If pro runners have been blowing out the competition in marathons wearing the 23/13 stack height adios adizero 3’s and 4’s I would think the 33/27 stack height Takumi 8’s would be VERY suitable for the marathon.
My favorite shoe of 2021! The best foam across all the super foams IMHO. It feels amazing at all speeds. Fits like a glove and feels effortless at all speeds.
excellent review and content man. The Adidas lineup really has intrigued me over the last few years, but my local place doesnt really stock the shoes so I havent really given them a go - I think maybe 2022 might be the time to give em a go
Great video as always Kofuzi. Won’t be tempted with this one though at my level the adios 6 plenty fast enough for my workout days and over half the price!! Thanks Ian 🇬🇧
Ian, as your compatriot 🇬🇧, get yourself a pair for when your Adios 6 pair run their course as an upgrade. As Kofuzi alluded to earlier in the video, they are indeed phenomenal. I'm not certain if they're sold in Runners Need or other running stores here. I just think you'd be missing out big time if you refrained from picking up a pair. You know what, I'm going to put them on just now. I'm not actually going anywhere with them. I'm just going to sit with them as I study and peruse the internet this evening, they're that good! 😎
I got the sen and next percent just before Christmas. When comparing my 5k times. I noticed I had better times in the Nikes. But I still like the sen 8.
@@lnoite true but if I can run much faster with an Adios 6 then with like a Gel-Cumulus 23 or Pegasus 38 ... now imagining a shoe with carbon plate... A few years ago I tried the ZoomFly 3 and even what it was a heavy shoe I could beat all records I had with the Adios 4 and the Pegasus Turbo. Now the Takumi 8 not just have a plate but also even lighter then the Adios.
@@MiracleWarriors if you're after the best, the alpha fly is still undisputed. Reviews are subjective, independent studies are not and those put the two Nikes at the top with the Metaspeed Sky close behind.
Yeah, I hate the feel of narrow shoes. I can’t even wear a normal width Saucony Triumph because the arch support cuts into my foot. I cannot imagine being able to wear this Takumi Sen 8 comfortably because of the extreme narrow fit in the arch area.
Lots of requests as expected for a comparison to the Nike Streakfly but I’m hoping the NB Pacer will be the one for me in this category. And at least NB doesn’t seem to methodically get sold out in seconds like Nike, nor is it hard to find in independent brick-and-mortar running stores, like the rarer adidas models.
The shoe runs like a speedboat and fits like a glove. I love it, it's the best thing I've worn since Endorphin Speed 1, but even better. I've been having the same blister problem on the right foot only (the one that pronates more). Thin socks and tight laces make it go away.
Great video, thank you! I'm a little confused though about your pairing recommendations though. First it is mentioned that the Boston 10 is a great trainer to match up with the Takumi but then later that the Sl20 is the goto for a matching daily trainer. Can you clarify?
Great video as usual. And agree with your point re 5k/10k shoes. Seems like the shoe manufacturers have realised that there is a big market for those types of shoes.
Thank you for your review. Almost a perfect shoe. Shaves 5-10 seconds off my VaporFly split times consistently. Hope you skeptics don’t buy it. At age 58 and still a sub-1:30 half-marathoner, I need all the advantages possible, including your studied hesitancy to buy this beautiful shoe.
@@kofuzi True. Excited to see where Adidas will go in the future. This is my first Adidas since the late ‘70s. Wish you continued continued success with your marathon racing!
Just got a notification via email saying the streakfly dropped, click on the link immediately and they were sold out, sold out in under 30 seconds really? Seems to be a marketing ploy to drive up demand 🤔
@@montesquieu5180 No bot scalping is a big issue in the sneaker market that retailers aren’t in a huge rush to deal with. The Wall Street Journal wrote an article on it a few months ago. Unfortunately there’s not much us regular consumers can do to get around it short of making our own bots.
@@Sharkster_J good info, I wasn’t aware of that. I had the same experience last year with the adidas prime x and the puma deviate nitro elite. I’m sure in time they’re be plenty to go around. I’m sure Nike wouldn’t lose the chance to capitalize on the revenue
As far as I know the coloring of the energy rods indicate that they're made out of glass fiber, not carbon. Carbon rods are always black. Anyway, great first impressions, the Takumi Sen 8 keeps intriguing me.
it's certainly less rigid overall as a system. I'm not sure if that's because of the lesser amount of Lightstrike Pro or if they've tinkered with the rigidity. Adidas seems to like the overall blanket term of energy rods, as it allows them to tinker with composite and the amount of carbon infusion it may very well be that there is no actual carbon in here at all, but I am not aware one way or the other
Thanks for the video! You probably won't see this, but if you do, how does the sizing on the Takumi Sen 8 compare to the SL20? Does it have more room in the toe box like some of the other Adidas shoes do, or is it snug like the SL20?
It fits like a glove everywhere but the heel area at first compared to the SL20’s but after running a mile or so it seems to tighten up then it starts to feel like you’re just running in socks. What so spectacular about the Takumi 8’s is when you pick up the pace it feels like you’re running DOWN HILL even when you’re running straight ( level ground ) A beautiful sensation like floating.
I think the language Adidas uses is something like, carbon infused. so that's why they call them energy rods. I try to be more precise when describing them, but sometimes fall into the shorthand of carbon rods
Great fun workout shoe. I’m at just about 200km in mine and find it super enjoyable to run in. It’s always used for reps, intervals and tempos. It is silly long though and the price looks even more extreme after the streakfly release. Totally different feel to the streakfly. The Sen feels like it gives more roll and assistance through the forefoot while the Streakfly feels like having a turbocharged pogo stick on each foot.
