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Adizero Takumi Sen 11vsLaunch 12
The Adizero Takumi Sen 11 is a race shoe while the Launch 12 is a daily trainer shoe. The Adizero Takumi Sen 11 retails for $180 while the Launch 12 comes in at $120 — a $60 difference. The Adizero Takumi Sen 11 is the lighter shoe at 6.5 oz versus 8.9 oz for the Launch 12. In our ratings, the Adizero Takumi Sen 11 edges out the Launch 12 — 9.2/10 versus 8.2/10.
| Rating | 9.2 / 10✓ | 8.2 / 10 | |
| Price | $180 | $120✓ | |
| Weight | 6.5 oz✓ | 8.9 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 | 35 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Medium | |
| Breathability | Warm | Breathable✓ | |
| Traction | High✓ | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | Medium | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
