New Balance 860 v14 vs Saucony Tempus 2
On paper, compared with the New Balance 860 v14, the Saucony Tempus 2 is 46 g lighter, ₹8,000 cheaper.
 New Balance860 v14 |  SauconyTempus 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall | 8.17 | 7.83 |
| Ride | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Design & Comfort | 8.0 | 7.5 |
| Value | 8.5 | 8.0 |
| Price | ||
| Price | ₹15,000 | ₹7,000 |
| Specs | ||
| Category | Stability | Stability |
| Weight | 306 g | 260 g |
| Heel stack | – | 36.8 mm |
| Forefoot stack | – | 26.7 mm |
| Drop | – | 10.1 mm |
| Foam | – | PWRRUN PB and PWRRUN blend |
| Plate | nylon/Pebax plate | – |
| Fit | ||
| Support | stability | mild support |
| Fit | narrow | standard |
| Sizing | go up half | – |
| Recommended runner weight | All runners, including heavy (90 kg+) | Up to about 90 kg |
| Best for | ||
| Best for | Easy runsBeginnersWalkingRunners 90 kg+ | Walking |
| Pros | Bounce and energy return rare in a stability shoe · Strong, traditional stability: wide platform, raised medial foam, plate · Premium engineered mesh upper and build · Thick outsole with good traction · Foam expected to last 1,000 km · Great value at ₹6,000–9,000 | Softest stability shoe he has tried · Good rebound for a stability shoe · Light, about 260 g in US 9 · Light upper with good toe box height · Gusseted tongue and strong heel clip · Versatile, one shoe for all training · Comfortable for walking |
| Cons | Runs about a full size small · Snug fit even after sizing up · Not for fast paces around 4:00/km | Outsole grip felt unsure on loose gravel · Outsole durability doubtful beyond 500 km · Tight medial side · High arch may irritate neutral or high-arched runners · Not for wide feet in the standard width |
| Avoid if | Avoid it if you want a shoe for fast running around 4:00/km pace. | Avoid it if you are a neutral runner or have high arches, as the raised arch can cause irritation. |
My verdicts
New Balance
860 v14
The 860v14 is one of the best shoes for flat feet and overpronation, and for me it beat the Kayano with extra bounce and stability. I give it 9 out of 10 overall, and at ₹6,000–9,000 it is a highly recommended buy.
Avoid if: Avoid it if you want a shoe for fast running around 4:00/km pace.
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Tempus 2
The Tempus 2 is the softest stability shoe I have tried, light and versatile, and at ₹7,000 to ₹9,000 one of the best value stability options. Avoid it if you are a neutral runner or have high arches.
Avoid if: Avoid it if you are a neutral runner or have high arches, as the raised arch can cause irritation.
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