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Adizero Takumi Sen 11vsGlycerin 23
The Adizero Takumi Sen 11 is a race shoe while the Glycerin 23 is a daily trainer shoe. The Adizero Takumi Sen 11 retails for $180 while the Glycerin 23 comes in at $175 — a $5 difference. The Adizero Takumi Sen 11 is the lighter shoe at 6.5 oz versus 10.6 oz for the Glycerin 23. In our ratings, the Adizero Takumi Sen 11 edges out the Glycerin 23 — 9.2/10 versus 8.0/10.
| Rating | 9.2 / 10✓ | 8.0 / 10 | |
| Price | $180 | $175✓ | |
| Weight | 6.5 oz✓ | 10.6 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 | 38 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Wide | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Warm | Medium✓ | |
| Traction | High✓ | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Good | Very Good✓ |
