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adidas Adizero Adios 9
adidas Adizero Takumi Sen 11
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Weight
173.1 g (6.10 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.6 mm
Plate
Plastic Shank
Weight
181.6 g (6.40 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
6.8 mm
Plate
Carbon Fiber Rods
Our Verdict
adidas Adizero Adios 9
adidas Adizero Takumi Sen 11
The adidas Adizero Adios 9 and the adidas Adizero Takumi Sen 11 are both lightweight speed options, but they serve slightly different purposes. The Adios 9 is the lighter of the two, with a very low stack that emphasizes ground feel and quick turnover. It uses a partial plastic shank to add a touch of stiffness, while keeping the ride stripped-down and minimal. The Takumi Sen 11, on the other hand, has a bit more stack and cushioning underfoot, making it more protective for slightly longer efforts. It replaces the shank with carbon fiber rods, which provide a stiffer feel but also make the shoe a bit less connected to the ground.
Variants
- Adizero Adios 9 (Cloud White/ ore Black/Silver Metallic - (Men - US 9))
- Adizero Adios 9 (Cloud White/ ore Black/Silver Metallic - (Women - US 7))
- Adizero Adios 9 (Lucid Lemon/Core Black/Halo Silver - (Men - US 9))
- Adizero Adios 9 (Lucid Lemon/Core Black/Halo Silver - (Women - US 7))
- Adizero Takumi Sen 11 (Cloud White/Core Black/Lucid Red - (Men - US 9))
- Adizero Takumi Sen 11 (Cloud White/Core Black/Lucid Red - (Women - US 7))
- Adizero Takumi Sen 11 (Flash Aqua/Zero Metalic/Mint Ton - (Men - US 9))
- Adizero Takumi Sen 11 (Flash Aqua/Zero Metalic/Mint Ton - (Women - US 7))
- Adizero Takumi Sen 11 (Grey Five/Core Black/Silver Metallic - (Men - US 9))
- Adizero Takumi Sen 11 (Grey Five/Core Black/Silver Metallic - (Women - US 7))
Main Differences for
Marathon Racing
Marathon Racing
Threshold
Marathon Racing
6.1
6.7
Plate
Plastic Shank
Carbon Fiber Rods
Heel Stack Height
27.1 mm
32.1 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
19.5 mm
25.3 mm
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
8.9
8.7
Right Shoe Weight Photo
Left Shoe Weight Photo
Weight
173.1 g (6.10 oz)
181.6 g (6.40 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
Heel Stack Height
27.1 mm
32.1 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
19.5 mm
25.3 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.6 mm
6.8 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.0 mm
7.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
Outsole Heel Width
71 mm (2.8")
73 mm (2.9")
Outsole Arch Width
68 mm (2.7")
61 mm (2.4")
Outsole Forefoot Width
108 mm (4.3")
112 mm (4.4")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.69
2.27
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
5.43
4.43
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
Internal Length
274 mm (10.8")
275 mm (10.8")
Internal Heel Width
59 mm (2.3")
60 mm (2.4")
Internal Forefoot Width
88 mm (3.5")
90 mm (3.5")
Wide Sizing Available
No
No
Other Features
Other Features Photo
Tongue Gusset Type
Semi-gusseted
Non-gusseted
Plate
Plastic Shank
Carbon Fiber Rods
Performance
Heel Energy Return
7.9
8.5
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Heel Energy Return
80.1%
84.2%
Forefoot Energy Return
8.2
8.5
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Forefoot Energy Return
81.7%
83.9%
Heel Cushioning
4.7
6.0
Heel Cushioning Picture
Heel Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 550N
2.94 J
3.63 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
6.40 J
7.56 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
9.70 J
11.38 J
Forefoot Cushioning
4.4
5.7
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
Forefoot Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 800N
3.05 J
3.86 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
4.78 J
6.15 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
6.60 J
8.30 J
Heel Firmness
8.4
7.8
Heel Firmness
Firmness At 550N
73.5 N/mm
65.2 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
209.7 N/mm
183.8 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
513.5 N/mm
448.8 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
9.7
9.3
Forefoot Firmness
Firmness At 800N
194.5 N/mm
146.2 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
443.1 N/mm
348.6 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
873.5 N/mm
808.0 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
3.4
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 10km
3.86 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
3.78 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
3.72 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
3.68 J
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