Nike Air Zoom Tempo NEXT%

Overall Grades And Reviews

8.9 Overall Grade
31 reviews

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Pros

  • The vast majority of reviewers like this shoe more than their last shoe.
  • Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers, one of the most highly rated Nike shoes.
  • Rated among the top 5% of shoes overall.
  • Rated among the top 5% of shoes on cushioning.

Cons

  • Rated below average on comfort.
  • Rated below average on durability, yet some of the reviews RAVE about the durability.

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Shoe Comparison

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Shoe Properties
Shoe Type
Trainer
Trainer
Trainer
Trainer
Pronation Control
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
8.9 oz. (men's), 8.9 oz. (women's)
9.6 oz. (men's), 8.4 oz. (women's)
11.1 oz. (men's), 10.1 oz. (women's)
9.1 oz. (men's), 7.6 oz. (women's)
Stack Height
46mm.
35mm.
43mm.
37mm.
Forefoot Height
36mm.
23mm.
39mm.
31mm.
Drop Height
10 mm.
12 mm.
4 mm.
6 mm.
Upper material
Refined 3D Fit Print mesh, Recycled Materials include:
Engineered mesh, Lycra comfort frame, Internal heel counter, Pillowed Tongue
Mesh Upper, PWRTAPE
Shoe Released
Q4 2020
Q4 2022
Q3 2022
Q1 2023
MSRP
$200
$140
$165
$160
LRC Ratings
Out of 10
Overall
8.9
9.2
9.0
8.8
Comfort
8.7
9.1
9.6
8.8
Cushioning
9.2
9.1
9.6
8.7
Durability
7.9
8.8
8.1
9.0
Appearance
8.7
8.2
7.8
8.7
Value
7.8
8.6
7.7
8.8

Reader Reviews

  • LRC Editor's Choice

    Fast and Versatile

    15 miles per week, underpronator, medium arches
    Overall
    9.0
    Comfort
    8.0
    Cushioning
    8.0
    Durability
    8.0
    Appearance
    10.0
    Value
    8.0

    Pros: Fast, springy shoe providing excellent forward propulsion. Workable at all paces from easy to race pace; performs exceptionally well in and around the tempo pace range, where the firm lockdown and forefoot cushion combine to make you feel like you could run forever. Aesthetic and well-designed too.

    Cons: Extremely tight around the midfoot; stock lacing pattern can easily cause the wearer considerable pain. Those with wider feet especially may need to change the lacing pattern. Traction is subpar; not recommended to run on wet or slippery surfaces in these.

    Overall: A useful and affordable addition to any shoe lineup. Highly recommended.

  • LRC Editor's Choice

    Favorite shoe for hard efforts

    Neutral pronator, medium arches
    Overall
    10.0
    Comfort
    10.0
    Cushioning
    10.0
    Durability
    10.0
    Appearance
    10.0
    Value
    8.0

    As much as I want to say "except for short track intervals," the fact is this shoe keeps works great for short stuff as well as long tempo runs. Great energy return. Great cushioning = great recovery. I've lost count, but I'm on my 4th or 5th pair. The only drawback is the price, so it's best to find a deal somewhere. 

  • Started out feeling very weird, became my favorite shoes

    25 miles per week, neutral pronator, high arches
    Overall
    9.0
    Comfort
    8.0
    Cushioning
    8.0
    Durability
    9.0
    Appearance
    6.0
    Value
    10.0

    Probably not for everyone, the first run out they felt bizarrely unstable, but ended up being my go-to mile eaters.  Lasted about 800 miles, wish they lasted longer.  I needed about 1/2 size bigger vs other Nikes. 

  • Good trainer but not very durable. 100 miles on them and both soles have new cracks.

    25 miles per week, neutral pronator, medium arches
    Overall
    8.0
    Comfort
    8.0
    Cushioning
    7.0
    Durability
    4.0
    Appearance
    9.0
    Value
    5.0
  • Great speed shoe especially for longer distance workouts

    10 miles per week, neutral pronator, medium arches
    Overall
    9.0
    Comfort
    10.0
    Cushioning
    9.0
    Durability
    9.0
    Appearance
    9.0
    Value
    6.0

    Doens't perform as well for short distance workouts or higher speed work but still does a good job. This shoe performs best for races 2 miles or above, it does have some traction problems when its wet

  • Great road-racing shoes

    15 miles per week, overpronator, low arches
    Overall
    9.0
    Comfort
    10.0
    Cushioning
    10.0
    Durability
    10.0
    Appearance
    9.0
    Value
    9.0

    These shoes give a very smooth run, and the colorway is great. My only criticism is that they have an off-the-ground feel, which feels somewhat unnatural.

  • Best Trainer I have ever worn!

    45 miles per week, neutral pronator, medium arches
    Overall
    9.0
    Comfort
    8.0
    Cushioning
    10.0
    Durability
    8.0
    Appearance
    9.0
    Value
    9.0

    Great shoe from easy to fast miles, I can do all of my training in them so the pricetag is understnadable, no complaints about the shoe at all, even wore a single pair for over 1000 miles.

  • On my 10th or so pair

    60 miles per week, neutral pronator, high arches
    Overall
    9.0
    Comfort
    9.0
    Cushioning
    9.0
    Durability
    7.0
    Appearance
    10.0
    Value
    6.0

    These are good fast trainers.    They work for long runs too.    Heavier and not as much energy return as super shoes, but they have a plate and some pebax foam.   React foam under heal for longevity.   I love these shoes.    I have contemplated using them in a marathon, but compared to VF or AF, they are heavier and have less pebax foam.   

  • I have had probably 20 pairs.

    40 miles per week, neutral pronator, medium arches
    Overall
    9.0
    Comfort
    10.0
    Cushioning
    8.0
    Durability
    6.0
    Appearance
    10.0
    Value
    6.0

    Great show for the roads and track workouts. I also use it for smoother trails.  The only issue is that they tend to make a squeaking noise.

  • A little pricey, but a great shoe

    10 miles per week, neutral pronator, low arches
    Overall
    9.0
    Comfort
    8.0
    Cushioning
    10.0
    Durability
    7.0
    Appearance
    7.0
    Value
    8.0

    I am a novice runner, but I really have enjoyed this shoe once I started using them about a year ago. Great cushion and makes me feel like I'm leaning forward when running.  With other shoes, sometimes my legs have this feeling like 'I just don't have it today'. I never get that feeling with these shoes. 

    They are pricey. There is no way around  it, but if you can find a sale, I would jump on these.