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adidas adizero Takumi Sen

Every version of the adizero Takumi Sen we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.

adizero Takumi Sen
91Very good
vs. Median Line
+16

The line's rating is the median Better Shoes Rating of its five most recent rated versions. The median product line rates 75, and the adizero Takumi Sen rates 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.

adizero Takumi Sen shoes as gold dots among every rated shoe we track, on the Better Shoes Rating scale

Rating by version, oldest first

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

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adidas adizero Takumi Sen versions with ratings, specs and prices
Version Released Weight Stack Rating Change Reviews Price
adidas adizero Takumi Sen 11 In stock 2025 6.5 oz (men's) 32/25mm stack · 7mm drop 92 +4 — $145
adidas adizero Takumi Sen 10 2024 7.1 oz (men's) 7mm drop 88 -5 1 —
adidas adizero Takumi Sen 9 2023 6.6 oz 33/27mm stack · 6mm drop 93 +2 7 —
adidas Adizero Takumi Sen 3 2015 6.1 oz 22/16mm stack · 6mm drop 91 +7 11 $160 MSRP
adidas Adizero Takumi Sen 2 2014 6.3 oz (men's) 22/17mm stack · 5mm drop 85 — 4 —

5 shoes

Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 29.

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    adizero Takumi Sen 11

    92 Very good Very good Confidence 6 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.

    v11 (2025) · Racing shoe · Neutral · 6.5 oz (men's) · 32mm stack · 7mm drop

    At 6.5 oz it is lighter than the 6.9 oz median for racing shoes for sale.

    adizero Takumi Sen 11
    Overall
    92
    Confidence
    6

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    Pros

    At 6.5 oz it is lighter than the 6.9 oz median for racing shoes for sale.

    It lists at $180, well below the $250 median for racing shoes for 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 for sale.

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    adizero Takumi Sen 10

    88 Good Good 3 reviews Confidence 9 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.

    v10 (2024) · Racing shoe · Neutral · 7.1 oz (men's) · 7mm drop

    All three reviewers so far rate it 5 out of 5 overall and for cushioning.

    adizero Takumi Sen 10
    Durability 83
    Overall
    88
    Appearance
    94
    Durability
    83
    Cushioning
    80
    Value
    79
    Comfort
    66
    Confidence
    9

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    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 9

    93 Excellent Excellent 19 reviews Confidence 53

    v9 (2023) · Racing shoe · Neutral · 6.6 oz · 33mm stack · 6mm drop

    Reviewers call it light and responsive at 6.6 oz.

    adizero Takumi Sen 9
    Durability 91
    Overall
    93
    Appearance
    97
    Value
    93
    Durability
    91
    Cushioning
    75
    Comfort
    59
    Confidence
    53

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    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 3

    91 Very good Very good 11 reviews Confidence 34

    v3 (2015) · Racing shoe · Neutral · 6.1 oz · 22mm stack · 6mm drop

    Reviewers report very long life across track, road and dirt.

    Adizero Takumi Sen 3
    Durability 95

    MSRP $160

    Overall
    91
    Appearance
    96
    Durability
    95
    Value
    82
    Cushioning
    78
    Comfort
    73
    Confidence
    34

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    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 2

    85 Good Good 4 reviews Confidence 6 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.

    v2 (2014) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 6.3 oz (men's) · 22mm stack · 5mm drop

    At 6.3 oz, reviewers use it as both racer and trainer.

    Adizero Takumi Sen 2
    Durability 82
    Overall
    85
    Appearance
    94
    Durability
    82
    Cushioning
    78
    Value
    73
    Comfort
    69
    Confidence
    6

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    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.