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Adizero Takumi Sen 11vsNovablast 5
The Adizero Takumi Sen 11 is a race shoe while the Novablast 5 is a daily trainer shoe. The Adizero Takumi Sen 11 retails for $180 while the Novablast 5 comes in at $150 — a $30 difference. The Adizero Takumi Sen 11 is the lighter shoe at 6.5 oz versus 9.0 oz for the Novablast 5. In our ratings, the Adizero Takumi Sen 11 edges out the Novablast 5 — 9.2/10 versus 9.1/10.
| Rating | 9.2 / 10✓ | 9.1 / 10 | |
| Price | $180 | $150✓ | |
| Weight | 6.5 oz✓ | 9.0 oz | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Low | High | |
| Softness | Soft | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 7 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 32 mm | 41.5 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Medium | |
| Breathability | Warm | Medium✓ | |
| Traction | High✓ | Low | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | Medium | |
| Durability | Good✓ | Decent |
