I picked it up a few weeks ago at a good discount and really happy with it. Smashed my parkrun Pb on the weekend, previously held by speed 2. Definitely agree with the fit.. Most narrow shoe I have but is ok for me. Length I went down to 11US which is perfect. For comparison I went 11.5US in alphafly 2, Nb and Speed 2.
Got a Vaporfly, a Saucony Speed and a Puma Deviate Nitro but still Takumi is my go to shoe in every speed session I do. Fast, nimble and comfortable at recovery between sets! A real winner from Adidas! I managed to get it for 119 euro... great value!
I used the Takumi sen 8 on a half marathon which was uphill (a total of 900meters elevation gain) mostly on gravel roads. I picked them over the other super shoes because the outsole grip seemed better suited for gravel roads. They were fantastic for that purpose, both uphill and gravel. For faster races on flat paved, courses without too many twists and turns, I would pick the Adios Pro 2 (or similar carbon shoe) over the Takumi 8.
Paid £117 for mine, 140 miles in and love it, genuinely think they just get better every run. Already tempted to pick up another pair as I really do find these amazing.
The Takumi was on sale for $75. I couldn't say no at that price. So far I only used it for one track workout. It felt great. I'm excited to use it for my first road mile race in September.
Just looking at your Power of 10. What did you use in your 15:30 5K back in April ? I like this one but never found it "faster" than say the Vaporfly or even Adios Pro 2 but I am not knocking your times any more :) That all said could only get this in a UK 12.5 and now adidas have started to do my "TTS" UK 13.5 I will certainly look forward to the next version as that extra wiggle room could tip the balance and been enjoying the Adios 7 in my correct size which has a similar form factor.
That was the Vaporfly 2 for the 15:30. Perfect course at Battersea Park, def better to use a full carbon job there imo, though Takumi would still be quick there. Be interesting how it feels in your TTS, difference in weight between shoes must be magnified once you get to 13.5!
Hi, thanks for review. I’m toying with getting a pair of these but am a casual runner. Normally run 5-10ks and the occasional half marathon. Would these suit my needs or would Boston 10 be better? Also, how many miles would I get out of them before needed to change? Thanks in advance for any replies
I'm no expert but have the Boston 10 and Takumi Sen 8. The Boston 10 is a firm shoe and takes a good 50/60 miles to break the foam down. Once it's broken in, it's really enjoyable for quicker efforts and more suitable for longer/slower runs. The Takumi Sen was a luxury for me, I got it for £90 and just use it when I want to run fast.
Hi Nick, Currently my speedwork / track workout shoe is the Brooks Hyperion Tempo which I specifically love because it's lightweight and low-stack without being overly squishy or firm. How would you compare it to the Takumi Sen 8's for the same purpose? Wondering if I should renew the Brooks or pick one of these instead for future training.
Hi Pierre, the Takumi are a little higher and squishier than the Brooks, so not sure you would love the Adidas. The New Balance SuperComp Pacer might be a better fit, or sticking with the Brooks is probably the best idea!
Hi mate, I have both shoes. Hyperion tempo is firmer and more comfortable fit and more versatile. Actually a great shoe for the rotation if you have a lot of high stack squishy shoes. Also find it a great gym/treadmill shoe. Takumi Sen 8 is faster and bouncier. Definitely a better race shoe. US sizing go 1/2 down from the Brooks.
@@Bodhished Thanks so much for the detailed comparison! Yeah I basically use it in rotation with squishier easy day or long run shoes :) Still curious to try the Takumi Sen 8's though
@@pierre4405 definitely worth it for shorter races and Speed work imo, as long as you have normal to narrow feet. I also relaced from over to under - under over which made getting them on and laced easier.
Hi. Just got a set of these but one rolls my foot onwards terribly when I run. The rod at the front isn’t in the same place on the shoe as the other one. Not sure it needs breaking in or it’s faulty maybe? Thanks
Bought this for just $90. Had a knee pcl ligament tear 4 months back starting to jog & daily walking, needed lightest shoe possible do you think this will be great for that or speed is required at all times. do the plastic rods hinder day to day walking comfort or foam makes up for it?
I like the takumi . I wish the adios pro 2 had the stability or close to the stability of the takumi. Geometry of the Pro 2 just did not work for me (too much lateral collapse)
I ordered a pair on sale today. After ordering I read that the insole is glued in. Is there any chance of getting the insoles out with a blow-dryer without screwing up the midsole or the upper?
