Side by side comparison: Puma ForeverRun NITRO 2 vs Saucony Tempus 2

Product Judgment

8.1

Strong

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$150$157$144$118$105

Overpriced

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 8Energy Return: 7Stability: 9Durability: 9Fun to Ride: 6

Run Fitness

Daily: 9Long: 8Tempo: 5Race: 4Recovery: 8

Pros & Cons

Excellent stability
Durable, grippy outsole
Comfortable knit upper
Heavy for category
Firm underfoot feel
Rigid heel structure

Specs

Best for5:15-7:00 min/km
Drop10 mm
Stack38 mm heel / 28 mm forefoot
Weight290 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationoverpronation
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Stable daily trainer with knit comfort, firm ride, and standout durability for overpronators.

Where to Buy

Saucony Tempus 2
SauconyTempus 2

Daily Trainer

Product Judgment

7.9

Solid

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$100$144$132$108$96

Buy

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 7Energy Return: 8Stability: 9Durability: 7Fun to Ride: 7

Run Fitness

Daily: 8Long: 7Tempo: 8Race: 6Recovery: 6

Pros & Cons

Lively, energetic ride
Strong stability support
Durable outsole
Poor breathability
Narrow fit
Upper durability concerns

Specs

Best for4:45-6:30 min/km
Drop8 mm
Stack33 mm heel / 25 mm forefoot
Weight269 g
Terrainroad
Widthnarrow
Pronationoverpronation
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Lively, stable daily trainer with energetic ride; limited by breathability and narrow fit.

Where to Buy