ADIDAS - Takumi Sen 11

I love the SL, but I wouldn’t recommend the evo sl for track workouts. I’m a lighter runner, and even for me there’s not enough stability, especially on the turns when doing fast intervals. I use the Takumi Sen 10 and ap3 for track/tempo. If I was to do one shoe I’d probably use the ap4, or maybe the new Takumi Sen 11.

I can recommend the Takumi Sen currently use TS8 and TS11 both come in under 200g in my size 9. The newer TS11 is a bit lighter and slightly more propulsive and stiffer than the 8 but they're all very good & very similar and all work very well for faster paced 5k or fast efforts. They would work well for you at those paces  

I can recommend the Takumi Sen currently use TS8 and TS11 both come in under 200g in my size 9. The newer TS11 is a bit lighter and slightly more propulsive and stiffer than the 8 but they're all very good & very similar and all work very well for faster paced 5k or fast efforts. They would work well for you at those paces  

I do lots of sprint work and I've tested a fair few shoes.   Best are Adidas adizero Takumi Sen any version from 8-11 will work or Adiós 9 but it doesn't have the pop and energy return of the Takumi but it's a great trainer to strengthen the legs. I alternate between takumis and adios 

I’m a light runner and I found the takumi fairly rubbish in terms of I don’t think I’ve enough force to get back much from it. Used them for a few intervals but they’re the last ones I’d reach for

Takumi Sen 11’is more like the Evo SL in terms of sizing, but has the same sort of upper as the Pro 4. So the TS isn’t as narrow in the toe box as the pro 4, but it’s closer fitting than the Evo.

Yeah this is a good shout actually, I do shorter workouts in the TS11 and (at a higher cadence as you say) it’s an absolute weapon. Longest run I’ve done in it’s 19k and it was fine.

I focus on light and poppy shoes rather than necessarily plated, but have used both; Avanti, Adios, Takumi Sen, Evo SL, Zoom Fly. I like saving super shoes for races, personally, so you’ve got a bit more on the day than usual, but that’s just me.

I think the NV2 would work well for HM distance, they are actually very responsive and light even if a bit overkill in terms of cushioning for that distance. I use them myself by the way. However, for HM distance my choice is usually between Evo SL, Neo Zen & Takumi Sen 11. I have a HM on Sunday and have decided to go with the Takumi Sen after doing some rece specific sessions in them. It’s definitely at the limit of what they were intended for but if you have a midfoot or forefoot strike and stay under that 4:30/km pace they are excellent. If you train correctly in them your legs will also get used to the relative lack of cushioning (lower profile/stack) and firmer foam. They have carbon rods in them not plates and when my tempo sessions are close to the 4:00/km pace is when I find they start to come alive. The Evo SL should still be good but I admit I have not got 100km in my pair so if you think they become too firm after 500k I guess you know better on that. In summary I personally stay away from carbon plated shoes and the Takumi Sen 11 was a great inbetween for training sessions and shorter distance races but I feel confident having done a 20k, 18k and 16k tempo session in them. They are much closer to traditional racing flats than a lot of other maximalist shoes on the market today. On the NV2 I would not use them on a course with a lot of sharp turns, too high a stack for that. If you want to go with something more familiar, more responsive and lighter than the NV2 and a little bit stabler the the Neo Zen would be a great shout for a quick HM. I will probably go with those in my next HM to see which I prefer over that distance.

I have had the possibility to test & invest in several shoes this yeat. This what I have ended up with and I find quite ideal for me. Narrow feet, forefoot/midfoot striker. Racing 5 and 10 km. Easy: Puma Velocity Nitro 4 Recovery: Puma Magnify Nitro 3 Long runs: Asics Megablast Tempo: Adidas Boston 13, Adidas Evo SL Threshold: Asics Magic Speed 4, Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 3 VO2 intervals: Adidas Takumi Sen 11 Race: Adidas Takumi Sen 10, Adidas Pro 4 Trail: Saucony Edge

Adios 9 have a soft sole though, a due to the rods stiffer yet also higher stack option would be the Adidas Takumi Sen 11.

Adidas: Takumi Sen 11 (people will say it is a 5/10k shoe, but I have my HM PR in those weighing 84 kg), Adios Pro 4 (not stable if you're a heavy overstrider). Nike: Vaporfly 4 You can always go to [runrepeat.com](http://runrepeat.com) or [rtings.com](http://rtings.com) and check for shoe stats yourself as they allow you to filter shoe stats.

83kg here and I did 1:46 on Adios Pro 4 and 1:49 with the Takumi sen 11, both last year and during training I also did 2:00 HM distance in my trusty Pro 3 as well as in the Supernova Rise 2. I bring the TS11 up every time because people say it is a 5/10k shoe and just for the light feathers... All modern shoes, including the "super*" ones are good for someone at some distance. That said, there are some standouts: Vomero Plus, Super blast 2, Magmax, SC Trainer, SC Elite 5, Boston 13, Zoom Fly 6, Mach X3, Endorphin Speed 5. The first three because of their long distance, protective pedigree; the other ones... All of them bring a little more pop and fun, so you feel good during your event, or in case of the two New Balance SC: you're already using the line, just go up and see how you feel.

83 kg runner here. I've gave up on static drop for pure feeling as I've increased the stack. The higher the stack, the more important is for you to find something that fits your gait, more than a mere static drop number. For me, the Takumi sen 11 is the goat all the way to the half-marathon. It's 7 mm on paper, but it might feel less, depending how you load it.

I’ve been liking the Takumi Sen 11. Light, agile, firm but cushioned and poppy. So far have used for 6-10 mile runs. They immediately pushed me into mid to forefoot running vs my other shoes. Decided to pass on evo sl based on reviews like those seen here

The puma has a more elastic upper, it's a sock-like material. I feel like it is a bit more generous than the nb5. I stopped using the nb5. Yes i hope i didn't damage anything but it's tight. Did a lot of chiro, pt, massage, acupuncture, but for some reason yesterday i went for a thai massage after a 12km fun run, it got relieved, might be somewhere in my calf or thigh that's causing the tightness. I started running in feb but my mileage is very low due to the injury, it's probably not the shoe but pronation and low arch issues plus weakness in the arch. Anyway i ran my first half marathon 2 sundays ago using the adios pro 4, and used the takumi sen 11 yesterday.

I got the magic speed 4, takumi sen 11, and adios pro 4. Out of the 3 the easiest one to run slow in is the magic speed 4, because the outsole is full coverage. Longest run on it is 16km, i tried a 16km race last sunday with the adios pro 4, next Sunday i will try with the ms4. I will compare but it's not going to be exactly the same since last sunday i wasn't feeling optimal.

I think i decided to go with the adios pro 4 instead. But if you're a slower runner, the ms4 would gladly run at slower paces, it has a full coverage so easier to walk on, you can heel strike on it because it has a high drop and a firmer midsole. I use it for tempo runs now. Ap4 exclusively for races. Takumi sen 11 for hard intervals 200m, 400m, 800m.