ADIDAS TAKUMI SEN 8 REVIEW (FASTEST 5K RACING SHOE ON THE MARKET?)

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Today i bring you my full first impressions of the Adidas Adizero Takumi Sen 8 after a 22km long run, a 12km recovery run, a 8km progressive tempo and 16km track workout. I put this 5k racing shoe through the paces, sharing the key stats and figures, my likes and dislikes as well as who this shoe is best suited for. Please leave a like on this video and subscribe for an all out 5k time trail in the Takumi sen 8 in the next few weeks. Really excited about this one.
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@captainzursee3071 2 года назад

What’s the difference to the adios 6 ? I think they are really good for the 5k and 10 k too, feeling really comfortable with them. Love your videos 👍 keep up the good work

@young-spark 2 года назад

First impression after 50km is amazing. Thanks for doing that.

@BenIsRunning 2 года назад

No problem. I feel it’s important to give a shoe a good few runs before you make any opinions :)

@PDARUNS 2 года назад

Well Ben. I watched this video a while ago and was just wondering how your getting on with them now? Has your opinion changed or? What have you found them slotting in?

@tonyuk928 2 года назад

So will you be using the Sen 8's on your next parkrun, maybe even a new PB?

@BenIsRunning 2 года назад

I have an xc this Saturday so won’t be doing a parkrun until Xmas day :) but you bet I’ll give them a try

@tonyuk928 2 года назад

@@BenIsRunning Good luck in the xc, and after your last parkrun I suggest you make sure you are in the correct shoes for the expected conditions! Maybe a podium this time?

@jasegalaxy74 2 года назад

Great video! Thank you! I’ve been out for 2 runs so far. I managed to pick up the Indigo colour way which Is totally gorgeous! Anyway after today’s run of 13km I’ve come to the conclusion that they are so versatile because they excelled at paces between 4:20m/km and 7:20m/km over the 13km. Because I’m a mid foot striker the slower pace didn’t affect the narrow heel so it wasn’t a concern. Anyway Lightstrike Pro is my new favorite midsole foam taking the crown from the NB Fuelcell in my RC Elite 2’s. My favorite shoe ATM is the Takumi Sen 8 😍

@lifeinblackshort 2 года назад

Try the adizero adios 6. They get better reviews than these in comparison Ben. And I have the 6s and they feel great.

@ColeRunning 2 года назад

This vlog has got me so excited for mine to come… Santa’s for them at the moment (AKA Girlfriend)

@BenIsRunning 2 года назад

I really need to get a 5k effort under my belt to really see if they can rival the vaporfly. On the track they were the dream

@wanokmorrisson3513 2 года назад

So sad to lose a record holder like tirop May her soul rest in peace

@BenIsRunning 2 года назад

It certainly was. She was one of the best runners of all time and to go in her prime makes it even more devastating.

@tigerjazz61 Год назад

Ben, I just picked up a pair of the Sen 8’s at half price so looking forward to running in them. Think I may use them for 5k runs this spring.

@Crookie57 2 года назад

Hi Ben, I wore mine for the Stockport 10 mile on Sunday. Managed to clock a time of 56:27, which was a course pb for me. Like you I really enjoyed running in the shoe, felt snappy and the grip was fantastic in some wet slippy areas. They are a little hard to get on, but great lockdown when you eventually get them on. I can’t wait to give mine a blast over the 5/10k distance. They feel like an old school racing flat but with a little more stack. Good luck with your training Keep up the great content 👍🏃‍♂️🙌

@BenIsRunning 2 года назад

That’s exactly how they fee for me. It was refreshing not having a huge wedge of midsole under your heel when trying to run fast. Almost forgot what the group felt like :)

@stevehumphries4687 2 года назад

Steve, you could run fast in a pair of flip flops mate, never mind a pair of fancy running shoes 🤣

@TimGrose 2 года назад

Sounds promising. Good review. Other reviews have seen bit more mixed but sounds like a shoe that does best for what is meant for - running fast. Plenty of shoes to go slower in after all. I hope it indeed fits bit long as ordered the largest UK 12.5 which is usually a fraction short for me in these Adizero shoes. adidas UK sizing is usually half size more than say Nike for the same effective shoe length. Well I know a UK 12 in Nike is same as 12.5 in adidas. So is the 8 you have these your normal numerical size?

@BenIsRunning 2 года назад

Yes perfect for speed. Especially on the track they really came into there own. 8 is my usual shoe size but found them a little roomy in the toe box which for me I’d personally try half a size down :)

@fabsterun 2 года назад

Awesome video Ben! I somehow am more excited about the new balance pacer since it's something new 🆕🆕🆕 this is the adizeropro2 lite

@BenIsRunning 2 года назад

Do you know when the new balance pacer is released? It certainly looks interesting

@fabsterun 2 года назад

@@BenIsRunning rumors said April .

