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Adizero Takumi Sen 11vsWave Sky 9
The Adizero Takumi Sen 11 is a race shoe while the Wave Sky 9 is a recovery / easy run shoe. Both are priced at $180. The Adizero Takumi Sen 11 is the lighter shoe at 6.5 oz versus 10.0 oz for the Wave Sky 9. In our ratings, the Adizero Takumi Sen 11 edges out the Wave Sky 9 — 9.2/10 versus 9.0/10.
| Rating | 9.2 / 10✓ | 9.0 / 10 | |
| Price | $180✓ | $180✓ | |
| Weight | 6.5 oz✓ | 10.0 oz | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Recovery / Easy Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Low | High | |
| Softness | Soft | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 7 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 32 mm | 44 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Warm | Medium✓ | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
