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adidas Adizero Takumi Sen 3

Racing · Neutral · Road · 6.1 oz · 6mm drop · 22/16mm stack

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The adidas adizero Takumi Sen 9 replaced it

How it ranks

The adidas Adizero Takumi Sen 3 is one of the strongest racing shoes in our data. Looks and durability are its strongest sub-ratings. Comfort scores well below its other sub-ratings. The rating rests on 11 runner reviews and 4 other rated shoes in the adizero Takumi Sen product line. One more review would set the confidence on this shoe's own reviews.

adidas Adizero Takumi Sen 3

of 3

Exceptional

98/100
Overall
98
Appearance
99
Durability
98
Value
86
Cushioning
86
Comfort
79
Confidence

Confidence

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Confidence

93/100

93

What runners say

“The narrow midfoot and wide toe box are ideally proportioned to keep your foot locked in but let your toes splay.”
5/5 Full review 70 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Saucony Grid Type A5
“The Boost material retains its cushioning much better than other racing flats.”
5/5 Full review 35 mpw training for middle distance
“No rips or holes after almost 2,000 miles on track, road, and dirt paths.”
5/5 Full review 70 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Saucony Grid Type A5
“The sole is a durable DSP/Continental rubber mix that grips well in all conditions.”
5/5 Full review 50 mpw came from the New Balance 1500 v1
“The Sens have incredible longevity and the perfect amount of cushioning for training and racing in.”
5/5 Full review 70 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Saucony Grid Type A5
“Running in this shoe is going back to the true definition of a racing flat.”
5/5 Full review 15 mpw training for middle distance
“Light and fast—my go-to racing flat for goal races.”
5/5 Full review 50 mpw came from the New Balance 1500 v1
“Provides superior lockdown, boost comfort and cushioning for everyday running at high paces.”
5/5 Full review 15 mpw training for middle distance
“A plastic shank in the middle makes the shoe stiff, but helps with a fast transition.”
5/5 Full review 50 mpw came from the New Balance 1500 v1
“Its aggressive grip made it conducive for track intervals and cross country races.”
5/5 Full review 35 mpw training for middle distance

Prefer this shoe over another

62% 8/13

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Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.

Pros

  • Reviewers report very long life across track, road and dirt.
  • Reviewers say the forefoot Boost gives noticeable spring at fast paces.
  • Light and low at 6.1 oz on a 22mm heel.

Cons

  • The cushioning is bare bones, and one reviewer gets sore legs past about six miles.
  • Value is its lowest-rated dimension at 4.1 out of 5, and two reviewers say it is pricey off sale.

Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale

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Better Shoes Rating

Adizero Takumi Sen 3 rates 98. This shoe has high certainty. See how we rate shoes.

Better Shoes Rating of prior versions of the adidas adizero Takumi Sen

Each dot is one version of the adizero Takumi Sen, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.

Rating

Release year

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Reader Ratings

11 ratings
5/5 9
4/5 2
3/5 0
2/5 0
1/5 0
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Specs & fit

Sizing and ride details at a glance.

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

Runner reviews

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Reader review

5/5

Overall

I purchased this shoe for workouts. It has blown away all expectations I had previously. I switched from the Nike Streak LT2, and was hesitant given that this shoe is roughly twice as expensive. However, it has easily been worth it. The Boost midsole in the forefoot is perfect. Would highly recommend.

teddy_farley · Apr 3, 2015

60 mpw came from the Nike Air Zoom Streak LT 2

Comfort
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

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Compared to other shoes

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adidas Adizero Takumi Sen 3
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Shoe properties
Type
Racing
Racing
Racing
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
6.1 oz M Lightest
6.5 oz M
7.7 oz M
Stack
22/16mm
32/25mm
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Drop
6mm
7mm
8mm
Release
2015 Q3
2025 Q3 Newest
2024 Q1
MSRP
$160
$180
$295
Best price
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$269.80
$142.82 Lowest price
Ratings
Overall
Exceptional (98)
Excellent (93)
Exceptional (99) Best overall
Comfort
Decent (79)
Decent (72)
Excellent (95) Best comfort
Cushioning
Good (86)
Good (87)
Exceptional (97) Best cushioning
Durability
Exceptional (98) Best durability
Very good (92)
Below average (64)
Appearance
Exceptional (99) Best appearance
Exceptional (98)
Excellent (96)
Value
Good (86) Best value
Good (85)
Good (84)
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