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Adizero Takumi Sen 11vsGel Kayano 33
The Adizero Takumi Sen 11 is a race shoe while the Gel Kayano 33 is a daily trainer shoe. The Adizero Takumi Sen 11 retails for $180 while the Gel Kayano 33 comes in at $170 — a $10 difference. The Adizero Takumi Sen 11 is the lighter shoe at 6.5 oz versus 10.5 oz for the Gel Kayano 33. In our ratings, the Adizero Takumi Sen 11 edges out the Gel Kayano 33 — 9.2/10 versus 8.1/10.
| Rating | 9.2 / 10✓ | 8.1 / 10 | |
| Price | $180 | $170✓ | |
| Weight | 6.5 oz✓ | 10.5 oz | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Low | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 7 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 32 mm | 39 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Stability | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Warm | Medium✓ | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
