Saucony

Tempus 2

Tempus 2
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road

Shoe details

Weight
9.4 oz
Release
2024 Q3

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Good (78/100)

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Overall

Good (78/100)

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Good (78/100)

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Comfort

Good (74/100)

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Good (74/100)

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Durability

Good (73/100)

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Good (73/100)

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Appearance

Good (72/100)

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Good (72/100)

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Value

Good (71/100)

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Good (71/100)

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Cushioning

Below average (61/100)

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Below average (61/100)

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3/4

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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Supershoe
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
$165 Lower MSRP
Best price
$164.99
Ratings
Overall
Average (56%)
Excellent (96%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Average (44%)
Very good (86%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Bottom tier (13%)
Average (57%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Below average (38%)
Excellent (92%) Best durability
Good (80%)
Appearance
Below average (37%)
Good (77%)
Very good (81%) Best appearance
Value
Below average (37%)
Average (42%)
Good (74%) Best value
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Reader Ratings

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Feels high performance without the high performance price.

Anonymous runner · Nov 10, 2024

4/5

Overall

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

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

Anonymous runner · Nov 7, 2024

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.

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