Saucony
Tempus 2 Running Shoe - Men's
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The Grivet Take
The Tempus 2 is Saucony's modern stability daily trainer for men, the lighter and faster sibling of the Hurricane line. 32/24 stack with an 8mm drop, dual-foam construction with PWRRUN PB on top and a firmer PWRRUN frame for stability, ~8.6 oz men's. Best for daily training, tempo workouts, and runners wanting modern non-posted stability that doesn't feel corrective. Skip it for max-cushion long days.
Fit & Feel snapshot
Fit
LengthHow the shoe fits compared with true-to-size expectations.
True to size
Toe box widthHow much side-to-side room the shoe has across the front of the foot.3 of 5
NarrowWide
Toe box volumeHow much vertical room the shoe has above the toes.3 of 5
LowHigh
MidfootHow snug or roomy the shoe feels through the arch and laces.3 of 5
SnugRoomy
Heel holdHow securely the back of the shoe holds the heel.4 of 5
LooseLocked
Ride
CushionHow much material sits underfoot. This is about amount of cushioning, not how soft it feels.3 of 5
MinimalMaximal
SoftnessHow soft or firm the cushioning feels underfoot.3 of 5
FirmPlush
RockerHow much the shoe's shape rolls you forward through the step.3 of 5
FlatAggressive
ResponsivenessHow much pop or energy return the shoe feels like it gives back.4 of 5
DeadBouncy
Support
Support TypeSupport Type describes how much built-in guidance the shoe has. Neutral shoes do not add support structure. Stability shoes use geometry, rails, firmer foam, or frame designs to create a more guided feel. Motion control shoes are the maximum-support category and are rare in modern running.
Neutral
Stability
Motion Control
Guided stability
PlatformPlatform describes the width and shape of the shoe's base underfoot. A wider platform can feel steadier even when the shoe is neutral. This is separate from Support Type.
Standard platform
How it fits
Fits true to size with a standard Saucony last. Toe box runs standard width with normal vertical room. Available in Standard (D) only for men's.
How it feels
Cushion is moderate; PWRRUN PB top layer reads responsive and bouncy, PWRRUN frame underneath provides structure and gentle guidance. The frame-based stability nudges the gait without forcing a fixed path.
Quick specs
- Category
- Long run trainer
- Surface
- Pavement · Treadmill
- Heel stackHow much shoe sits between your foot and the ground.
- 32.0 mm
- Forefoot stack
- 24.0 mm
- DropThe difference between heel height and forefoot height, measured in millimeters.
- 8.0 mm
- Weight (men's 9)
- 8.6 oz · 244 g
- CushionHow much material sits underfoot. This is about amount of cushioning, not how soft it feels.
- 3 / 5
- Support TypeSupport Type describes how much built-in guidance the shoe has. Neutral shoes do not add support structure. Stability shoes use geometry, rails, firmer foam, or frame designs to create a more guided feel. Motion control shoes are the maximum-support category and are rare in modern running.
- Stability
- PlatformPlatform describes the width and shape of the shoe's base underfoot. A wider platform can feel steadier even when the shoe is neutral. This is separate from Support Type.
- Standard platform
- Midsole
- PWRRUN PB + PWRRUN frame
- Outsole
- rubber
- PlateA stiff layer, usually carbon, nylon, or TPU, built into some shoes to add structure, snap, or propulsion.
- No
- WidthsThe width options this shoe is made in. Actual availability depends on current inventory.
- D
Tech, translated
PWRRUN PB + PWRRUN frame is the dual-foam construction that defines the Tempus.
Frame geometry is Saucony's modern stability approach.
Compare it toSimilar shoes or common alternatives, with the key fit and ride differences called out.
Saucony Guide 18
Choose the Tempus 2 if you want PWRRUN PB over a PWRRUN frame tuned for tempo and lighter 8.6 oz daily training. Choose the Guide 18 if you want PWRRUN cushion with CenterPath geometry and a roomier toe box on an easy-pace stability platform.
Compare Saucony Guide 18 →
Saucony Hurricane 25
Choose the Tempus 2 if you want the lighter 8.6 oz build and tempo-capable frame stability. Choose the Hurricane 25 if you want dual-layer PWRRUN PB over PWRRUN max-cushion stability with a wide width option for long easy miles.
Compare Saucony Hurricane 25 →
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25
Choose the Tempus 2 if you want PEBA-based PWRRUN PB and Saucony's frame geometry on an 8mm drop. Choose the Adrenaline GTS 25 if you want Brooks's GuideRails, DNA LOFT v2 cushion, a traditional 12mm drop, and four widths up to 4E.
Compare Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25 →
Altra Escalante 3
Choose the Tempus 2 if you want a taller 32mm stack and frame-stability tempo capability. Choose the Escalante 3 if you want Altra's foot-shaped toe box and 0mm drop platform when you want zero-drop ground feel and natural foot splay.
Compare Altra Escalante 3 →
Buyer's guide
Read our stability vs neutral guide
How to tell which one you need, what's changed in modern stability design, and the brands that do each best.
Read the guide