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Adizero Takumi Sen 11vsGel-Kayano 32
The Adizero Takumi Sen 11 is a race shoe while the Gel-Kayano 32 is a recovery / easy run shoe. The Adizero Takumi Sen 11 retails for $180 while the Gel-Kayano 32 comes in at $165 — a $15 difference. The Adizero Takumi Sen 11 is the lighter shoe at 6.5 oz versus 10.7 oz for the Gel-Kayano 32. Both score 9.2/10 in our ratings.
| Rating | 9.2 / 10✓ | 9.2 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $180 | $165✓ | |
| Weight | 6.5 oz✓ | 10.7 oz | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Recovery / Easy Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Low | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Firm | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 7 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 32 mm | 40 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Stability | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Warm | Medium✓ | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | Medium | |
| Durability | Good | Very Good✓ |