Im between the takumi zen 8 and the endorphine pro 2 for longer and quality training at marathon paces but also for track speed trains. Wich one do you recommend me? Prices: Takumi $100 USD Endorphine $150 USD
Good to hear as I'm also an Endorphin Pro man, but these are on a brilliant deal just now (£76.50 plus 5 quid postage - result!) so gonna purchase today. Thanks!
They’re pretty good for protecting the legs I’d say. Much better than flats or spikes at least, and not far off what you get from full 40mm carbon shoes
Toughie! Probably the Takumi would be faster in general, though on a flat straight course I get so much from the Speed myself. Either great, Takumi edges it for me.
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I used them for a 2x3000 tempo at 3.20 and when i come back to home, i ordered another pair...best shoe for training and fast tempos.
I picked it up a few weeks ago at a good discount and really happy with it. Smashed my parkrun Pb on the weekend, previously held by speed 2.
Definitely agree with the fit.. Most narrow shoe I have but is ok for me. Length I went down to 11US which is perfect. For comparison I went 11.5US in alphafly 2, Nb and Speed 2.
Got a Vaporfly, a Saucony Speed and a Puma Deviate Nitro but still Takumi is my go to shoe in every speed session I do. Fast, nimble and comfortable at recovery between sets! A real winner from Adidas! I managed to get it for 119 euro... great value!
Love the Takumi sen, light, good bounce and fast. Currently in my go to tempo pace workout 5km to 16km 👍
I used the Takumi sen 8 on a half marathon which was uphill (a total of 900meters elevation gain) mostly on gravel roads. I picked them over the other super shoes because the outsole grip seemed better suited for gravel roads. They were fantastic for that purpose, both uphill and gravel. For faster races on flat paved, courses without too many twists and turns, I would pick the Adios Pro 2 (or similar carbon shoe) over the Takumi 8.
@Immortal__ Almost any other shoe
Love this shoe too. It’s been my go-to shoe for track sessions.
Got them for £76.50 & £5 postage - absolute deal. Cheers for the review!
My favorite shoe at the moment for anything fast. Love the lightstrike pro.
Paid £117 for mine, 140 miles in and love it, genuinely think they just get better every run. Already tempted to pick up another pair as I really do find these amazing.
Very comprehensive review as always... 👍
It's the best shoe I've ever used. Unless someone needs support, it's perfect.
Just ordered these for £85. Great review. They sound perfect for what i want.
Best ParkRun shoe
Narrow Foot? I have the Adios 6. When laced each side of the upper almost meet with very little tongue visible.
A great shoe, will be taking it for the Carlisle 1/2 in October
Great timing! Just picked up a pair for less than £100
The Takumi was on sale for $75. I couldn't say no at that price. So far I only used it for one track workout. It felt great. I'm excited to use it for my first road mile race in September.
That’s a steal!
I was able to snatch the Tinman edition for that price as well. It was a steal! Fantastic shoe! I have used them on demanding track speed workouts.
i could do my fast workouts with kinvara but my legs feel beat up after that. does takumi 8 keep the legs fresh?
It’s on sale for $90 now, which I thought was a great deal till I saw your comment. 😅
@@Feanaro5503 i got the orange ones for 90$. And im so cheap it pisses me off they werent 75$ 😂
Just looking at your Power of 10. What did you use in your 15:30 5K back in April ? I like this one but never found it "faster" than say the Vaporfly or even Adios Pro 2 but I am not knocking your times any more :) That all said could only get this in a UK 12.5 and now adidas have started to do my "TTS" UK 13.5 I will certainly look forward to the next version as that extra wiggle room could tip the balance and been enjoying the Adios 7 in my correct size which has a similar form factor.
That was the Vaporfly 2 for the 15:30. Perfect course at Battersea Park, def better to use a full carbon job there imo, though Takumi would still be quick there. Be interesting how it feels in your TTS, difference in weight between shoes must be magnified once you get to 13.5!
Love this shoe and have used it on all sorts of runs
Hi, thanks for review. I’m toying with getting a pair of these but am a casual runner. Normally run 5-10ks and the occasional half marathon. Would these suit my needs or would Boston 10 be better? Also, how many miles would I get out of them before needed to change?
Thanks in advance for any replies
I'm no expert but have the Boston 10 and Takumi Sen 8. The Boston 10 is a firm shoe and takes a good 50/60 miles to break the foam down. Once it's broken in, it's really enjoyable for quicker efforts and more suitable for longer/slower runs.
