AdidasAdizero Takumi Sen 11
Details
The Adidas Adizero Takumi Sen 11 returns as a precision-engineered racing shoe for athletes chasing personal bests from 5Ks to half marathons. Positioned perfectly between the featherweight Adios 9 and the marathon-dominant Adios Pro 4, this elite racer is built for pure speed, rhythm, and efficiency on the road or track.
A dual-layer Lightstrike Pro midsole powers the Takumi Sen 11, delivering exceptional responsiveness and lightweight cushioning for high-intensity efforts. Its aggressive rocker geometry promotes fluid transitions and rapid turnover, while glass-fiber Energy Rods embedded in the midsole generate snappy propulsion and improved running economy for sustained speed.
The Lightlock mesh upper has been refined for superior comfort and control, offering targeted one-way stretch that adapts to your foot’s motion while maintaining a stable, race-ready fit. Beneath, a combination of Lighttraxion rubberand Continental™ rubber in the forefoot ensures confident grip and durability in all conditions without adding unnecessary weight.
Streamlined, explosive, and fiercely efficient, the Adidas Adizero Takumi Sen 11 is designed for athletes who crave precision and performance at their fastest efforts — whether on race day or during high-speed training sessions.
MIDSOLE
- Lightstrike Pro superfoam forms two layers of supercritical TPEE that's lighter, softer, and bouncier than before, with a more aggressive rocker point geometry.
- Glass-fiber EnergyRods System 2.0 extends full-length, mirroring your metatarsals, for a naturally smooth, adaptable, and swift transition through a powerful toe-off.
OUTSOLE
- Lighttraxion GCPU compound is cast polyurethane for extreme full-length grip at a reduced weight.
- Continental rubber section in the medial forefoot provides sticky and durable traction in the critical toe-off area.
UPPER
- Lightlock woven mesh is soft and flexible fabric with one-way stretch for the perfect balance of secure comfort while racing. It's lightweight, breathable, and made from 94% recycled polyester.
Researched and compiled by Mark Shannon
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Specifications
Cadence Database Analysis
How the Adidas Adizero Takumi Sen 11 compares with 28 current Super Shoes / Race shoes tracked by Cadence.
Comparisons use listed specifications tracked by Cadence. Manufacturer reference sizes and measurement methods can vary. Learn about our data methodology.
Where It Fits
- Cushioning
- Medium
- Listed weight
- Typical for category
- Stack
- Notably low for category
- Price
- Lower-priced for category
- Drop
- Slightly high for category
- Plate
- Yes
- Group
- Super Shoes / Race
Compared With Super Shoes / Race
| Metric | Adizero Takumi Sen 11 | Group median | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed weight | 6.5oz | 6.75oz | Lighter (46th percentile) |
| Heel stack | 32mm | 40mm | Lower (13th percentile) |
| Forefoot stack | 25mm | 33.5mm | Lower (13th percentile) |
| Drop | 7mm | 6mm | Higher (71st percentile) |
| Price | $180 | $270 | Lower range (9th percentile) |
What Stands Out
- Its 32mm heel stack is 8.0mm below the current Super Shoes / Race median of 40mm (n=28).
- Its 25mm forefoot stack is 8.5mm below the current Super Shoes / Race median of 33.5mm (n=28).
- At $180, its price sits $90 below the median of the 28 current Super Shoes / Race shoes in the Cadence database ($270).
