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Saucony Tempus 2

Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 9.4 oz

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock.

How it ranks

The Saucony Tempus 2 ranks above most daily trainers in our data. Looks and comfort are its strongest sub-ratings. The rating rests on 2 runner reviews and 1 other rated shoe in the Tempus product line. Another 10 reviews would set the confidence on this shoe's own reviews.

Saucony Tempus 2

of 5

Current estimate: Good

81/100
Overall
81
Appearance
75
Durability
73
Comfort
73
Value
72
Cushioning
65
Confidence

Confidence

How settled the rating is against every other rated shoe. A shoe can rate high on confidence with relatively few reviews of its own when its product line has a long record and external ratings from retailer sites agree. Confidence will score low when we have few ratings or when runners disagree.

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Confidence

66/100

66

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and 2 runner ratings.

Prefer this shoe over another

75% 3/4

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Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.


Pros

  • Reviewers describe a secure, stable feel with responsive bounce for daily miles.
  • At 9.4 oz in the men's build and 9.0 oz in the women's.

Cons

  • The original Tempus scores 89 on twenty-eight reviews against its 79.
  • One reviewer says the rubber still wears easily.

Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale

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Confidence
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Better Shoes Rating

Tempus 2 rates 81. This shoe has moderate certainty. See how we rate shoes.

Better Shoes Rating of prior versions of the Saucony Tempus

Each dot is one version of the Tempus, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.

Rating

Release year

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  • Tempus 2 This shoe

    2024 · 2 reviews

    81 Good

    66 Confidence

  • Tempus

    2022 · 28 reviews

    90 Good

    91 Confidence

Reader Ratings

2 ratings
5/5 1
4/5 1
3/5 0
2/5 0
1/5 0

Specs & fit

Sizing and ride details at a glance.

Weight
9.4 oz
Release
2024 Q3

Runner reviews

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Feels high performance without the high performance price.

4/5

Overall

Stable enough for an over pronator but cushioned and responsive for every day training.

Anonymous runner · Nov 10, 2024

60 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Saucony Guide 15

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

Best stability shoe on the market, Still there are some durability concerns

5/5

Overall

Light shoe. Great bounce. Same midsole as the Tempus, more durable upper. Rubber still wears easily. Foot feels very secure. Best stability speedy daily trainer.

Anonymous runner · Nov 7, 2024

60 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Saucony Tempus

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

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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Racing
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Stability (Moderate)
Neutral
Weight
9.4 oz M
8.2 oz M Lightest
8.5 oz M
Stack
38/30mm
40/35mm
Drop
8mm
5mm
Release
2024 Q3 Newest
2022 Q2
2023 Q1
MSRP
$170
$145 Lower MSRP
Best price
$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Good (81)
Good (90)
Exceptional (99) Best overall
Comfort
Decent (73)
Good (81)
Exceptional (99) Best comfort
Cushioning
Below average (65)
Decent (71)
Exceptional (99) Best cushioning
Durability
Decent (73)
Very good (92)
Very good (92) Best durability
Appearance
Decent (75)
Good (87)
Very good (91) Best appearance
Value
Decent (72)
Decent (75)
Good (88) Best value
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