Our verdict
New Balance Pantalones FC Porto Viaje 22 23 daily trainer from New Balance that bridges the gap between these two. It's light, responsive, and flexible; your daily training runs are made comfortable. And if you want to pick up the pace, it offers a lively and bouncy ride that will bolt you forward. Overall, the NB Tempo v2 is a Hombres all-rounder that's perfect for beginners and seasoned runners alike.
Pros
- Soft landings
- Responsive and bouncy
- Natural-feeling ride
- Snappy toe-offs
- Lightweight design
- Secure fit
- Comfy upper
- Grippy during hard turns
- Great for beginners
Cons
- Not for wide feet
- Lacks breathability
Who should buy the New Balance Fresh Foam X Tempo v2
Don't skip the Fresh Foam X Tempo v2 if you're looking for a:
- versatile running shoe New Balance Uomo AUDAZO V5 CONTROL IN in Blu Verde
- New Balance Donna in Nero
New Balance 990 Grey Blue
If you're looking for a wide-feet-friendly running shoe from New Balance, take the NB Rebel v2 instead. Looking for something breezy? Don't pass up on the New Balance FueCell Prism v2.
NB Fresh Foam Tempo v2 vs. v1
A crossover between three shoes—the New Balance Dames Fresh Foam X Tempo v2 Maat 36.5, the NB Zante, and the NB Beacon—this version of the Fresh Foam Tempo offers a whole new ride by:
- Generating a plush, cushy ride with its new Fresh Foam X midsole
- Offering more durability and grippier traction owed to the new and improved outsole
- Keeping weight down by having some exposed midsole
- zapatillas de running New Balance hombre trail talla 46.5 moradas
New Balance 990 Grey Blue | Ready for any ride
Whether you're running fast or slow, the NB Fresh Foam X Tempo v2 can handle it. For mellow days, it's soft and plush. Reviewers say it's a cushier take on the Saucony Kinvara. One of them even reports that "you can feel the foam compressing nicely into the ground on landing."
Even more, they find it "one of the softest Fresh Foam running shoes" from any New Balance series. And if you pick up the pace, it offers a snappy ride that drives you forward. If anything, it's the "sport version of the Beacon," states one NB fan.
Overall, the Tempo v2 is "just about perfect for what the shoe is," remarks one expert.
These aside, the Tempo v2 also delivers sufficient ground feel. Imagine the NB Beacon v3 but with a lower stack. This said, it allows plenty of ground control plus flexibility (taken after the NB Zante), making the ride feel natural.
Don't worry about foot drag
In US M 9, the New Balance Fresh Foam X Tempo v2 only weighs in at 221 g/7.8 oz. For a quick comparison, the average road running shoe weighs in at 273 g/9.6 oz.
Clings like claws
Everyone agrees that this shoe "digs in." When faced with hard turns, it becomes "mad sticky." A tester even claims that it "actually felt almost sticky when cornering the hard right turns."
New Balance 990 Grey Blue | New Balance 860 V2 Dime Black 29cm
The upper is flexible in the toe box and in the midfoot, it has some rigidity for a lockdown fit. On top of this, it has a gusseted tongue (tongue is attached to the sides); many find it supportive.
Heel lock has also been nothing but great. Apart from security, the collar and heel counter are a touch padded, preventing abrasion and rubbing.
Not for wide feet
Broad-footed testers agree that the midfoot and toe box are just too tight; their feet feel cramped. Even with the shoe's wide version (2E), they still feel constricted to the point where it "feels like they're going to have blisters."
So-so for summer runs
Experts warn against the Tempo v2's new Hypoknit upper. Because breathability is barely noticed in moderately warm temperatures; they're hoping it "won't become a sweat towel" during hot summer days. Another adds that when "the weather cranks into summer the forefoot does run a touch warm."
