I Ran a 10k PR in the Adidas Takumi Sen 10
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The Adidas Adizero Takumi Sen 10 is a racing shoe designed for the 5k and 10k distance. Compared to marathon racing shoes, this category of short distance road racers typically feature less foam, lighter weights and a more streamlined, aggressive ride character. In this video, I give an overview of the Takumi Sen 10, compare it to other Adidas Adizero shoes and let you know my thoughts on the ride performance after running a 10k time trial.
0:00 - Intro
1:06 - Takumi Sen 10 Overview
6:38 - Weigh In
11:22 - Warm Up in Boston 12
17:58 - Lacing up the Takumi Sen 10
22:05 - What is a Time Trial?
26:00 - Takumi Sen 10 Upper Issues
27:25 - 10k Time Trial
28:25- Post-Run Thoughts
32:24 - Cool Down in Adios Pro 3
34:29 - Takumi Sen 10 Run Performance
41:24 - Which Adizero Shoe to Buy
44:20 - Should You Buy the Takumi Sen 10?
47:27 - One More Thing: Adizero Uppers
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@brandonvincent8277 16 күн бұрын
bro I have to give you props for putting in the work. family man working a 9-5 and still pumping out quality content on the regular.
@supwell 16 күн бұрын
thanks man i appreciate it 💪🏽
@dextersuarez9948 16 күн бұрын
Cheers man! Just ran a PB in the 5k in my new Boston 12’s that you sold me on 🤙🏽 19:18 at 190 lbs 😂 aiming to break 18 soon!
@joshuawestlund 16 күн бұрын
Seriously Dexter, I just laced up my new Bostons; our man here deserves a commission
@supwell 16 күн бұрын
amazing dude congrats!!! such an awesome shoe - will be great for that sub 18 build 💪🏽
@dextersuarez9948 15 күн бұрын
@@supwell Thanks brother! As always I appreciate your commentary. Strongly considering the Skyward X after your 100 mile review on it.
@sebastianguerra343 8 күн бұрын
Holy shit @190 it’s actually really impressive
@MidLifeRunner 16 күн бұрын
Came here for the PB, stuck around for the alien accent and the subtle pop on “Escalante” - here for it
@Klian159 16 күн бұрын
"Max Cushioned GANG" count me in sir🤣
@supwell 16 күн бұрын
MCG! 🥞😤
@smagic614 16 күн бұрын
Just saying Hi! to Yowana's mum, wish you a great day, Mrs.
@pamelawamala6751 16 күн бұрын
Hello! 🙂 Have a super day.
@ianbrown9614 16 күн бұрын
Shoutout to Pamela!
@BertoBatista 16 күн бұрын
Alien “that’s a massive stack”😂😂😂
@fecardona 16 күн бұрын
😂😂😂😂
@markuscg1 15 күн бұрын
I bought the Nike Streakfly in sale and it isn't the shoe for me. Lightweight, but very unstable with only Zoom X and no plate. Sure the stack height is low, but still unstable even though I'm a short distance type of person. I also bought the Vomero 17 on sale (mainly for my shifts in the ER and not running) and preferred the Vomero on the one run I did in it before use it for work.
@pamelawamala6751 16 күн бұрын
Yup. Yowana is 💯 right. I am watching, reading and appreciating this supportive community. Thanks for adding your kindness to help create a great space out here on the interweb. 💕
@JRuns 16 күн бұрын
The super high stack marathon shoes are great for hours of cruising on wide open marathon courses. But for stuff like parkruns and tempos around the neighborhood, all that stack makes sharp turns, hopping curbs, and dodging cars really awkward. I picked up the Takumis for $110 (less than my daily trainers) and they're the perfect tool for some jobs. More fun to run short distances in and cheaper/mile than the Adios Pros... makes them pretty easy to justify in my rotation.
@supwell 16 күн бұрын
That's a great point - might be a good shoe for a city runner who needs to navigate a lot of those turns and obstacles. Out in the burbs I have nice wide lanes to run through. Also got my Takumi Sen 8 for $100 and it's one of the best buys I've had - and they had that sale going for a while. Hopefully they'll cut the price on the 10 soon
@tomverdich184 16 күн бұрын
I find the Vaporfly 2 a great 5/10k racer. Thanks for the video!
