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Light, fast shoe for intervals and short races; the narrow, snug fit is the main gripe.
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Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Feb 1, 2025 · summarized
PositiveA 125 lb high-school runner raced state XC in the Takumi Sen 10: very light, comfortable and breathable upper, runs a little small with a snug race fit, and needs a runner's loop for the heel.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Nov 28, 2024 · summarized
PositiveA 145 lb high-school XC and track runner put about 50 miles of speed work and a turkey trot on the Takumi Sen 10, mostly on a muddy XC course: snug race fit with a thumb's width of room.
Blog · T3 – Matt Kollat · summarized
PositiveA tremendously fun, propulsive racer with excellent ground feel, standout cornering and more stability than high-stack marathon shoes. The only grief is the tight upper; wide-footed runners should think twice. Not a do-it-all shoe.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Dec 18, 2023 · summarized
PositiveRan an 18-mile long run with tempo intervals in the Takumi Sen 10: the carbon rods make it bouncier than the TS8, it runs about half a size smaller, and the outside-foot pain they had in the TS8 is gone.
Most runners use the adidas Adizero Takumi Sen 10 as a light, fast shoe for intervals, tempo runs and 5K to 10K racing, with several setting PBs in it. The main downside is a narrow, snug race fit, and the firm ride and instability make it less suited to slow or long runs, particularly for lighter runners.
Of the 29 reviews with a clear verdict, 62% are positive, 34% mixed and 3% negative. The praise mentioned most is fast. The most common complaint is narrow fit.
The complaints reviewers mention most: narrow fit (6 reviews), unstable (2 reviews) and blisters (1 review). For example: Did not like the Takumi Sen 10 despite the hype: the narrow heel made landing feel unbalanced and uncomfortable every run.
We collected and summarized 29 experiences shared on Reddit, blogs and YouTube, with links to the original sources. Reviews submitted here are checked for spam before they appear. Every review, submitted here or collected, is read as positive, mixed or negative.
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