![]() Going back to the Lunaracer 3, its upper has an undeniable race focus, which means that it fits snug and well ventilated with a visible degree of stripped-for-action minimalism. This material increment over the Racer 3 affects the LunarTempo’s ride behavior on synthetic race tracks – in a good way. Outsole tip has been beefed up with a full U-shaped piece and there’re additional bits on lateral forefoot, an area prone to wear and tear for many of us. While both shoes share a full ground contact outsole, the LunarTempo brings in some tweaks to the front, which essentially translates into more rubber coverage than the Racer 3. The sight of wide spaced foam pods or waffle shaped rubber slabs greets you, depending on the area. Switch over to outsole view, and you’ll see a layout derived from the Racer. Midsole sidewalls retain that accordion-eque aesthetic of the LR3 with its sharp, ribbed texture. ![]() Lightweight outsole construction, combination of midsole foam and carbon rubber pieces mounted on top. Which means there’s also this anachronism which is the Nike+ cavity, making the Racer 3 the last bastion of the once ubiquitous (Nike plus) transmitter pod. Things haven’t moved much since, and the current Lunaracer 3 uses the same midsole platform of 2009 vintage. Back then the Racer was 198 gms/ 6.9 Oz for a US 11, a magical sub 7 Oz weight threshold which many attempt to cross often, but rarely end succeeding. One thing which massively impressed us about the original Lunaracer (in 2009) was its weight. That said, there’s talk that the LR is due for a sweeping refresh in 2016, an event which will drive some design distance between the two.įor now, you’d have to treat the LunarTempo has a variant of the Racer 3, and hence both merit a joint discussion during this review even if you’ve never worn the LR and have no intention of doing so. ![]() The LunarTempo bears a striking resemblance to the identically priced Lunaracer 3, similar to the point of being its doppelgänger. The other one’s due for an imminent update. For all practical purposes, view the LunarTempo as a roomy alternative to the existing Lunaracer 3. ![]()
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