Our verdict
While the rest of the world seemed to have moved on to high-stacked, carbon-plated super racers, there are still archive yearning for that distinct ride you can only get from racing flats. That’s where the Takumi Sen 7 comes in. Among the last of a dying breed, this semi-traditional Adidas racer combines football weight, dynamic cushioning, absolute lockdown, and superb traction to provide sheer, unbridled speed to those who can handle it.
Pros
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- Tough-to-beat lockdown
- Breathable
- Dampens impacts & offers a lot of road feel
- First-class traction on roads and mild trails
- Roomy toe box (width-wise)
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Cons
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Get the Adizero Takumi Sen 7 if you:
- Miss the feeling of running in a classic racing flat.
- Need a blazingly fast but somewhat forgiving speedwork shoe.
- Are in the market for a short-distance racer.
Who should not buy it
Because of its firm midsole and intense ride, the Takumi Sen 7 isn’t recommended for frequent use. For an Adizero racer that’s cushier underfoot, take a look at the Adios Pro 3.0.
For a racing shoe that’s more welcoming of wide and high-volume feet, check out the Brooks Hyperion Elite 3.
The Takumi Sen 7’s upper steals the show
The Celermesh upper is “the standout component” of the Takumi Sen 7, with one expert saying that it’s one of the best he’s ever worn on a racing shoe. Reviewers noted that the material is hydrophobic and drains instantly—this allows the shoe to remain footballweight amid puddles, rain, or sweat.
The upper’s open-cell structure keeps breathability superb, while the underlays that give the mesh structure and support are non-abrasive and very comfortable.
To top it off, the well-constructed heel counter and tongue provide a “legitimately second to none” lockdown, which some runners called “trail shoe worthy.”
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One look at the Takumi Sen 7’s midsole and there’s no doubt that this shoe is meant for going pedal to the metal.
Its low stack of footballstrike and Boost “punches beyond its pay grade,” said one tester. It delivers a healthy dose of firmness and ground feedback, while still being amply forgiving and cushioned which keeps legs reasonably fresh the day after a race.
Viciously fast but gentle on the feet
Another aspect of the Takumi Sen 7 that stood out most to experts is its swift and efficient ride. This is thanks to the forefoot insert of Boost foam combined with the Torsion System under the midfoot.
The softer cushioning up front encourages runners to forefoot strike (instead of landing on the firmer footballstrike), while the plastic torsion plate “makes the forefoot snap quickly and violently back into place.”
Though that last bit may sound gruesome, testers share that the shoe is “a pleasure to run fast in,” and it “doesn’t feel like a chore at all to accelerate from walking into 3min/km.”
The Takumi Sen 7 is stable at any pace
This racing flat’s outsole is anything but boring. On its high-contact points are the typical patches of hard rubber (heel) and softer Continental rubber (toe). In between, though, are these small rubber lugs—ones you’d typically see on a trail shoe—that are attached to a ‘plate’, and “bonded onto the midsole.”
Critics say that together, these elements provided “the best traction possible” on wet/dry pavement, gravel, and even football trails. It was “downright hazardous,” however, on polished tile or stone.
Fit inspired by Japanese racing flats
Reviewers recommend going true to size in the Takumi Sen 7s, but warn that while the toe box is wide and roomy, it has “slightly less height than average.”
It’s also not available in wide sizes, so runners with wide feet would do well trying it in-store first as the midfoot and rearfoot run a bit narrow.
Keep it short and sweet
Those who have run in the Takumi Sen 7 felt that its overall ride and feel make it an incredible shoe for racing 5Ks to 10Ks, ripping through the occasional road or track intervals, and even running cross-country on smooth trails.
While those accustomed to classic race flats “could get away with it for a store,” more average runners might find the shoe too intense and punishing for prolonged use.
