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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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Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Jun 26, 2025 · summarized
PositiveAfter one hilly fartlek, a 145 lb midfoot striker with very wide forefeet loves the Takumi Sen 11: excellent energy return, true to their AP4 size, and much less narrow than the TS9/10.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Jun 26, 2025 · summarized
PositiveAt 200 lb, they love the Takumi Sen 11's gusseted tongue and fantastic fit; it's snappier than the AP4 and smoother and bouncier than the TS9.
Blog · Road Trail Run – Ryan Eiler · summarized
Positive9.1/10: improved comfort, a friendlier mesh, snappy turnover and more approachable than v10, with an outsole among the best. Deductions for reduced responsiveness and stability at hard efforts, and a slower transition than its predecessors.
Blog · Doctors of Running – Matt Klein (DPT) · summarized
PositiveA- overall: a bouncy, softer, snappy racer for intervals, tempos and mile-to-10K (up to half for faster runners). Fantastic outsole durability, and an amazing $180 price that rivals shoes costing $80 more. The first in the line to impress him in a while. Slight heel slippage.
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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