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adidas Adizero Takumi Sen 3

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

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 is based on 11 runner reviews and 4 other rated shoes in the adizero Takumi Sen product line.

adidas Adizero Takumi Sen 3

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Very good

91
Overall
91
Appearance
98
Durability
96
Value
81
Cushioning
78
Comfort
74
Confidence

Confidence

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Confidence

84 Moderate

84

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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
“Those with knee conditions or prone to ankle injuries should opt to use personal insoles instead.”
5/5 Full review 15 mpw training for middle distance
“The laces are a bit long and whip your lower calves.”
5/5 Full review 70 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Saucony Grid Type A5
“If you don't get it on sale it's quite pricey.”
4/5 Full review 80 mpw training for a half marathon came from the adidas adiZero Hagio 2
“Past that my legs would get too sore.”
4/5 Full review 80 mpw training for a half marathon came from the adidas adiZero Hagio 2
“The laces are flat and do not have anything stretchy to them.”
5/5 Full review 50 mpw came from the New Balance 1500 v1

Prefer this shoe over another

62% 8/13

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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.


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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Better Shoes Rating

Adizero Takumi Sen 3 rates 91. This shoe has moderate confidence. See how we rate shoes.

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

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Runner Ratings

11 ratings
5/5 9
4/5 2
3/5 0
2/5 0
1/5 0

Specs & fit

Sizing and ride details at a glance.

Weight
6.1 oz
Men's / women's
Men's 6.1 oz · Women's 6.0 oz
Release
2015 Q3
MSRP
$160
Stack
22/16mm
Drop
6mm

Runner reviews

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A Great Racer

5/5

Overall

It is light and fast - my go-to racing flat for goal races. The sole is a durable DSP/Continental rubber mix that grips well in all conditions. The midsole has boost foam in the forefoot and EVA foam in the heel. There is a plastic shank in the middle that makes the shoe stiff, but helps with a fast transition. The stack heights are low and the offset is 6mm. The upper is as thin as can be, but it does have an internal heel counter. The fit is tight, as it should be for a racing shoe. The laces are flat and do not have anything stretchy to them. The shoe is a racing flat, but it does give enough support to be worn for other runs if you want to make it into a daily trainer. The two colors are not spectacular options and it is too expensive unless you luck on a sale. But once you put the shoe on, you will want to run fast.

baugustjohnson · Feb 12, 2018

50 mpw came from the New Balance 1500 v1

Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5

Using this durable racing flat to train

5/5

Overall

I went from training in minimalist shoes to training in racing flats - Saucony Type A5s and Adidas Adizero Takumi Sens primarily. The Sens have incredible longevity and the perfect amount of cushioning for training and racing in. For those who may like more cushioning in a flat it may not be the best, but for me this was perfect. The narrow midfoot and wide toe box are almost ideally proportioned on this shoe to keep your foot locked in but also let your toes splay. No rips or holes yet after almost 2,000 miles on track, road, and dirt paths. They look slick, too. Only drawback: the laces are a bit long and I have to tie them around an extra amount to not have them whip my lower calves.

Anonymous runner · Feb 10, 2018

70 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Saucony Grid Type A5

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

Good flat overall but bad store price

4/5

Overall

This shoe is great for workouts and races up to about 6 miles but past that my legs would get too sore. I luckily found this shoe on sale but if you don't get it on sale it's quite pricey. I would recommend this shoe for dirt or road workouts and it works well for tempos or interval training.

fanta monster · Feb 7, 2018

80 mpw training for a half marathon came from the adidas adiZero Hagio 2

Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
3/5
Value
2/5

The Shoe for every serious racer

5/5

Overall

The lightest most responsive shoe i've ever worn. lighter than the clunky adios with the same amount of responsiveness, somewhat of an underground shoe ( only 500 sold in the US last year). I'm surprised more pro's aren't wearing it.

Anonymous runner · Feb 6, 2018

130 mpw training for a half marathon came from the adidas adiZero adios 3 Boost (2018)

Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
3/5

Adidas Takumi Sen lives up to its hype

5/5

Overall

Advertised as a marathon flat I used this shoe for intervals, tempos, and racing. Its aggressive grip made it conducive for track intervals and cross country races. The Boost material retains its cushioning much better than other racing flats - giving it a decided advantage over lighter competition.

Iowa800 · Jan 5, 2018

35 mpw training for middle distance

Comfort
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5

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Shoe properties
Type
Racing shoe
Racing shoe
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Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
6.1 oz Lightest
6.5 oz (men's)
6.1 oz
Stack
22/16mm
32/25mm
35/29mm
Drop
6mm
7mm
6mm
Release
2015 Q3
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MSRP
$160
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$145
$111 Lowest price
Ratings
Overall
91 Very good
92 Very good
98 Exceptional Best overall
Comfort
74 Decent
71 Decent
86 Good Best comfort
Cushioning
78 Decent
79 Decent
97 Exceptional Best cushioning
Durability
96 Excellent Best durability
87 Good
53 Bottom-tier
Appearance
98 Exceptional
95 Excellent
98 Exceptional
Value
81 Good
82 Good Best value rating
69 Below average
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