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Adizero Takumi Sen 11vsHyperion Elite 5
The Adizero Takumi Sen 11 and Hyperion Elite 5 are both race shoes built for road running. The Adizero Takumi Sen 11 retails for $180 while the Hyperion Elite 5 comes in at $275 — a $95 difference. The Adizero Takumi Sen 11 is the lighter shoe at 6.5 oz versus 7.1 oz for the Hyperion Elite 5. In our ratings, the Adizero Takumi Sen 11 edges out the Hyperion Elite 5 — 9.2/10 versus 9.1/10.
| Rating | 9.2 / 10✓ | 9.1 / 10 | |
| Price | $180✓ | $275 | |
| Weight | 6.5 oz✓ | 7.1 oz | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Race Shoe | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Low | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 7 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 32 mm | 40 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Warm | Breathable✓ | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Good✓ | Bad |