@supwell 16 күн бұрын
Love that shoe! You're making me think I may have to bring it out soon 🤔
@Randmness 16 күн бұрын
"That's a massive stack." - alien voice 😂😂
@fecardona 16 күн бұрын
😂😂😂
@Notnotcam 16 күн бұрын
A shoe you are absolutely going to want to get is the Mizuno Neo Vista. Got it early through a homie and it’s a contender for shoe of the year. Beats the skyward for me!! Excited to see this on the channel soon
@supwell 16 күн бұрын
i'm hype for that one! glad to hear you're liking it
@dpeddler123 16 күн бұрын
I'm in the UK where Parkrun is a big thing, a weekly timed 5k often around a park. My peer group and I treat it as a race and it's usally on a twisty turny course, the Takumi Sen is perfect for this, and gets alot of use being picked for a weekly 5k race. Lightweight, snappy and great for tight corners 👍
@kylestephens9593 16 күн бұрын
my strategy for tight corners is to take them as wide as possible. i can do 180 turns without much slowing down even with chunkier shoe. granted, i'm not competitively fast so i guess it will be harder for fast runners
@supwell 16 күн бұрын
I hadn't thought about using them on off-road terrain but that would make them a better buy for sure. Have you tried any of the other 5k racers for that?
@dpeddler123 16 күн бұрын
@@supwell Yes, the first Puma Fast-r (v.1) same reason as not the full 40mm stack, so easier to corner and handle canal towpath etc, so you're not feeling like you're up on rails. Puma a bit heavier but slightly more pop, it equals them out really. Both nimble and disappear on foot without all that stack and bulk!
@mattbeier 16 күн бұрын
I love my Takumi Sen 8s, same colorway as yours. I have 292 miles on mine. I have been coming back from a minor knee injury and have been going back to this shoe once or twice a week. It’s a shoe that gets me back in my normal stride. Congrats on the 10K PR! My next 10K race is next Thursday night where I’m looking to go sub 42 (current PR 42:41 set in Feb ‘24).
@supwell 16 күн бұрын
Love the 8 as well! The 10 just isn't hitting for me the same
@Flash77623 13 күн бұрын
I used the sen 10’s for my local park run in the uk for the first time today and they felt great, it’s mostly on uneven twisty tarmac paths, with a few long straight’s and a lot of people to weave in and out of, have used endorphin pro 3’s and puma deviate Niro elite 2, which also did a good job (puma best in the winter) The sens felt better for the twisty bits, reminded me of my old saucony fast twitch 9 🙂🏃♂️
@TolunayOrkun 13 күн бұрын
I have my 5K PR in TS8. I had bought 3 pairs at 60% discount and just retired a pair and rotated my racing pair to speed interval workouts and 3rd pair to racing. At the price I got, the shoe justifies itself. At $180 it is hard to make a case as a dedicated 5k/10k racing shoe when VF3 and Metaspeed Sky/Edge Paris is so light but there is more likelihood that TS will be found at good discount levels.
@charlesthorn6506 16 күн бұрын
He actually did it!! can't wait to watch this
@supwell 16 күн бұрын
my guy!!! package is on the way btw
@junglisttt 16 күн бұрын
Very nice running man! Like the 3 shoe/foam comparison too. Btw what is that witchcraft know you do on your shoes that make the laces disappear and all tidy?
@supwell 16 күн бұрын
Hahaha that's the Supwell certified knot! Check the last KZfaq short video I posted
@pseudoty 16 күн бұрын
I had internal ankle laceration and had to go a 1/2 size up in the TS10 and I am TTS US M9 in the B12 and the Pro3. I set a PB in a 10K race this weekend by almost 90 seconds using the Asics Metaspeed Edge +
@supwell 16 күн бұрын
Congrats on the PR! I'm looking forward to getting some more miles in the edge soon
@oliverdking 15 күн бұрын
Strange, for me, the Takumi Sen fits like a dream and I have absolutely no pain. I have the boston 12 too and it feels awful, my heel slips, the eyelits dig in to my foot, the top of the laces dig into my foot. I guess a lot of the time it's just if they work for you, rather than them being inherently bad or uncomfy.
@harry1583 5 күн бұрын
I got the bostone 12 and 1 thing I like about the upper is that its super easy to clean and maintain clean. You can easily wipe dirt off. I’d assume the tukmi 10 is the same.
@younesbouderbal4 16 күн бұрын
Bro please make comparison on cloudMonster 2 hyper Vs Asics superblast 🔥🔥🔥
@ianwarner1429 16 күн бұрын
Here we go. I’m trying to BQ in the 60-64 bracket this year. You have me convinced that I should get the durable fun Cielo X1 to crack 3:30 in comfort. What say you?
