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Snappy with a soft upper and good energy return, though the narrow fit is the main downside.
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YouTube · jogoncrago · Feb 15, 2026 · summarized
NegativeThree interval sessions totalling 19 km, from 200 m and 400 m repeats to split 800s. It only felt smooth near 5K effort, and the firm foam and stiff rod network made it harsh, with very sore legs for two days afterwards. At about 203 g in a men's 10.5 it felt heavy for a shoe meant to be nimble, and they benched it after three runs.
Most runners enjoy the adidas Adizero Takumi Sen 11 as a fast, snappy shoe for track, 5K and 10K efforts, with a soft upper and good energy return. The main downsides are a narrow fit and, for some, a lack of stability.
Of the 19 reviews with a clear verdict, 68% are positive, 21% mixed and 11% negative. The praise mentioned most is fast. The most common complaint is narrow fit.
The complaints reviewers mention most: narrow fit (4 reviews), unstable (3 reviews) and heavy (1 review). For example: Sent the Takumi Sen 11 back: the curved last, midfoot cutouts and very narrow rear aren't supportive enough for longer distances, though the upper is soft.
We collected and summarized 19 experiences shared on Reddit, YouTube and blogs, 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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