3 Replacements for Your Favorite Running Shoes - Part 4
The Saucony Tempus, New Balance SC Elite v3, and the Saucony Sinister were all classic, well-loved running shoes. Here, we’ll recommend a few new options currently on the market that can replace one of your old favorites. For daily miles and uptempo runs, check out the Adidas Boston 13. For track or interval style workouts, the Nike Streakfly 2 is a great new addition to the market. And for long runs and race day, consider the Tracksmith Eliot Racer. Read below for why we chose these shoes to replace your old favorite running shoes.
Welcome back to Run It Back - Part 4. In this series, we spotlight the best modern replacements for some of the most beloved OG running shoes that have either been discontinued or maybe have fallen short in the newest iterations. This time we are giving you some fresh replacements on some of the most classic trainers that have blessed the feet of hobby joggers. Let’s run it back.
1. Saucony Tempus Replacement: Adidas Boston 13
The Tempus was a cult classic in 2022 because of its bouncy, yet stable, dual-layer PEBA / EVA midsole, but the line has since stagnated. With a similar construction of race day & training foam, a stable, traditional underfoot feel, and impressive speed capability, the Adidas Boston 13 makes an excellent replacement for the Tempus in 2025.
Adidas Boston 13
2. Saucony Sinister Replacement: Nike Streakfly 2
The Saucony Sinister was an aggressive road racing flat with a direct & responsive ride for all-out PR efforts. Nike’s Streakfly 2 is a great modern alternative that takes the short distance racing category to new heights with its ZoomX foam and unique track spike-for-the-road geometry.
Nike Streakfly 2
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3. New Balance SC Elite v3 Replacement: Tracksmith Eliot Racer
The SC Elite v3 was a popular comfort- oriented race day shoe with a buttery-soft step in feel and a forgiving midsole that excelled at 11:00-8:00 min per mile pace. Tracksmith’s Eliot Racer is a 2025 successor in spirit, delivering supreme comfort for the marathon distance with its soft PEBA midsole / drop-in ATPU insole.
Tracksmith Eliot Racer
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