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Adizero Takumi Sen 11vsCielo X1 3.0
The Adizero Takumi Sen 11 and Cielo X1 3.0 are both race shoes built for road running. The Adizero Takumi Sen 11 retails for $180 while the Cielo X1 3.0 comes in at $275 — a $95 difference. The Adizero Takumi Sen 11 is the lighter shoe at 6.5 oz versus 6.8 oz for the Cielo X1 3.0. In our ratings, the Adizero Takumi Sen 11 edges out the Cielo X1 3.0 — 9.2/10 versus 8.6/10.
| Rating | 9.2 / 10✓ | 8.6 / 10 | |
| Price | $180✓ | $275 | |
| Weight | 6.5 oz✓ | 6.8 oz | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Race Shoe | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Low | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 7 mm | 7 mm | |
| Stack | 32 mm | 38 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Warm | Medium✓ | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Good✓ | Bad |
