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adidas adizero Takumi Sen 9

Racing shoe · Neutral · Road · 6.6 oz · 33/27mm stack · 6mm drop

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The adidas adizero Takumi Sen 10 replaced it

How it ranks

The adidas adizero Takumi Sen 9 is one of the strongest racing shoes in our data. Looks and value are its strongest sub-ratings. Comfort scores well below its other sub-ratings. The rating is based on 19 runner reviews and 4 other rated shoes in the adizero Takumi Sen product line.

adidas adizero Takumi Sen 9

of 5

Excellent

93
Overall
93
Appearance
99
Value
93
Durability
91
Cushioning
74
Comfort
60
Confidence

Confidence

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Confidence

86 High

86

External retailer ratings

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Based on

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  1. Product line track record
  2. Our ratings
  3. External ratings

What runners say

“Much cheaper than other carbon-plated trainers, yet they do the same job, if not better.”
5/5 Full review 10 mpw training for 5K and 10K
“Shoe is feather light on feet and the feet come up easier than running barefoot, but feels so natural.”
5/5 Full review 6 mpw training for a half marathon came from the HOKA Mach 4
“They're super light, very responsive, and last ages.”
5/5 Full review 10 mpw training for 5K and 10K
“Just makes you want to run, and then run fast. So light.”
4/5 Full review 10 mpw training for 5K and 10K
“These require pretty strong lower legs to take full advantage of.”
4/5 Full review 10 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Nike Vaporfly 3
“The midsole perfect mix of cushion and response.”
4/5 Full review 10 mpw training for 5K and 10K
“There is a 50-100k break-in period.”
4/5 Full review training for a half marathon
“They favor a slower cadence.”
4/5 Full review 10 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Nike Vaporfly 3
“The carbon rods seem to have solved that.”
5/5 Full review 10 mpw training for 5K and 10K
“The upper is superb, breathable but durable and so easy to clean.”
4/5 Full review 10 mpw training for 5K and 10K
“The shoe has great pop.”
5/5 Full review 40 mpw training for middle distance came from the Nike React Infinity Run 4
“A bit of a struggle initially to find the perfect lock down and try on, but once perfected it's just exciting to put them on your feet.”
4/5 Full review 10 mpw training for 5K and 10K
“Very lightweight.”
4/5 Full review 10 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Nike Vaporfly 3
“They are probably great for up to 10 miles unless you're an elite runner.”
4/5 Full review 10 mpw training for 5K and 10K
“Maybe reduce the harder parts in the upper where the tongue and bottom of lace area are stitched.”
4/5 Full review training for a half marathon

Prefer this shoe over another

71% 5/7

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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.

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.

Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale

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Better Shoes Rating

adizero Takumi Sen 9 rates 93. This shoe has high 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

Release year

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Runner Ratings

19 ratings
5/5 13
4/5 6
3/5 0
2/5 0
1/5 0
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Specs & fit

Sizing and ride details at a glance.

Weight
6.6 oz
Men's / women's
Men's 6.6 oz · Women's 6.6 oz
Release
2023 Q2
Stack
33/27mm
Drop
6mm

Runner reviews

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Showing 6–7 of 7 written reviews

My Swiss Army shoe

4/5

Overall

Love the Sens.  Lightweight, well cushioned, and responsive.  There is a 50 -100k break in period.  I would like to see them use cellar mesh on subsequent models and maybe reduce the harder parts in the upper ( where the tongue and bottom of lace area are stitched,  and eliminating the rubber-ish stuff at the top of the tongue).  I love that I can use them for anything.

Dd · Nov 4, 2023

training for a half marathon

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

Snappy, light and fun

4/5

Overall

Bought in Japan for half the UK price. All white colour, lovely looking shoe.

Just makes you want to run, and then run fast. So light. A bit of a struggle initially to find the perfect lock down and try on, but once perfected it's just exciting to put them on your feet and get out of the door and run. The upper is superb, breathable but durable and so easy to clean, the heel tab useful for fitting on and off, and laces just right for the shoe. The midsole perfect mix of cushion and response. Honestly I wish I could wear these for every run, but in reality they are probably great for up to 10 miles unless you're an elite runner. You'll hit PB's in this shoe almost guaranteed. Adidas you've brought me back into the field, eager to see what else there is?

Manno · Sep 30, 2023

10 mpw training for 5K and 10K

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

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Compared to other shoes

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Shoe properties
Type
Racing shoe
Racing shoe
Racing shoe
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
6.6 oz
6.5 oz (men's)
6.1 oz Lightest
Stack
33/27mm
32/25mm
35/29mm
Drop
6mm
7mm
6mm
Release
2023 Q2
2025 Q3 Newest
2025
MSRP
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$180
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$145
$111 Lowest price
Ratings
Overall
93 Excellent
92 Very good
98 Exceptional Best overall
Comfort
60 Below average
71 Decent
86 Good Best comfort
Cushioning
74 Decent
79 Decent
97 Exceptional Best cushioning
Durability
91 Very good Best durability
87 Good
53 Bottom-tier
Appearance
99 Exceptional Best appearance
95 Excellent
98 Exceptional
Value
93 Excellent Best value rating
82 Good
69 Below average
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