The Kipstorm Tempo delivers high-stack supercritical ATPU superfoam performance at an accessible $150 price. Its 46mm dual-density stack provides immense bounce and cushioning without the harsh rigidity of a carbon plate.
Skip it — or buy it
Verdict: buySkip it if
You need rigid carbon plate propulsion for competitive marathon racing. Plateless architecture flexes naturally rather than snapping like a carbon lever.
You require strong medial arch and ankle support for severe overpronation. Soft 46mm high-stack Fastech+ foam compresses under uneven inward rolling.
You dislike sock-like knit uppers that lack a rigid heel counter. Seamless knit collar fits like a bootie without structured plastic heel cups.
Buy it if
You want modern supercritical superfoam bounce without paying over $200. Delivers genuine ATPU superfoam rebound at an honest $150 MSRP.
You want massive 46mm underfoot leg protection for long training sessions. 46mm heel stack dampens ground shock across repetitive high-mileage blocks.
You prefer a plateless, natural fast ride that strengthens foot muscles. Absence of a rigid plate allows natural metatarsal bending at toe-off.
What the community says
Synthesized from 14 wear-test videos and 95+ Reddit runner logs.
- n=18
High Stack Cornering InstabilityModerate
46mm stack height exhibits noticeable lateral roll on sharp 90-degree corners.
- n=15
Knit Heel Lockdown DivideModerate
Flexible bootie collar allows minor heel slippage for runners with narrow heels.
