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Adizero Takumi Sen 3

Adizero Takumi Sen 3
Neutral · Road
Exceptional (99/100)

Shoe details

Weight
6.1 oz
Release
2015 Q3
MSRP
$160
Stack Height
22mm heel - 16mm toe
Drop Height
6mm

Ratings & Reviews

Exceptional (99/100)

Better than about 98% of shoes

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Overall

Exceptional (99/100)

Overall ranking

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Exceptional (99/100)

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Appearance

Exceptional (99/100)

Appearance ranking

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Exceptional (99/100)

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Durability

Exceptional (98/100)

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Exceptional (98/100)

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Cushioning

Excellent (91/100)

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Excellent (91/100)

Rank

Ranks above 88% of shoes

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Value

Above average (84/100)

Value ranking

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Above average (84/100)

Rank

Ranks above 72% of shoes

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Comfort

Above average (82/100)

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Above average (82/100)

Rank

Ranks above 67% of shoes

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62%

8/13

Prefer this shoe over another.

Reviewers said this shoe was better than another shoe they ran in.

All Running Shoes

Better than 98% of 2,526 running shoes ranked.

Exceptional (99/100)

Racing Shoes

Better than 93% of 256 racing shoes ranked.

93%

adidas

Better than 99% of 196 adidas shoes ranked.

99%

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • A majority of reviewers like this shoe more than their last shoe.

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Shoe properties
Type
Racing
Supershoe
Supershoe
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
6.1 oz M Lightest
7.1 oz M
Stack
22/16mm
Drop
6mm
7mm
Release
2015 Q3
2024 Q1
2024 Q2 Newest
MSRP
$160 Lower MSRP
$200
Best price
$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Exceptional (98%)
Excellent (95%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Above average (67%)
Below average (26%)
Exceptional (99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Very good (88%)
Very good (87%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Exceptional (97%)
Above average (64%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Exceptional (>99%) Best appearance
Exceptional (99%)
Excellent (96%)
Value
Good (72%)
Good (74%)
Very good (86%) Best value
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Reader Ratings

11 reader ratings

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Showing 1–5 of 11 written reviews

Feels a dream on feet

Anonymous runner · Dec 31, 2019

5/5

Overall

Running in this shoe is going back to the true definition of a racing flat. The drop is minimal and your feet feels like it’s in control and knows what it’s doing. With each step there’s ground contact feedback but still feel cushioned by the quick strike in the heel to mid foot area. As you step on to the forefoot and stay there that’s where the magic happen. Somehow the Takumi Sen’s pod of boost in the forefoot gives sufficient push off/spring in your stride. It just gives you the incentive to push the extra mile. Overall I think that this shoe is a dream on feet. It provides all that a shoe needs to provide and elevates the experience with superior lockdown, boost comfort and the cushioning for everyday running at high paces. As much as I praise the Takumi Sen, there are some caveats to my review. Not everyone is suited for this style of shoe. As a hyper-minimalist design, it strips the shoe down to its bare components and straps it to your feet. This means that “arch support” or “large cushioning” is thrown out the window. Those with knee conditions and or prone to ankle injuries (like me) should opt to use your own personal insoles instead.
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5

dElite always racing flats

Anonymous runner · Jul 4, 2019

5/5

Overall

Designed oldschool for fast road. Not more than needed but still solid.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Takumi Sen 3

old dude · Sep 13, 2018

5/5

Overall

One of my favorite all-time racing shoes for up to half-marathon. Pros: - Boost in forefoot, very responsive feel - 6mm heel to toe drop just feels right to me - durable all around - upper, midsole, outsole Cons: - high price - no longer available in US
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5

Fast trainer

JBWhitlow · Jul 5, 2018

4/5

Overall

Love using this shoe for my track workouts and 5k races. Has held up extremely well over the past year. Got it for an amazing price as well, which always helps. Highly recommend for someone looking to do speed work.
Comfort
3/5
Cushioning
3/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Great racing flat for up to 10k

Anonymous runner · Jul 2, 2018

5/5

Overall

The Adidas Takumi Sen 3 is a lightweight neutral racing flat. The forefoot has some Boost foam in it for some extra springiness in your step. Other than that it is bare bones, so it isn’t the shoe for you if you want cushioning.
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5