Details
Brand
Nike
Heel To Toe Drop
8mm
Breathability
8.7/10
Latest Version
No
Terrain
Road
Type
Racing
Key Features
• Breathable mesh upper• Flywire supported upper• Unique Lunarlon midsole material• Great stylish design• Wide range of color schemes• Reflective logo for better safety at night
Upper
The upper of the Lunartempo is made of a mesh construction, which is common among modern running shoes. The mesh upper allows for both flexibility and air circulation. Additionally, the upper features Nike’s Flywire technology, which are support cables that run through the upper. The goal of these is to provide support for the foot through the upper. Finally, the Nike logo on the upper is reflective at night, for a bit of added safety.
Midsole
When it comes to protection, the Nike Lunartempo does a decent job. The upper is a fairly well made and does a good job securing the top of the shoe with its Flywire technology. It also protects well from outside elements. The outsole and midsole also do a good job of insulating and stabilizing the foot, especially via the cushioning offered by the midsole’s Lunarlon material. These factors all work together to make a shoe that protects fairly well in the Lunartempo.
Outsole
The Lunar Tempo contains an outsole made primarily of rubber slabs throughout. These slabs are designed to provide good traction and also prevent wear and tear. In addition to this, a harder carbon rubber is implemented in high impact areas, again designed to prevent wear and tear. Apart from these features, the outsole is a bit underwhelming but overall is not terrible in terms of traction and durability.
Breathability
The Lunartempo is a fairly breathable shoe luckily. Nike tends to make well ventilated shoes with their mesh design, and the mesh of the Lunartempo follows this pattern. Breathability should not be an issue with the Lunartempo.
Comfort
It is crucial to remember that a shoe will be worn for many miles, so any discomfort will probably not be resolved quickly. Thankfully, the Lunartempo is a comfortable shoe. The Lunarlon material emphasizes this, offering fantastic cushioning and support. The upper also holds the foot in place snugly, providing a secure and comfortable fit. There have been some complaints about the shoe running a bit small for those with wider feet however, and it is recommended that those with feet purchase a half size up. Overall though, the Lunartempo is certainly a comfortable shoe.
Style
The Lunartempo is another great example of a well-styled pair of shoes put out by Nike. The Lunartempo has a very sleek design and is offered in a variety of colors for both ladies and men. The shoe is also casual enough to double as a daily shoe. Overall, the Lunartempo is a very stylish shoe.
Durability
A lack of durability leads to worn out shoes, which in turn will need to be replaced. The Lunartempo is a decently durable shoe but definitely does not excel here. Lighter shoes tend to be a bit less durable than standard trainers, and the Lunartempo follows this trend. The outsole, though it does feature the carbon rubber, does not do as much as other shoes do to prevent wear and tear. In addition to this, some users have mentioned that the Flywire on the upper did not last as long as expected. In general, the Lunartempo does not have horrible durability, but it should be noted that they do wear out more quickly than standard trainers.
Responsiveness
The responsiveness of the Lunartempo is decent because of the quality of the midsole material. The Lunarlon material gives great energy return, which also results in increased responsiveness. The light weight of the shoe helps this as well. The responsiveness of the Lunartempo is probably not on par with minimalist shoes, but is very respectable in its own right.
Support
The Lunartempo offers good support during your runs. The major players in this support are the Flywire design and the midsole cushioning. The Flywire cables in the upper provide stability, while the midsole cushioning provides additional support. Together, these components contribute to the Lunartempo’s support, making it a solid supporting shoe.
Terrain
The Nike Lunartempo should be usable on most runnable terrains. They are probably more suited to paved surfaces, as most trainers tend to be, but they should be totally usable on trails or grass. They probably should not be used on rugged or icy terrains. They should perform decently in rain, but they are not waterproof, so caution should be exercised.
Price
The price for the Nike Lunartempo is decent though not particularly outstanding. In general, Nike shoes tend to be a little expensive, but the Lunartempo is a bit cheaper than most of Nike’s big line shoes. Overall, the Lunartempo’s price is fair for what you get in return.
Drop
The drop of this shoe is 8 mm, which is just below the average 10 mm drop in most running shoes.
Stability
Lunartempo is stable, but is slightly less stable than a regular trainer, due to its design as a lightweight shoe. That said, the Lunartempo still provides enough stability for the average runner because of its snug fitting upper and supportive midsole.
Flexibility
The Lunartempo has average flexibility, in large part due to the upper and the midsole. Again, the midsole material comes in to play here, also contributing to the flexibility of the shoe. The upper contributes to this by allowing for good range of movement as well through its flexible mesh design. Overall, the Lunartempo is a flexible shoe.
Traction
The traction on the Lunartempo is good because of the outsole material. Again, traction will be best on roads and sidewalks but should definitely be solid still on other terrains.
Bottom Line
Overall, the Nike Lunartempo is a very solid shoe. The Lunartempo has much to offer the runner, including a light weight design and decent support. The Lunartempo is probably not for those seeking heavyweight more traditional styled trainers, or for pure minimalist shoe. For those seeking a lightweight trainer that is stylish enough to double as an everyday shoe however, then the Lunartempo is the perfect choice.
