The sides of the sole have grooves that run the length of the shoe which not only look neat, but also allow the sole to compress nicely during impact. I noticed the arches in this shoe compressed much more than standard neutral shoes, so don’t expect too much support! I found this to be true, since the foam didn’t wear down much at all during my 50 miles of testing. Nike describes Lunarlon as a foam that’s “30 percent lighter” than the traditional Phylon foam they use while also being resilient.
Nike features Lunarlon foam in the sole which I would say gives a more cushioned ride than the New Balance Fresh Foam shoes (such as the 980s). The sole is almost entirely foam, besides a few patches of rubber on the bottom. Just a few minutes in these shoes is all you need to notice the cushioning and unique fit Flywire gives you.
The shoe adds a small amount of rubber compared to the previous model on the sole which gives a small amount of extra durability. The Nike Lunar Tempo is a lightweight neutral trainer designed with a cushioned ride in mind.
