Kiprun Kipstorm Tempo

An outstanding value speed shoe that punches well above its price, delivering impressive stability and responsiveness at a 45mm stack. Reviewer calls it one of the best value shoes ever tested and gives it an easy recommendation for tempo and race use.

Best for: Budget-conscious runners wanting a stable, snappy speed shoe for tempo runs and races from 5K to marathon.

FORDY RUNS considers it one of the best shoes currently available and a strong Superblast 3 alternative at a very competitive price, though the brand has since raised the price and sizing runs large.

Fordy calls it the best Kiprun shoe ever made and a phenomenal £99 competitor he prefers over the Saucony Endorphin Azura, with Superblast vibes at half the price.

Best for: A versatile do-it-all trainer that handles a wide pace range from 7 to 9 minute miles at a bargain price.

A cracking, genuinely versatile plateless super trainer that's lighter, snappier, and faster than the Hyperboost Edge — a real rival to the Megablast (if not quite as bouncy) and the better all-rounder, especially at the lower UK price.

Best for: A versatile all-rounder super trainer that excels at faster paces from tempo through intervals while handling easy and long runs

All three testers were highly impressed, calling it one of the most exciting shoes they have tested recently. They found it delivers Megablast-rivaling performance at roughly half the price in the UK, excelling at tempo and long-run efforts while remaining comfortable enough for easy runs. The consensus is that the Megablast has a slightly livelier ride but the Kipstorm Tempo is an outstanding value and a genuine competitor to premium super trainers.

Best for: Tempo training, marathon-pace long runs, and versatile daily training for runners who want a bouncy responsive ride without a carbon plate at a lower price point than super trainers.

Runner-up super trainer and top value pick — a sub-£100 shoe with neoprene booty tongue and a bouncy but snappy midsole that rivals the Megablast for long tempo and marathon-pace miles.

A strong, affordable tempo shoe that coped with a full marathon thanks to its stability and rocker, but lacks the cushion and bounce to be a top marathon race pick.

Best for: Budget-friendly tempo and long training runs for runners who like a firm, lightweight, rocker-driven shoe and don't need max cushion or carbon-plate help.

A phenomenal-value modern super-trainer with impressive foams that delivers bounce, comfort, and pace across a wide range of runs, edging out the Mach 7 for most runners.

Best for: Runners wanting a modern, bouncy super-trainer that handles everything from easy miles to tempo workouts.

A versatile high-stack super trainer that feels smooth and surprisingly fast, excelling at long marathon-paced workouts and offering great value.

Best for: Long tempo and marathon-pace workouts where extra cushion and stability help, at a strong value price

The reviewers see the Kipstorm Tempo as a genuine rival to the Megablast with a firmer, more rockered ride, and its far lower price makes it the pick overall despite the Megablast being marginally better on pure performance.

Best for: Tempo workouts, marathon-pace long runs and half-marathon racing for runners who prefer a firm, snappy, rockered ride.

Tom is blown away after one run — a lightweight, bouncy, well-structured tempo shoe that delivers Megablast-style performance at a fraction of the price.

Best for: Tempo training and races up to the half marathon, especially for runners wanting Megablast-like performance at a budget price.

Exceptional value at around £100 that punches well above its price, working as a versatile super trainer that is stronger than the Superblast 3 at faster paces though less soft and bouncy.

Best for: A value-priced super trainer for tempo workouts and mixed-pace training.