nike Lunar Tempo | 2015 | — | — | 73 | — | 2 | $110 MSRP |
9 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
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LunarTempo 275 75 Decent Decent Decent 6 reviews Confidence 83
v2 (2017) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.7 oz · 26mm stack · 8mm drop
At 7.2 oz, reviewers find it light enough for tempo runs.
Durability 64MSRP $110
Overall75Appearance93Value88Comfort75Cushioning68Durability64Confidence83Buy it now
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Pros
At 7.2 oz, reviewers find it light enough for tempo runs.
Reviewers describe a blend of soft cushioning and fast turnover.
Comfort rates 4.8 out of 5 across easy and workout paces.
Cons
Durability is its lowest-rated dimension, at 3.7 out of 5.
One reviewer moved them to workouts only after about 150 miles.
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Lunar Tempo 179 79 Decent Decent Decent 4 reviews Confidence 78
v1 (2016) · Daily trainer · Neutral
Reviewers call it light and comfortable at almost any pace.
Durability 65Overall79Appearance95Value85Comfort73Cushioning66Durability65Confidence78Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers call it light and comfortable at almost any pace.
Reviewers describe a soft, spongy ride.
One reviewer at 100 miles expects another 200 to 300 from the pair.
Cons
Durability draws the lowest ratings of any dimension, at 4.0 out of 5.
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Lunar Tempo 266 66 Below average Below average Below average 3 reviews Confidence 72
v2 (2016) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.2 oz
At 8.2 oz it is lighter than the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers for sale, and two reviewers call it light and cushioned.
Durability 63MSRP $110
Overall66Appearance85Value79Durability63Comfort63Cushioning59Confidence72Buy it now
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Pros
At 8.2 oz it is lighter than the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers for sale, and two reviewers call it light and cushioned.
One reviewer says it works fast or slow, and another uses it for slow jogs.
Value averages 4.3 out of 5 across three reviews, its highest dimension.
Cons
Durability averages 3.7 out of 5, and one reviewer titles their review "Expensive and not that durable".
One reviewer gets blisters on the inner side of the foot.
Every other rated Lunar Tempo scores between 74 and 84.
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LunarTempo78 78 Decent Decent Decent 1 review Confidence 63
2016 · Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.9 oz · 26mm stack · 8mm drop
Light for a daily trainer at 7.6 oz in the men's build.
Durability 65MSRP $110
Overall78Appearance92Value83Comfort70Cushioning66Durability65Confidence63Buy it now
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Pros
Light for a daily trainer at 7.6 oz in the men's build.
The one reviewer so far rates value and appearance 5 out of 5.
Cons
Its published women's weight of 8.2 oz is heavier than the men's 7.6 oz, so the figures need checking.
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Lunar Tempo73 73 Decent Decent Decent 2 reviews Confidence 71
v1 (2015) · Daily trainer · Neutral
Both reviewers call it lightweight and suited to tempo and speed work.
Durability 64MSRP $110
Overall73Appearance89Value83Comfort69Cushioning65Durability64Confidence71Buy it now
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Pros
Both reviewers call it lightweight and suited to tempo and speed work.
Both reviewers rate value 5 out of 5.
One reviewer says it is enough shoe for 14 to 16 mile runs, despite the name.
Cons
One reviewer finds the toe box narrow next to other Nikes.
One reviewer says the light build makes it less durable and uncomfortable on trails, with more exposed foam than usual.