Customer Reviews New Balance Fresh Foam Tempo

This shoe felt really good to walk on but seemed a little tight on my foot. I was afraid I would not wear it in the long run if I kept it. Thus, I returned it to NB.

Shoe runs way short compared to the Pursuit and Solas. Could have used a half size or maybe a full size larger!

Ok. Nothing special. I have owned almost every Zante and this isn't as good from a fit or responsiveness angle. Seems like they are going for cushioning too much.

Walking in the park ..................................................................................

I really wanted to like these. My outings are typically 6-8 miles at a time on roads - hills, flats, and everything in between. The shoes always felt a half size too small (I wear a 10.5 and ordered a 10.5). Previously had two pairs of Zante 3s and one Zante 4. Most recently I was running in the Zante Pursuit (which was a DREAM) but the Fresh Foam midsole on those has lost their kick and my knees were screaming after an easy 6. Needless to say, I was looking for added cushion onto a Zante frame. This ain't it, regretfully. Toes pinched in the toe box every run, blisters formed each run. The upper left my foot feeling constricted and lifted in the clunky heel. Honestly it the Tempo feels like a shoe with an immense heel stack height. NB has lost me, for now, after being a long time advocate.

It's light and soft shoe. Feels good for long runs but upper is not ventilating well. Feet got very hot quickly, not that good for summer.

They are comfy but a little flimsy. I would not buy again.

The sizes on NB shoes are all out of whack. The newer 12 wide sizes are super boxy and too wide in the heel. The 12 wide is so small it hurt my feet but the 12.5 wide is so boxy my heels are not at all secure. I've always used NB because they had great wide shoes but these are unwearable. After so many years I need to look for another brand.

Comfortable but wore out faster than any shoe I've worn

This is the first of this model I bought. I usually buy the 860, but I thought I would try this for hanging out. I got wide but it was still way too narrow. Otherwise the shoe looked good but not as well made as the 860

I feel like I am running on stilts while a python tries to strangle my feet. They are a fine shoe, but they are not the Zante replacement they were meant to be. The Zantes had a wider toe box and a more flexible upper to allow the foot to flex more. The Zante also had a thinner sole with just the right amount of cushion. The sole on these is way too thick and unnecessarily overly cushioned. I'm just waiting to roll an ankle running around on these stilts.

I love the shoes and the fit but they just don't last - soles are gone after 25 miles

I have run in every version of the Zante and loved those shoes. These shoes somehow feel less soft at lower speeds AND less responsive when you pick up the pace. The Zante felt like it fit snugly and cushioned your foot just the right amount while allowing you to run naturally. New balance added several things, like the plastic heel piece, that just make this shoe feel bulky and less natural to run in. If you're looking for an inexpensive, basic, light running shoe these are probably fine. If you're a Zante lover looking for a replacement, look elsewhere (and let me know if you find a good alternative).

My son has been wearing a 14 W, for a couple of years, and I just ordered him these, and they are smaller when placed beside his last two pair. So I'm now exchanging these and since the toe seems to be slimmer in the current models, I'm going to try a 15 extra wide. Otherwise this shoe seems nice, and my son like the colors of the red, yellow and grey.