Craft Nordlite Tempo
A plateless 40mm tempo trainer whose Cr Foam Pro midsole runs quicker and more stable than the stack suggests, with standout Vittoria-designed wet grip. Good for uptempo work and workouts through the half marathon, or plateless racing. Fit runs narrow and slightly small, and it is heavier than direct competitors.
Reach for the Craft Nordlite Tempo for tempo days and intervals, everyday training miles and long runs. It's a neutral shoe, best for runners with an efficient stride who don't need pronation support. The tall, soft stack favors comfort over ground feel. That's great for high mileage and bigger runners, less so for racing snappiness.
- Responsive dual-foam ride that belies its stack
- Excellent wet-road grip
- Durable for a PEBA-blend trainer
- Runs narrow and small
- Heavier than rival tempo shoes
- Fiddly lacing and heel collar
| Shoe | Cushion | Support | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoka Clifton 10 | Maximum | Neutral | $150 | Analyze |
| ASICS Novablast 5 | Maximum | Neutral | $150 | Analyze |
| New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080 v14 | Maximum | Neutral | $165 | Analyze |
| ASICS Gel-Nimbus 27 | Maximum | Neutral | $165 | Analyze |
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