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Adizero Takumi Sen 11vsNucleo 2
The Adizero Takumi Sen 11 is a race shoe while the Nucleo 2 is a daily trainer shoe. The Adizero Takumi Sen 11 retails for $180 while the Nucleo 2 comes in at $165 — a $15 difference. The Adizero Takumi Sen 11 is the lighter shoe at 6.5 oz versus 9.7 oz for the Nucleo 2. In our ratings, the Adizero Takumi Sen 11 edges out the Nucleo 2 — 9.2/10 versus 9.0/10.
| Rating | 9.2 / 10✓ | 9.0 / 10 | |
| Price | $180 | $165✓ | |
| Weight | 6.5 oz✓ | 9.7 oz | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Low | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 7 mm | 5 mm | |
| Stack | 32 mm | 40 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Warm | Medium✓ | |
| Traction | High✓ | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | Medium | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