@justinmayes5455 2 года назад

That breakfast looks amazing 😂

@stevenicholls7863 2 года назад

Hey Ben. Thanks for the great Video. One thing I'm curious about is when you run on the treadmill and clock your paces and times on your watch, do you have a big discrepancy between what the T/m says and what your watch says. Did a run on the T/m today based on effort the time seemed way out. Cheers Steve

@BenIsRunning 2 года назад

Yes the treadmill pace and watch paces are always off for me. I just log the training on my watch and train to effort. I’ve head the power pod things you can get for your shoes are more accurate but I’m not sure.

@stevenicholls7863 2 года назад

@@BenIsRunning just another toy to buy lol. Thanks for the reply cheers. Hope you have a great Christmas 🎄

@jamiehawthorne1 2 года назад

@@BenIsRunning get a stryd

@jensmith3719 2 года назад

If its a good quality treadmill then pretty accurate as should be calibrated. Slight digression !!! but often comes up about which is easier, treadmill or outside, yet all world records as far as i am aware are faster outdoors,

@deanevans3968 2 года назад

This just made me want to get them even more haha Great vid

@BenIsRunning 2 года назад

Can never have enough:)

@smirnowski 2 года назад

The "surprised look while holding a running shoe" thumbnail game is strong in this one :-D

@BenIsRunning 2 года назад

You gotta do what you gotta do! You clicked on the video ahah 😂

@smirnowski 2 года назад

@@BenIsRunning But I click on all of them anyways

@FenboyTim 2 года назад

Great video. My Takumi sen 8 are wrapped under the Christmas tree - hope they fit 🤔😃. The Adios Pro 2 are very very good.

@BenIsRunning 2 года назад

Hope you get on well with them! After trying these if love to get my hands on the pros. Maybe Santa will be kind to me :)

@Chasery 2 года назад

What is the difference between this shoe and the adios pro 2? Is it the same design just less stack high or is there more to it?

@BenIsRunning 2 года назад

From what I know is it’s a lower stack but still made with lightstrike pro and rod technology. Upper is also more minimal :)

@steveflor9942 Год назад

The stitched tongue.... I had to take my socks off to get my feet in. That's the only reason I did buy... Otherwise, I certainly would have. I love LightStrike Pro midsole. Great bounce and energy return.

@sharkymoon422 9 месяцев назад

What a breakfast! Might be mine tomorrow.. Cool shoe, cool channel, subbed..

@Runningmansam 2 года назад

I think it’s a fantastic shoe. Definitely at least half a size to a full size too big depending on the individual. Really enjoying them as per my review and it seems you are too 🙌 working for the bigger guys and the whippets 🏃🏻‍♂️

@jasegalaxy74 2 года назад

It’s the oddest thing Sam! I got a 9.5 US, my usual size and it fit like a glove! I wonder if there hasn’t been some manufacturing issues that have caused sizing problems and inconsistencies 😢

@Runningmansam 2 года назад

@@jasegalaxy74 maybe? But there is also the thing that us and uk sizes in adidas/Nike are different so that could be why? A Nike size 11uk is a us 12, an adidas size 11uk is a us 11.5?

@chrisvarelabenitez4690 2 года назад

I went true to size and the tiny extra room really helps. As someone that has narrow feet it already runs fairly narrow.

@carlstone3705 2 года назад

Great review Ben , just a quick question do you just use the speed of the treadmill to get your pace or do you use a footpod eg , Stryd . Excellent content as usual your channel is only going to bet much bigger .

@BenIsRunning 2 года назад

I train to the pace of the treadmill and record the duration on my watch :)

@isidrotormogarcia4879 2 года назад

Are you sure that your choice for 10k is Takumi Sen 8 or perhaps Vaporfly 1 or 2? This is the BIG question for many athletes 😜 Great video👌👌

@BenIsRunning 2 года назад

I think 10k I would still pick vaporfly. For 5k though I’m leaning more towards the Takumi :)

@isidrotormogarcia4879 2 года назад

@@BenIsRunning than you very much. Great job, regards from Spain👌😉

@philrowley3063 2 года назад

Hi Ben. You say try half size down - but against what benchmark? I wear an 8 in Vaporfly, but 8.5 in Adios Pro 2. What would you suggest for this shoe?

@arceus54321 Год назад

great review ben, looking to get the takumi sen 9. also your videos have improved a lot since 2021

@mountaingoat3012 2 года назад

Adidas need to reward you for freely reviewing this trainer

@BenIsRunning 2 года назад

Hopefully one day. My first time running in there trainers and they certainly didn’t disappoint!!

@shanethos 2 года назад

What was the intro music to this vid, while you were cooking breakfast?!!

@BenIsRunning 2 года назад

It’s just royalty free music from RU-vid creator studio

@shanethos 2 года назад

@@BenIsRunning Ah ok, I liked it!!! 😁 Great video as always, just started running with goals in mind the past 2 months and find your channel great for content. Ran a sub 20min 5k two weeks ago, have a 10km, 10mile, and half all lined up Feb,March and April with the ultimate goal being a Marathon next year. 🤞 These shoes may come in useful!! 😅

@shanethos 2 года назад

Found it! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-2WwurBUK66A.html

@adeezaff9502 2 года назад

Bronze for me

@BenIsRunning 2 года назад

🥉🥉🥉

@harrisondeath8814 2 года назад

hey, what earphones do you use?

