Side by side comparison: Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 vs Adidas Adizero Takumi Sen 11

Product Judgment

9.5

Elite

released 2024

Price Judgment

~$200$402$368$301$268

Strong Buy

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 9Energy Return: 10Stability: 6Durability: 6Fun to Ride: 10

Run Fitness

Daily: 4Long: 10Tempo: 8Race: 10Recovery: 5

Pros & Cons

Exceptional energy return
Plush, comfortable ride
Lightweight for category
Reduced heel stability
Limited durability
Narrow fit, low breathability

Specs

Best for2:30–4:45 min/km
Drop8 mm
Stack39 mm heel / 33 mm forefoot
Weight200 g
Terrainroad
Widthnarrow
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
PlateCarbon

Judgment Summary

Top-tier marathon racing shoe with plush ride, elite energy return, and some stability trade-offs.

Where to Buy

Product Judgment

8.2

Strong

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$145$248$227$186$165

Strong Buy

Limited Availability

Performance

Comfort: 8Energy Return: 8Stability: 6Durability: 8Fun to Ride: 9

Run Fitness

Daily: 5Long: 6Tempo: 9Race: 8Recovery: 4

Pros & Cons

Bouncy, energetic ride
Excellent grip and durability
Improved upper comfort
Reduced stability at speed
Poor breathability
Heel slippage risk

Specs

Best for2:50–4:15 min/km
Drop7 mm
Stack32 mm heel / 25 mm forefoot
Weight184 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonsummer
PlateComposite

Judgment Summary

A lively, bouncy racing flat best for fast 5k–10k efforts; strong but less stable than rivals.