@supwell 16 күн бұрын
that's a great choice for the BQ! if you're looking for fun that's definitely the way to go. my other top pick would be saucony endorphin pro 4 - soft, bouncy, durable and really enjoyable to run in but the cielo X-1 definitely has more of that fun factor
@raybadudu787 14 күн бұрын
Bro the alien voice about made me laugh out loud at work 😂😂
@haikopohl4190 16 күн бұрын
Just wonder how I was able to run both my 10k PR and my M PR in a Boston 7 (36 min and a 2:49). Anyway, excellent video.Bravo
@supwell 16 күн бұрын
That's impressive! It's wild how much the race day tech has changed in a few generations
@DillonJan 12 күн бұрын
Great! Can you do a comparison video between the sen 10 and the metaspeed paris? Which shoes is quicker.
@supwell 11 күн бұрын
I'd suggest Metaspeed Paris if budget isn't a concern. It's lighter with more cushion
@doctormosfet 16 күн бұрын
I have the TS8, which is not all that different from the TS10. I agree with you that it is not very comfortable. It's okay for the 2.5 mi loop that I run, and even for that I would say it's hit or miss. Some days it feels good, other days it feels pretty flat. The VF3 is lighter and better cushioned, so putting price aside, for me it's a no-brainer for the VF3. Lightstrike Pro gets better as it gets thicker, though. The Adios Pro 3, although firm, is pretty good and what I use most often, but really you have to go up to the Prime X Strung (1st gen) to have a Lightstrike Pro shoe that is genuinely fun and not punishing to run in. Completely different category of running shoe compared to the Takumi Sen, but really, nothing else in my collection really holds a candle to the PXS1. It's worth every penny.
@gabr131s9 16 күн бұрын
Nice vid man! I personally own the Adios Pro 3 and love them for short and fast workouts, love the bounce and response they give. How would you compare to Takumi Sen 10 for 5km/10km? Are they too overly stacked or do you reckon you could get equal performance or even a faster time possibly for the shorter distance run?
@noquarter1983 16 күн бұрын
I ran two 5k races within a few weeks of each other, one of them in the takumi sen (21:10) then the other a few weeks later in the adios pro 3 (20:30). Both of them were equally effective on that distance and the times do not reflect the shoes' ability, but the TLDR of this would be the adios pro 3 was more bouncy and definitely more cushioned, leaving my legs feeling better, and I did not feel the difference in weight of the takumi made it more advantageous at the 5k distance over the AP3. Got another 5k coming in a few weeks, and it's gonna be AP3 for a sub 20!
@gabr131s9 16 күн бұрын
@@noquarter1983 thanks for your opinions man, awesome!!! 🙌🏼🙌🏼
@noquarter1983 16 күн бұрын
@@gabr131s9 No prob bro, best of luck!
@dextersuarez9948 16 күн бұрын
BANG 🧨
@Genoflesh 16 күн бұрын
snapped me out of that greyish atmosphere lol XD
@grantreese1097 16 күн бұрын
anyone in Texas (maybe other states) the Boston 12 was/is on sale at many adidas outlets for a full 50% off
@jamesthornton2198 13 күн бұрын
So, would you recommend these for a 5k and 10k over the vaporfly 3?😊
@tgibridays 16 күн бұрын
I actually threw on my old escalante's that have almost 600 mi on them the other day and I found them to be super comfortable even more so than my relatively new Adidas SLs. Maybe that just has to do with needing to break in the SLs a little bit more but they're pretty comfortable shoes. For the longest time they were my only running shoes and I set my half marathon PR in them. But I agree, I don't see the value proposition for the Takumi Sen's. They seem too heavy and finicky to make sense for short and fast racing.
@snowwalker9999 16 күн бұрын
I bought Sen 9 because they were on sale. I always wanted to try them and I have decided they are just my fun day shoes that I will wear only on tracks. However I would wear my more comfortable running shoes like the Triumph or the SL to get there.
@abelimages 16 күн бұрын
Forget the Mic 🎤 drop. Glasses drop is the new big thang BRO 😂😂😂
@wadeknaly 16 күн бұрын
I want to get the Boston 12s but never came across a size 14/15. Big and tall runner myself 6’5 245!
