adidas Adizero Takumi Sen 3

Name: adidas Adizero Takumi Sen 3
Brand: adidas
Rating: 4.8 (11 reviews)

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.

Very good

Overall

Very good 91

Appearance

Exceptional 98

Durability

Excellent 96

Value

Good 81

Cushioning

Decent 78

Comfort

Decent 74

Confidence

How settled the rating is against every other rated shoe. A shoe can rate high on confidence with relatively few reviews of its own when its product line has a long record and external ratings from retailer sites agree. Confidence is low when we have few ratings or when runners disagree.

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Confidence

84 Moderate

Moderate 84

Based on

The bars show roughly how much each source contributes to this shoe’s rating. Their influence depends on how many reviews we’ve collected, how many earlier versions are in the product line, and the external ratings available.

Product line track record
Our ratings
External ratings

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.

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

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

Rating

40 60 80 100

84 2014 91 2015 93 2023 87 2024 92 2025

Release year

We use the reviews of past versions to inform this shoe’s rating. See why.

adizero Takumi Sen 11

2025 · 0 reviews

92 Very good

67 Confidence
adizero Takumi Sen 10

2024 · 3 reviews

87 Good

68 Confidence
adizero Takumi Sen 9

2023 · 19 reviews

93 Excellent

86 Confidence
Adizero Takumi Sen 3 This shoe

2015 · 11 reviews

91 Very good

84 Confidence
Adizero Takumi Sen 2

2014 · 4 reviews

84 Good

71 Confidence

Runner 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
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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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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