adidas$140
Adizero Adios 9
A light, low-profile Lightstrike Pro shoe for track workouts, tempo runs and 5K–10K racing. It keeps a flexible feel without a full-length plate.
Recorded uses: Faster training, Race day · Information checked 2026-09-19.
adidas$180
Adizero Takumi Sen 11
A lightweight road racer with glass-fiber rods, geared toward short races and fast workouts.
Listed US price · 2026-09-07. Before tax and shipping. US original price. Selected pink colorway was sold out when checked; its displayed sale price is not treated as an available offer.
The shoe at a glance.
The Adizero Takumi Sen 11 is a lightweight road racer that combines soft cushioning with glass-fiber rods for short races and fast workouts. Its focused construction is most appealing to runners comfortable with a close racing fit. Low airflow and a narrow heel are the main compromises, with the latter limiting stability for anyone who needs more support underfoot. The interior is narrow throughout, and only a regular fit has been verified, so assess comfort over your intended effort before choosing it for competition.
Pros and cons
Our summary of published testing and reviewer impressions. Checked 2026-10-03.
Pros
- Strong rebound for short, fast road races.
- Grip supports confident faster running.
- The upper resisted wear well in testing.
Cons
- The heel provides very little stability.
- Low airflow can make the upper feel warm.
A closer look
Where it fits in your running
Recorded uses: faster training, race day. Designed for road running.
Recorded racing distances: 5K–10K, half marathon.
Cushioning and ride
Independent testing describes a focused 5K and 10K racing tool. Its quick response is most useful for runners already comfortable with a small, demanding platform.
Our editorial ride category: soft.
Fit and sizing
Independent testing found a narrow interior. The review describes a close racing fit.
Recorded widths: standard.
Regular fit verified on exact-model official regional product page; no wide option verified.
The linked product range is not verified. Widths and price may vary between men’s, women’s and unisex versions. An offered width does not guarantee personal fit.
Before you choose
The independent review found low airflow and a narrow heel that limits stability.
Kyle Runs video review
Manufacturer specifications
Specifications from the brand’s product information.
- Listed weight
- Not verified
- Heel-to-toe drop
- 7 mm
- Heel stack height
- Not verified
- Plate
- Other performance plate / rods
- Support
- Neutral
- Recorded product range
- Not verified
- Widths offered
- Standard
Source: adidas product page . Listed weights may refer to different reference sizes.
Follow the evidence.
Information checked 2026-09-07. Ride and fit descriptions use brand information and published reviews where available; matching categories are our editorial interpretation.
- adidas product details Official identity, intended use and listed specifications. The linked market may differ from the US.
- US price and buying options US original price. Selected pink colorway was sold out when checked; its displayed sale price is not treated as an available offer.
Official 7 mm drop and glass-fiber rods verified at source . Exact product-code weights vary by version/size, so weight omitted.
Know what sits behind the advice.
Product information and editorial guidance help you compare. Catalog details checked 2026-09-07.
From the manufacturer
Identity, intended use, offered widths, and listed specifications. We label these as brand figures; reference sizes can differ.
Read adidas’s specificationsFit and ride notes
Brand information and published reviews inform the descriptions of comfort, fit, and ride. Use these notes to choose pairs to try; your experience can differ.
Our matching categories
Ride labels and recommendation rules are editorial interpretations of the recorded sources. They describe catalog matches and cannot guarantee personal fit.
How the finder choosesA missing specification means “not verified,” not zero. Price and availability need a fresh check at the retailer.
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