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Adidas Adizero Takumi Sen 11 vs Puma Fast-R Nitro Elite 3

We haven't tested Adidas Adizero Takumi Sen 11 yet, so its role suitability is estimated from published specs.

Adidas Adizero Takumi Sen 11 is a low-stack 5K/10K racer; Puma Fast-R Nitro Elite 3 is built to race the half and marathon too.

Adidas Adizero Takumi Sen 11

Adidas

Adizero Takumi Sen 11

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Puma Fast-R Nitro Elite 3

Puma

Fast-R Nitro Elite 3

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The differences that matter

  • Puma Fast-R Nitro Elite 3 is 14 g lighter.
  • Puma Fast-R Nitro Elite 3 has 8 mm more foam under the heel.
  • Adidas Adizero Takumi Sen 11 costs $70 less at list price.

Which one to choose

Choose Adidas Adizero Takumi Sen 11 if…

  • you prefer to feel closer to the ground
  • price matters

Choose Puma Fast-R Nitro Elite 3 if…

  • you want the lighter shoe
  • you want more foam under you

Specifications

Category
Race shoe
Race shoe
Price
$180$70 less
$250
Weight
184 g
170 g14 g lighter
Drop
7 mm1 mm lower drop
8 mm
Stack
32 / 25 mm
40 / 32 mm8 mm more stack
Plate
Carbon plate
Carbon plate
Stability
Neutral
Neutral
Foam
LIGHTSTRIKE PRO
Nitro Elite

Role suitability

DAILY

Limited
Limited

RECOVERY

Limited
Limited

LONG RUN

Good fit
Good fit

TEMPO

Best fit
Strong fit

RACE

Best fit
Best fit