Lunar Tempo 2 or Flyknit Lunar 3

If you "wear tested" the shoes, you must've run in them for about a hundred miles each, no? So you should have a good idea on which shoe works for you. Do you mean, you wore them? I'd argue neither shoe is ideal for 5k races, you'd want something stiffer like the Lunar Racer. But, having said that, I find I get more pop out of the Lunar Tempo 2. But just buy the Lunar Tempo 1 on sale.

I believe I misspoke. I perhaps should have said fit tested instead. I have not worn either shoe as of yet for training or races. The Lunaracer was a bit too stiff for me. The initial fit and feel of the Lunar Tempo and Flyknit Lunar were more to my preference. Thank you for the feedback on the Lunar Tempo...I appreciate it very much!

If you plan on racing in them the Lunar Tempo 2 is a much better shoe. The flyknit is a bit more of a trainer and acts/responds as such on runs. I'm confident the Lunar tempo will suit you better for racing.

Moby Dick wrote:

If you "wear tested" the shoes, you must've run in them for about a hundred miles each, no? So you should have a good idea on which shoe works for you. Do you mean, you wore them? I'd argue neither shoe is ideal for 5k races, you'd want something stiffer like the Lunar Racer. But, having said that, I find I get more pop out of the Lunar Tempo 2. But just buy the Lunar Tempo 1 on sale.

What a dick... You know what he meant. Don't be such a db.

Thank you Greek! That's the direction I'm leaning. Obviously, not running in them yet makes it difficult. But, I appreciate you providing some feedback on how the responsiveness is during runs.

I have not worn the Tempo 2, but I just got the Lunar 3 after 5 years in the Lunar Racer, and I absolutely love them. Light, soft, and surprisingly supportive. A great trainer.

Lunar Tempo for sure.