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Adizero Takumi Sen 11vsArahi 8
The Adizero Takumi Sen 11 is a race shoe while the Arahi 8 is a daily trainer shoe. The Adizero Takumi Sen 11 retails for $180 while the Arahi 8 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 Arahi 8. In our ratings, the Adizero Takumi Sen 11 edges out the Arahi 8 — 9.2/10 versus 9.0/10.
| Rating | 9.2 / 10✓ | 9.0 / 10 | |
| Price | $180 | $150✓ | |
| Weight | 6.5 oz✓ | 9.0 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 | 39 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Stability | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Warm | Warm | |
| Traction | High✓ | Low | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Good | Very Good✓ |
