Adidas Adizero Tempo
Manufacturer: Adidas
Price: $110
Reviewed in: Dec 2007 Shoe Guide
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For a performance shoe, the new Tempo (and its sister shoe the Tempaya, right) has a lot going on underfoot. The midsole is built around two plastic heel plates that slow side-to-side movement, giving the shoe additional rearfoot support. A firm section of foam in the shoe's forefoot provides a solid base for toe-off. Recommended for faster-paced runners with high arches who want a lightweight trainer or those with normal arches looking for a speedwork or race-day shoe.
"Excellent lightweight trainer, but the laces kept slipping, which made it hard to keep a perfect fit." --Ken Cavagnolo, 27, East Lansing
"The shoe was lightweight and snug, like a racing flat." --Scott LaPrath, 44, San Diego
"I liked how lite this shoe was, yet it still offered some support. I did a lot of faster runs in this shoe and it performed well." Jake Crowe, 25, East Lansing
"The cushioning in the shoe is fantastic. They are soft with out being mushy and still supportive in the right areas. The flat laces are great--they stayed tied at all times." Andrew Wyman, 22, East Lansing
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| Gender: |
Male |
| Shoe Type: |
Neutral-Cushioned |
| Sizes: |
6, 6.5, 7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10, 10.5, 11, 11.5, 12, 12.5, 13, 14, 15 |
| Widths: |
D |
| Midsole Characteristics: |
new plastic heel plates that provide more support |
| Weight: |
11 oz. |
| Foot Biomechanics: |
Neutral |
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