Most stability shoes are heavy and slow. The Tempus 2 isn’t, which is why it’s our pick for fast days and marathon workouts in the best running shoes for flat feet guide. Saucony wraps a soft PWRRUN PB superfoam core in a contoured EVA frame, supporting the arch during rapid transitions without the deadening effect of dense posting.
It’s bouncy, fast and light, with 70% to 72% energy return in lab tests: the spring of an elite racer on a secure, guided platform. One caution: the raised medial rim of the firmer EVA frame can rub against low navicular bones on completely rigid flat feet, so watch for blisters on runs past 10 miles.
Who it’s for: flat-footed runners who want a stable shoe for tempo, threshold and marathon-pace sessions.