@supwell 16 күн бұрын
I would highly recommend the Skyward X! They go up to size 15 and will be back in stock in 14 and 15 on June 16
@kuriosites 16 күн бұрын
I used to do a lot of time trials when I was cycling. I saw a lot of guys that spent and extra couple $1,000 on their bikes then added some $1,000 rims to try to shave a few seconds and move up the Strava rankings, while I was riding my aluminum bike. To me, that's like buying a different shoe for every type of run. I am trying to find shoes that work for me for 95% of what I do and, hopefully, have the ability to pick up the pace a little if I feel like doing that. I'd like to set a PR but I'm just not going to break the bank to do it. Therefore, I agree that the Boston 12 sounds like a great option for a 10K even if I could shave off 3-5 seconds per mile with the Takumi Sen. For me, the Deviate Nitro 2 has been that shoe, which has a lot of similar qualities. I have to admit, I do have my eye on the Neo Vista though.
@supwell 16 күн бұрын
Totally agree. I think most ppl will be much happier with either of the shoes you mentioned or something like the rebel v4 or Hoka Mach 6. And I can't wait to try that new mizuno too!
@yudhard 13 күн бұрын
I’ve got the og prime x strung size 43 1/3 which true to size and perfect fit for me, then i bought the boston 12 with the same size and fits lil bit roomier and longer for me, then i bought takumi sen 10 and need to half size up to 44. Would you recommend me which size i should follow for the adios pro 3? 😂
@supwell 11 күн бұрын
Pro 3 feels like it fits the same as the Takumi Sen 10 to me. I have all three shoes in the same size though and don't have any issues with the Boston 12 roominess
@Ste2023 16 күн бұрын
Wow 😮
@brokenfreddy1262 16 күн бұрын
I stopped using Adidas shoes cos the upper is a nuisance and the cushioning takes way too long to soften up..when it softens up I can feel the rods thru the foam..also have broken the rods in both the pro2 and pro3..I'm not a super fan of the Saucony pro4 but it does work well for those short races and the upper is lite years ahead of the Adidas adios line..good video to get me up for a 4hr long run today..😊
@supwell 16 күн бұрын
4 hour long run let's gooo!!!!!
@crzyscorp 16 күн бұрын
You can’t not reach for the adidas when it’s wet out - that said I’m surprised how well the Hoka Mach 6 did in the wet today
@supwell 16 күн бұрын
Yeah I was impressed by that shoe in the wet as well - Hoka did a nice job with the rubber on this current generation of shoes
@liamhockey9189 16 күн бұрын
Would you prefer these or Endorphin Pro 4 for a 5km or 10km?
@kylestephens9593 16 күн бұрын
pro 3 is better for 10K, pro 4 is more of a marathon racer. if your foot can get in the takumi sen, which is pretty narrow shoe why not.
@supwell 16 күн бұрын
I like how versatile the endorphin pro 4 is. If I weren't testing shoes I probably buy the Takumi Sen 8 and would use a shoe like the endorphin pro 4 for all my races. Or if I were to get a second racer for short distances would go with one of the Asics shoes or hoka rocket x2
@liamhockey9189 16 күн бұрын
Thanks. Im actually waiting to buy the metaspeed sky paris but no stock in UK. i own the pro 4 love it for marathon pace stuff was just curious how u found it for shorter faster distances @supwell
@leonchristensen1765 16 күн бұрын
I'm still waiting and hoping my TS10 after more miles is going to give me something back. Super light and nimble but don't expect it to give you a free ride. They're not responsive at all. Only using for intervals at the moment. I get more back from my saucony speeds with 400 miles on them even.
@supwell 16 күн бұрын
yeah agreed man - you've really gotta put some power into them to get something back. i felt the lightstrike pro in the takumi sen 8 was bouncier without having to put so much force into it. maybe it'll break in but it's hard to get a lot of miles on the shoe since it's not the most comfotable
@rudolphleroux47 16 күн бұрын
The lighter shoes may be the standard but they do not have the longevity of the heavier ones. For most people who need to budget around one or two pairs of shoes, you would sacrifice 50g of weight in order for your shoes to last an extra 6 months.
@Vbev84 16 күн бұрын
I keep seeing “try the streakfly.” With this review, you will not like it. Envision the very light invincible 3 with more ground feel 😬. I love it for a treadmill run or track repeats ( no more than 6 miles)
@derekkelmanson2658 16 күн бұрын
Unrelated, what shorts are those?