The Takumi Sen was a luxury for me, I got it for £90 and just use it when I want to run fast.
perfect review! so much good info here.
Hi Nick,
Currently my speedwork / track workout shoe is the Brooks Hyperion Tempo which I specifically love because it's lightweight and low-stack without being overly squishy or firm. How would you compare it to the Takumi Sen 8's for the same purpose? Wondering if I should renew the Brooks or pick one of these instead for future training.
Hi Pierre, the Takumi are a little higher and squishier than the Brooks, so not sure you would love the Adidas. The New Balance SuperComp Pacer might be a better fit, or sticking with the Brooks is probably the best idea!
@@TheRunTesters Hi Nick, thank you very much for your reply! I'll just stick with the HT's for now then :)
Hi mate, I have both shoes. Hyperion tempo is firmer and more comfortable fit and more versatile. Actually a great shoe for the rotation if you have a lot of high stack squishy shoes. Also find it a great gym/treadmill shoe.
Takumi Sen 8 is faster and bouncier. Definitely a better race shoe. US sizing go 1/2 down from the Brooks.
@@Bodhished Thanks so much for the detailed comparison! Yeah I basically use it in rotation with squishier easy day or long run shoes :)
Still curious to try the Takumi Sen 8's though
@@pierre4405 definitely worth it for shorter races and Speed work imo, as long as you have normal to narrow feet. I also relaced from over to under - under over which made getting them on and laced easier.
Hi. Just got a set of these but one rolls my foot onwards terribly when I run. The rod at the front isn’t in the same place on the shoe as the other one. Not sure it needs breaking in or it’s faulty maybe? Thanks
Bought this for just $90. Had a knee pcl ligament tear 4 months back starting to jog & daily walking,
needed lightest shoe possible do you think this will be great for that or speed is required at all times.
do the plastic rods hinder day to day walking comfort or foam makes up for it?
I like the takumi . I wish the adios pro 2 had the stability or close to the stability of the takumi. Geometry of the Pro 2 just did not work for me (too much lateral collapse)
I ordered a pair on sale today. After ordering I read that the insole is glued in. Is there any chance of getting the insoles out with a blow-dryer without screwing up the midsole or the upper?
Have chance to get a pair of Sen 8's for $70 US,is that a good deal, maybe close to my vaporfly's for quick 5K to 10K runs/races, track.,thanks.
Im between the takumi zen 8 and the endorphine pro 2 for longer and quality training at marathon paces but also for track speed trains.
Wich one do you recommend me?
Prices:
Takumi $100 USD
Endorphine $150 USD
Please, help, today is the last day of discounts, the endorphin pro are rigth now on $120 USD
Good to hear as I'm also an Endorphin Pro man, but these are on a brilliant deal just now (£76.50 plus 5 quid postage - result!) so gonna purchase today. Thanks!
Great review
Should I get a pair that’s been ran in for 20km for £65
Hi Nick,
Do the Takumi leave your legs beaten after a track workout?
Or does the lightstrike pro allows tolerance?
They’re pretty good for protecting the legs I’d say. Much better than flats or spikes at least, and not far off what you get from full 40mm carbon shoes
Thanks Nick.
100% agree. Got mine for £94. Bargain.
Hey can this be use by a runner with high arch foot?
hello, for a 10 km. rather speed 2 or Takumi 8? thank you
Toughie! Probably the Takumi would be faster in general, though on a flat straight course I get so much from the Speed myself. Either great, Takumi edges it for me.
@@TheRunTesters merci ☺️
Can you link your sources for socks? 🙃
Hi. I want to run 1000 mts under 3:00. My weigh is 87 kgs. Takumi is nice for that or what you prefer? Thanks
On sale at sportshoes for £100
Deals like that prompted me to make this vid tbh! Becomes a real contender in the sales.
Too bad that WAF put that 20 mm thickness limit for track and field events.
Got it for 80€ 😄
Why wouldn't it be legal for track races? Spikes would obviously be better.
The stack is too high for track. Shoes have to be under 25mm for events over 800m
@@TheRunTesters Why? The high stack isn't going to help on the track.
It’s the World Athletics limit, because athletes were starting to use high stack shoes on track. They are better than spikes for 5000 and 10000 imo.
@@TheRunTesters Thanks for the info.
Masters athletics they can be legal. Check need to check race regs.