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Adizero Takumi Sen 11vsVaporfly 4
The Adizero Takumi Sen 11 and Vaporfly 4 are both race shoes built for road running. The Adizero Takumi Sen 11 retails for $180 while the Vaporfly 4 comes in at $260 — a $80 difference. The Vaporfly 4 is the lighter shoe at 5.9 oz versus 6.5 oz for the Adizero Takumi Sen 11. In our ratings, the Adizero Takumi Sen 11 edges out the Vaporfly 4 — 9.2/10 versus 8.9/10.
| Rating | 9.2 / 10✓ | 8.9 / 10 | |
| Price | $180✓ | $260 | |
| Weight | 6.5 oz | 5.9 oz✓ | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Race Shoe | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Low | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 7 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 32 mm | 35 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Warm | Medium✓ | |
| Traction | High✓ | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | Medium | |
| Durability | Good✓ | Bad |
