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Adizero Takumi Sen 11vsWave Rider 29
The Adizero Takumi Sen 11 is a race shoe while the Wave Rider 29 is a daily trainer shoe. The Adizero Takumi Sen 11 retails for $180 while the Wave Rider 29 comes in at $150 — a $30 difference. The Adizero Takumi Sen 11 is the lighter shoe at 6.5 oz versus 9.3 oz for the Wave Rider 29. In our ratings, the Adizero Takumi Sen 11 edges out the Wave Rider 29 — 9.2/10 versus 9.0/10.
| Rating | 9.2 / 10✓ | 9.0 / 10 | |
| Price | $180 | $150✓ | |
| Weight | 6.5 oz✓ | 9.3 oz | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Low | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | High | |
| Drop (mm) | 7 mm | 10 mm | |
| Stack | 32 mm | 39 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Wide | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Warm | Medium✓ | |
| Traction | High✓ | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Good✓ | Decent |