@BenIsRunning 2 года назад

Crap ones from Amazon! They did however survive the washing machine so I owe them that much

@jonglanfield9446 2 года назад

Rocking these at Colchester on the 27th then Ben? Might just see you there.... In the same shoe 😁

@manutd9899 2 года назад

HI Ben - once again another good review. Question, what does the stack height of the shoe relate for the length of a race? I heard you mention about the lower stack for the shorter distance (4:38) but I'm not sure how to connect the two.

@BenIsRunning 2 года назад

For shorter distances the theory is you don’t need the higher stack height/cushioning that you do with say a marathon racing shoe. A lower stack height means less weight potential a faster shoe for the shorter distance. You don’t really need a shoe to protect the legs over a 5k hence why I think a lot of shoe company’s will be moving towards this lower stack ‘super shoe’. That’s my thinking anyway :)

@manutd9899 2 года назад

@@BenIsRunning Thanks Ben!

@vanvihung8982 Год назад

Fastest I’ve got so far is somewhere 7:00 min/miles, hell he is fast

@leonlyons9646 2 года назад

Great video! Another shoe I'd reccomend is new balance 1080v11, One of the best supporting shoes on the market

@eoinmolloy7967 2 года назад

Hey Ben, did you find that you noticed the energy rods underfoot while running? I tried them on underfoot and found them a bit annoying to be honest.

@BradleySingerRuns 2 года назад

ive never had an Adidas shoe but my dad swears by them looks like i need to invest in a shoe like this

@MihaiGoRunning 2 года назад

Great first impression review, Ben! 👍 I'm very interested about some 5k shoes as I'm training for a PB on this distance. For now, I'm into Hoka Mach4. Cheers! ✌️

@JackD87 2 года назад

Right I’m three seconds in and I’m SHOOK

@richardrendell9363 2 года назад

Is that pure gym Maldon?

@Dewl_ 2 года назад

Is the sizing accurate?

@BenIsRunning 2 года назад

I’d advise half a size down

@foiledagainjim9129 2 года назад

Am I wrong?? Or is it an English thing. I've always heard it pronounced, "ah-dee-duhs." Very interesting shoe. Thanks for the review.

@61js 2 года назад

Yep. The " English thing" is the most similar/same to the German pronunciation. Adidas with no emphasis on the consonants.

@jldasf Год назад

Good shoes & good breakfast as well! 😊

@vanariel7844 2 года назад

Nice 👍 one Ben! Can’t wait to get one ☝️ cheers brother

@chrisvarelabenitez4690 2 года назад

I ran a tempo 5k last night in them for the first time. I love the light weight feeling but I didn’t get that Adios Pro 2 “pop” I’ll give it another go for some faster longer reps to see what’s the deal.

@kophotography895 2 года назад

Interesting... 🧐

@BenIsRunning 2 года назад

🧐

@levandmarthapolyakin-aaron2183 2 года назад

Great review. The rods are not carbon but rather something more flexible like the more forgiving material used in the Endorphin Speed, which I prefer. I want to try this one as a fan of the Boston8/9 but am not sure what size to order. I already sized .5 down from my usual size in other brands on those Bostons as well as the Takumi Sen 7. Do I need to go another half size down in these? Everyone says these run .5 size long. Martha

@Chicago_Jayhawk 2 года назад

From what most are saying, the Adios 6 is more similar to the old Boston 8/9.

@backninebrews 2 года назад

would you guys size up in these shoes ?

@bh2155 2 года назад

I have been debating about whether to buy these shoes. Based on your review I will go ahead and grab a pair. Besides they are much cheaper than the competitors.

@jxy5484 2 года назад

How do you like them ?

@anyab882 2 года назад

You love a fry up!

@alexanderpitt7227 2 года назад

2nd

@BenIsRunning 2 года назад

🥈🥈🥈

@robh124 2 года назад

😃

@BenIsRunning 2 года назад

🥇🥇🥇

@robh124 2 года назад

@@BenIsRunning Another great video! Keep it up :D

@tufornai 2 года назад

Thanks for the review🙏🏽

@jamesg3296 2 года назад

Would you go for the same size as the alpha fly? Or half a size up?

@BenIsRunning 2 года назад

I originally got true to size in alphaflys but have since gone half a size down and found they fit much better.

@tonys6237 2 года назад

I do find driving in a car to run on a treadmill a bit strange

@tonys6237 2 года назад

Informative video though 😀

@fabienauclair6715 2 года назад

Loving the channel! Just got back into running a few months ago and I am struggling to find good supporting shoes and wide enough for my large feet. Would you be able to recommend a brand that accommodate my large paddles? Thank you !

@briankerr2989 2 года назад

Great video Ben, got my pair last weekend with one run so far, perhaps should have went a half size down. Fit well although a thumb width at the front, felt a touch long.