Head-to-Head
Adizero Takumi Sen 11vsSC Elite v5
The Adizero Takumi Sen 11 and SC Elite v5 are both race shoes built for road running. The Adizero Takumi Sen 11 retails for $180 while the SC Elite v5 comes in at $265 — a $85 difference. The Adizero Takumi Sen 11 is the lighter shoe at 6.5 oz versus 7.3 oz for the SC Elite v5. In our ratings, the Adizero Takumi Sen 11 edges out the SC Elite v5 — 9.2/10 versus 8.9/10.
| Rating | 9.2 / 10✓ | 8.9 / 10 | |
| Price | $180✓ | $265 | |
| Weight | 6.5 oz✓ | 7.3 oz | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Race Shoe | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Low | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 7 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 32 mm | 40 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Warm | Medium✓ | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Good✓ | Bad |