@supwell 16 күн бұрын
janji 5 inchers! they're called the AFO middle shorts - i have them in a bunch of colors and patterns. great shorts for the summer. bit pricy but i managed to get mine on sale at REI janji.com/products/ms-5-afo-middle-short
@josemaioral 16 күн бұрын
For me, the Takumi Sen 8, 9 or 10 are my best shoes for competing in half marathons. Don't be limited by the information that they are specific to 5k and 10k. And I'm not a light runner.
@supwell 16 күн бұрын
I mentioned this toward the end of the video but I ran a half marathon in the Takumi Sen 8 and it was a horrible experience 😂 I personally prefer more cushion especially since you can now find higher stacked shoes at a lighter weight (Asics Metaspeed sky/edge Paris and Nike Vaporfly)
@josemaioral 16 күн бұрын
@@supwell I understand you, because being younger (a few generations) than me, you always ran in shoes with a lot of cushioning. I'm a veteran runner and I can guarantee you with absolute certainty that well over half of the 29 marathons (42km) I've completed were run in shoes with a much smaller midsole and with material far inferior to the LightStrike Pro. And I just don't use a Takumi Sen, in a marathon, because I have the ADIOS Pro and I would opt for it, just because it is wider and more stable (important in the final phase when the footing is no longer firm). But I realize that the new generations have a different idea of the level of hardness/softness. A firmer midsole like Adidas allows for high performance even without a full carbon plate, as firmness generates performance by itself. Take the case of Nike, the ZoomX is too soft, and although they have a super light sneaker like the Vapor Fly Next, their Elite athletes opt for the Alpha Fly which is heavier, but gets more return due to the firmness of the air sphere/ gas in the front part of the shoe. The market is increasingly asking for softer sneakers, undoubtedly more comfortable, but with less performance. For me, the LightStrike Pro is right on point and is the best midsole on the market.
@supwell 16 күн бұрын
@@josemaioralyeah exactly man! It's all about our reference points. Although I did enjoy the low profile Nike free runs for short jogs to the gym in the 2010s. But we are in agreement that Lightstrike pro is one of the best foams out there! I love the density. ZoomX just doesn't do it for me
@laneharrison3162 16 күн бұрын
Champs sports has the black boston 12 for $70
@mattbeier 16 күн бұрын
Just checked this out. The one listed for $70 is the Duramo SL.
@laneharrison3162 15 күн бұрын
Just checked again, footlocker also has the black boston 12 for 70 bucks
@mattbeier 15 күн бұрын
@@laneharrison3162 Footlocker’s black Boston 12s for $70 are also the Duramo SL. If you zoom in on the heel lock, it says Duramo SL and LightMotion on the midsole.
@KingPickler 16 күн бұрын
Takumi sen vs atreyu race model
@supwell 16 күн бұрын
great idea
@justoutlaw6423 15 күн бұрын
Supwell ©
@Wings_nut 16 күн бұрын
I remember when I was a young MBA grad many decades ago -- overusing marketing terms like "value proposition." Daily count = 4
@fergusdenoon1255 16 күн бұрын
Asics: check the weight on that skinny boy... Nike: yep, looks light, but not light enough.. Saucony: agreed guys.. Adidas: everyone knows the rules; Evo 1 baby. Asics: :( Nike: :( Saucony: :(
@eisenhauerca 16 күн бұрын
I can’t believe I became a sneaker-head at 37. I justify it to the wife by telling her I actually put hundreds of miles on them.
@thomascunningham8234 16 күн бұрын
Sorry about your weak feet and ankles. As you improve your foot and ankle strength, your times will improve.
@supwell 16 күн бұрын
Lol serious question man - why do you watch this channel? Your only comments are insults to me when I don't praise lower stack shoes
@fecardona 16 күн бұрын
@@supwelldon’t sweat it Yowana. Some people only spew hate, criticism, negativity…because that’s what they’ve received in life (like an aggressive stray dog). Deep deep inside, they might be good. Anyway, thanks for your deep dive content as always and congrats on the grad!!
@thomascunningham8234 15 күн бұрын
That's not true. I own many different stack heights of shoes and enjoy most of your reviews. I praised some barefoot lower stack shoes. You're the butthurt sensitive person that takes cheap shots at people who enjoy a broader spectrum of trainers. Calling out the "barefoot mafia" for no other reason than you're defensiveness and ego. Definitely unfollowing now. You're a closed minded ego driven person. Can't take any criticism without a butthurt retort