adidas adizero Takumi Sen
Every version of the adizero Takumi Sen we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.
The score is the median Better Shoes Rating of the line's shoes, out of 100. The average product line scores 76, and the adizero Takumi Sen scores above 96% of the lines we track.
adidas adizero Takumi Sen vs. Other Shoes
Each dot is one rated shoe: the adizero Takumi Sen in gold, all other shoes in gray.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the adizero Takumi Sen, placed by its rating and release year.
Release year
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| Version | Released | Weight | Stack | Score | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| adidas adizero Takumi Sen 11 In stock | 2025 | 6.5 oz (men's) | 32/25mm · 7mm drop | 93 | -1 | — | $180 MSRP |
| adidas adizero Takumi Sen 10 | 2024 | 7.1 oz (men's) | — | 94 | -3 | 1 | — |
| adidas adizero Takumi Sen 9 | 2023 | 6.6 oz | 33/27mm · 6mm drop | 97 | -1 | 7 | — |
| adidas Adizero Takumi Sen 3 | 2015 | 6.1 oz | 22/16mm · 6mm drop | 98 | +2 | 11 | $160 MSRP |
| adidas Adizero Takumi Sen 2 | 2014 | 6.3 oz (men's) | 22/17mm · 5mm drop | 96 | — | 4 | — |
5 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
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adizero Takumi Sen 1193 Excellent Excellent · Confidence 70/100
v11 (2025) · Racing · Neutral · 6.5 oz (men's) · 7mm drop · 32mm stack
At 6.5 oz it is lighter than the 6.9 oz median for racing shoes on sale.
$270 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:38 AM UTCOverall93Confidence70Pros
At 6.5 oz it is lighter than the 6.9 oz median for racing shoes on sale.
It lists at $180, well below the $250 median for racing shoes on sale.
The four earlier adizero Takumi Sen versions reviewed here score 94 to 98.
Cons
At 32mm the heel stack sits well below the 39mm median for racing shoes on sale.
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adizero Takumi Sen 1094 Excellent Excellent · 3 reviews · Confidence 77/100
v10 (2024) · Racing · Neutral · 7.1 oz (men's)
All three reviewers so far rate it 5 out of 5 overall and for cushioning.
Durability 87Overall94Appearance98Cushioning91Durability87Value83Comfort67Confidence77Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
All three reviewers so far rate it 5 out of 5 overall and for cushioning.
Every rated Takumi Sen scores 93 or above.
Cons
Durability is the weakest dimension at 3.7 out of 5 across the three reviews so far.
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adizero Takumi Sen 997 Exceptional Exceptional · 19 reviews · Confidence 90/100
v9 (2023) · Racing · Neutral · 6.6 oz · 6mm drop · 33mm stack
Reviewers call it light and responsive at 6.6 oz.
Durability 96Overall97Appearance99Value97Durability96Cushioning80Comfort55Confidence90Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Reviewers call it light and responsive at 6.6 oz.
Energy rods give a propulsive ride reviewers prefer over stiff plates.
All nineteen reviewers so far rate appearance 5 out of 5.
Cons
Comfort is the lowest-rated dimension at 4.1 out of 5, and one reviewer wants the hard parts around the tongue softened.
Two reviewers report a break-in period of 50 to 100km and a struggle to get the lace lockdown right.
Reviewers keep it to shorter, faster running, one capping it at about 10 miles.
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Adizero Takumi Sen 398 Exceptional Exceptional · 11 reviews · Confidence 93/100
v3 (2015) · Racing · Neutral · 6.1 oz · 6mm drop · 22mm stack
Reviewers report very long life across track, road and dirt.
Durability 98MSRP $160
Overall98Appearance99Durability98Cushioning86Value86Comfort79Confidence93Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
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.
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Adizero Takumi Sen 296 Excellent Excellent · 4 reviews · Confidence 82/100
v2 (2014) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 6.3 oz (men's) · 5mm drop · 22mm stack
At 6.3 oz, reviewers use it as both racer and trainer.
Durability 85Overall96Appearance97Cushioning86Durability85Comfort71Value69Confidence82Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
At 6.3 oz, reviewers use it as both racer and trainer.
Two reviewers describe a fast, responsive ride with plenty of road feel.
Every rated Takumi Sen scores 93 or above.
Cons
Value is the lowest-rated dimension at 3.3 out of 5.
One reviewer finds it short on cushion and would not use it over marathon distance.
Durability averages 3.5 out of 5, though one reviewer has over 1000 miles in a pair.