Kiprun Kipstorm Tempo Review: The Best Kiprun Shoe Yet?
- FORDY RUNS
- 5 hours ago
- 3 min read
The £99 Kiprun Kipstorm Tempo might just be the best running shoe Kiprun has ever made. Yes — £99.
That price alone is enough to make you take notice, but what surprised me most is how good this shoe actually is. It delivers a versatile ride, huge stack height, impressive stability, and durability that rivals shoes costing twice as much.
In fact, this shoe competes with models like the ASICS Superblast and the Saucony Endorphin Speed–style high-stack trainers — but at half the price.
Key Specs:
Price: £99
Weight: 257g (UK 9.5)
Stack Height: 45mm / 37mm
Midsole: FastTech Plus (ATPU core) + CMEVA carrier foam
Upper: Knit mesh, bootie-style construction
Outsole: Full rubber coverage
Fit: True to size
The standout feature here is the dual-foam midsole setup. At the core sits FastTech Plus ATPU foam, surrounded by a compression moulded EVA carrier. This creates a stable platform while still allowing the responsive foam core to deliver bounce.
Upper & Fit
The upper uses a knit mesh construction with a bootie-style fit, which gives the shoe a secure, sock-like feel.
Key features include:
A well-padded heel collar
A reinforced heel counter for added stability
A secure tongue design that stays in place
Traditional laces (although sawtooth laces would improve lockdown)
The shoe fits true to size, and overall comfort is solid straight out of the box. Nothing flashy here — but everything works.
Midsole & Ride
This is where the Kipstorm Tempo really shines. The FastTech Plus ATPU foam gives the shoe a lively, energetic feel that works across a huge range of paces. Thanks to the 45mm stack height, you get plenty of cushioning for longer runs, but the foam still delivers a responsive rebound when you push the pace. In testing, the shoe handled everything from:
7-minute miles (~4:20/km)
Easy 9-minute miles (~5:35/km)
That versatility is what makes this shoe so impressive. Despite the “Tempo” name, this isn’t just a workout shoe — it’s closer to a super trainer. The ride is slightly on the firmer side, but once you lean into the foam it really responds. That firmness actually contributes to the excellent stability, which is often missing in high-stack shoes.
Stability
One of the biggest positives is just how stable this shoe feels.
Several factors contribute to this:
A very wide platform
The CMEVA carrier foam frame
A structured heel counter
Even with the 45mm stack height, the shoe feels planted and controlled — something many modern max-stack trainers struggle with.
Outsole & Durability
The outsole is excellent. Kiprun has used generous rubber coverage that grips extremely well, even in typical wet UK conditions. During testing, the shoe performed well on:
Wet roads
Gravel paths
Mixed long-run terrain
The durability also looks promising — this outsole feels bulletproof compared to some premium shoes.
Value for Money
It’s impossible to talk about this shoe without mentioning the price again. £99. For a high-stack trainer with a modern foam setup, that’s almost unheard of.
Shoes with similar performance characteristics include:
ASICS Superblast (~£200)
Saucony Endorphin Speed (~£170)
At roughly half the price, the Kipstorm Tempo becomes one of the most compelling value shoes on the market.
The Only Downsides
There aren’t many. A few minor things:
The name is confusing (Kiprun really needs to simplify their lineup)
Standard laces instead of sawtooth laces
Slightly firm ride at slower paces
But none of these are deal-breakers.
Verdict
The Kiprun Kipstorm Tempo is easily the best Kiprun shoe to date.
It delivers:
A responsive dual-foam midsole
Excellent stability for a max-stack trainer
Great grip and durability
Incredible versatility across paces
And it does all of that for just £99. If you’re looking for a high-performance daily trainer or super trainer on a budget, this shoe is an absolute steal.
Rating: 9/10
✅ Great for:
Daily training
Long runs
Tempo sessions
Runners wanting Superblast-style performance for half the price
