adidas Takumi Sen 11

EDDBUD states the Takumi Sen 11 is a great energy rod equipped shoe for not a lot of cash.

EDDBUD suggests the Takumi Sen 11 is overlooked and bypassed because of the popularity of the Adios Pro 4.

EDDBUD describes the adidas Takumi Sen 11 as featuring some stabilizing rods that give it rigidity while keeping weight very low.

EDDBUD finds the adidas Takumi Sen 11 could be great for track sessions, perhaps up to half marathon distance.

EDDBUD attributes the niche use case of the Takumi Sen 11 as the main reason it is not talked about much.

EDDBUD characterizes the Takumi Sen 11 as sitting in an odd, niche place, overlooked at the moment due to the prevalence of high-stack super-soft foam shoes.

EDDBUD considers the Takumi Sen 11 very much a racer feel and not for wider-footed runners.

EDDBUD feels the Takumi Sen 11 is too tough for longer sessions past 9 miles.

EDDBUD finds the Takumi Sen 11 feels a bit harsh at anything other than tempo/faster paces.

EDDBUD finds the Takumi Sen 11 is quite narrow and fits like a glove around the foot.

EDDBUD finds the combination of light traction and Continental rubber on the Takumi Sen 11 brilliant, saying the grip gets better and better with use and becomes more tactile over time.

EDDBUD finds the ride of the Takumi Sen 11 firmer than the Adios Pro 4, despite getting similar Shore A durometer readings from both midsoles.

EDDBUD found lace tension quite hard to judge and had to re-cinch the laces to get the pressure right.

EDDBUD notes the Takumi Sen 11 has a retail price of about £170 but is often discounted.

EDDBUD notes the Takumi Sen 11 has remained essentially unchanged over the last few iterations.

EDDBUD observes no real damage to the midsole of the Takumi Sen 11; Lightstrike Pro creases but does not tear or break away like ZoomX.

EDDBUD observes that while the Takumi Sen 11 is still a light shoe, there are now other options with more stack that weigh less, and suggests it may be time for an update.

EDDBUD observes the Takumi Sen 11 has developed a patina and absorbs sweat noticeably; he speculates this is due to the material.

EDDBUD observes the Takumi Sen 11 is very narrow through the arch area, comparing it to the old Vaporfly 4% Flyknit.

EDDBUD says the grip of the Takumi Sen 11 is unbeatable on road, pavement, and track, even in wetter conditions.

EDDBUD states the Takumi Sen 11 offers 'by far better value in terms of durability and longevity and potential use case as well' compared to the Vaporfly 4.

EDDBUD advises that runners with wider feet would likely benefit from going a half size up in the adidas Takumi Sen 11.

EDDBUD finds the adidas Takumi Sen 11 fits a little bit snug.

EDDBUD suggests buyers may want to go up a half size in the adidas Takumi Sen 11.

Doctors of Running describes the durability of the Takumi Sen 11's Light Strike Pro foam as 'awesome.'

Doctors of Running finds the Takumi Sen 11 Light Strike Pro 2.0 foam 'so much softer and bouncier' and felt that immediately.

Doctors of Running notes that while the Takumi Sen 11 feels stiff in hand, under running loads the fiberglass energy rods 2.0 bend and snap back, giving more bounce and forward snap.

Doctors of Running observes that the Takumi Sen 11's new Light Strike Pro 2.0 midsole is so much softer and bouncier that it sits in the 'moderate super shoe category.'

Doctors of Running observes the Takumi Sen 11's woven mesh upper does not breathe as well as the 10's, causing feet to get hotter in warm conditions.

Doctors of Running states both the Takumi Sen 10 and 11 fit true to size (men's size 10 fits like a men's size 10 racing shoe).

Ryan's Running Reviews categorizes the adidas Takumi Sen 11 as adidas' short distance 5K/10K racing shoe.

HUI attributes that the biggest complaint about the adidas Takumi Sen 11 is poor breathability.

Runnertia recently ran in the adidas Takumi Sen 11 for the first time in a long time and was reminded that it is "kind of behind the times as far as technology and assistiveness."

Runnertia speculates that if adidas adds a new foam to the Takumi Sen 12 (next generation after 11), it could revitalize the line a little bit.

Runnertia (on their first review) 'absolutely hated' the adidas Takumi Sen 11.

Runnertia calls the adidas Takumi Sen 11 'a really understated and underrated shoe.'

Runnertia characterizes the adidas Takumi Sen 11 as a 'jack of all trades' shoe.

Runnertia claims the adidas Takumi Sen 11 could be used for every run, and for the right person could be a one-shoe rotation.

Runnertia considers the adidas Takumi Sen 11 'one of the most stable carbon shoes, period,' attributing that stability to its lower stack, not any design element, and notes it still has a medial cutout.

Runnertia now 'absolutely love[s]' the adidas Takumi Sen 11.

Runnertia observes the platform of the adidas Takumi Sen 11 is 'really wide' and 'very, very stable at high speeds.'

Runnertia reports that apart from the first run, they have 'not had a bad run' in the adidas Takumi Sen 11.

Runnertia says the adidas Takumi Sen 11 has 'some of the least negatives out of any of the shoes that I own.'

Runnertia says the adidas Takumi Sen 11 is 'not going to ever generate the hype' of being 'the next great thing' that people buy 16 pairs of.

Runnertia states the adidas Takumi Sen 11 has become 'literally my go-to for any day that I don't know what I'm doing and just need something that can handle anything.'

Runnertia acknowledges the Takumi Sen 11 is softer than the Takumi Sen 10, but still describes it as 'pretty harsh' and 'a firm foam.'

Runnertia attributes the extra padding in the Takumi Sen 11's tongue to protecting against the shoe's laces, which the reviewer calls 'atrocious' and claims can shred the top of the foot.

Runnertia notes the Takumi Sen 11 feels wider and more voluminous on foot than the Adios 9.

Runnertia reports having fewer issues with the Adios 9's laces and lacing system than with the Takumi Sen 11's.

Runnertia reports that the first run in the Takumi Sen 11 was rough and hurt their feet, but the second run (a track workout) 'blew me out of the water' and was very enjoyable.

Runnertia states the Takumi Sen 11 is a 5 to 10K racing shoe.