@@hmcnew feels probably slightly better after the distance. Whether that’s the midsole softening a bit or my feet getting more used to it, I’m not sure but durability hasn’t been an issue for me. Outsole is still very unworn and midsole is working great.
how about the depth of toe box? i have adios 6 and it's perfect widthwise but a bit shallow and that makes it uncomfortable. i hope the upper opens up the more i wear them
@@edwinalday9980 I’ve had no issues at all. It fits long so perhaps a half size down for some people the upper is very comfy. The laces are a little bit uninspiring. Long, thin and slippery.
How thick is the sock-liner in this shoe? For example, the Hyperion Tempo’s sock liner is fairly thin, meaning when I add my favorite insoles, it takes up some of the volume in the shoe and makes it fit my skinny foot better. Something like an old Saucony Sockliner would be a medium thickness, rincon being the thinnest, hoka or altra cushion shoes (ortholite) being fairly thick.
The blister spot you noticed is an ongoing thing for me in adidas shoes..the insole is flat and my feet can feel the edges of insoles..I take them out and use insoles from other brands that have a shape that cups your heels and especially the arch area..
@@rickyhuang8936 what works for me is a different insole..I use saucony insoles in all my shoes and NO cotton socks..but try some and see what works for you..good luck ..
I ordered my Takumi’s last night. Should be her just in time for my birthday next week. Can’t wait to get them on foot and test the shoes out for myself.
I was so fortunate, that I was able to get these, the AAP2 and the Prime X at a 40 % discount when they dropped back in December 😊 Greetings from Germany
a couple of people have mentioned that the energyrods in this shoe are not carbon. my understanding is that energyrods is a blanket term that Adidas uses for this type of structure, with varying levels of carbon infusion to reach a desired level of rigidity, depending on the overall midsole system the rods are going to be placed into and the intended use case. can you tell me where you're getting the TPU info from? I just want to make sure I'm on the same page as everyone else
@@kofuzi Some of the review websites/channels such as Believeintherun mention about the TPU . I'm dropping the link here so you can see: www.believeintherun.com/adidas-takumi-sen-8-review-an-absolute-beauty/
Nick Roche of Adidas did an interview with Connor of RW explaining that carbon rods will always be black, and no carbon fiber content in the rods if they are colored. There is also a heel plate, but no mention what material that is made out of. Here’s a link to the mentioned interview. m.ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-8FR81JfqbVI.html
really intrigue by this shoe but the price point just makes me want to look away from it, hopefully you get your hands on a streakfly and do a VS video about the 2. None the less top notch review you got here
I did get a blister beneath my arch too at my first run. Do you have recommendations to reduce the friction? I truly loved this shoe and don’t want to give it up yet.
what about durability ? i mean i keep my vaporfly for races but im looking for a super shoes for training with more durability. I tried the endorphin speed and liked it but is the takumi in the same style? or adios pros 2 ?
I think in 2022, we're a bit past the point where racing shoes only lasted 100-150 miles. Even the Vaporfly Next % last much longer than the 4% did. The industry seems to have learned a lot in a short amount of time. On the other hand, I tend to care about durability a bit less in race shoes like this one. No one asks whether a MacLaren is fuel efficient. That's not the point.
Hey Mike. Glad to see you boosting (forgive the pun) about in the Takumi Sen. Did you feel that there was enough lateral support when landing back on your feet? Or did you feel like the ball(s) of your feet landing in that cut-away section? Those cut-outs to the sole in this as well as the Pro 2 doesn't instill too much confidence in those who pronate, even mildly.
I think the lower stack height and gentler drop may make it relatively better for pronators. I felt good at easy and recovery paces and didn't feel like the shoe was caving in at all. but I think depending on how much a runner overpronates, this shoe still carries that potential of aggravating that foot strike.
Hey Ko, I really like how you are doing a “pairs with” , so it is easy to see how the shoe will fit into a shoe line up with the other shoes I might have. Thanks!
I would not use this shoe for training but rather for racing... I got the impression that the outsole will be over after few trainings. It is true that it has a lower stack height but still it is higher than the old fashion racers, so I believe I could run even an hm in them
I think it would depend on just how much discomfort you're feeling, but for me, I think the sizing is right, so I wouldn't recommend that people size down. I am still hoping that the issue will work itself out (perhaps the insole compresses a bit to mold to my arch or a callous develops on my foot). some people have mentioned a change in socks to resolve the issue.
Hi, thank you for your always professional video. I really like your beanie, what is the brand? i went half size down on the takumi sen 8, i had to loosen up the laces in the arch part, but i feel it better and it is even lighter.
Unfortunately too narrow for my foot….i tried them on, After 5 min went in…..but i already fehlt too much pressiere on the Same Point where you had the blistering…..i returned the pair back….i think adidas makes just extreme shoes, but never on that has an overal good fit for many People outthere……
@@kofuzi yes, finally decided to try the razor excess from skechers and was not disappointed, great speedy very light and nimble shoe , with a good fit:-)
? Previous Takumi Sens were great. Love the 8 too. Road 10k WR is in an old version of the TS so I don't know what makes it "forgettable" or "redundant."
While it had more of a following in Europe (I think), it didn't seem to be very popular in the United States. The 7 was a mere couple of mm shorter in stack height. Not sure what else was different. Slightly different upper? Frankly, I don't think I've ever seen a Takumi Sen before in real life before I had this pair in my hands,
Iam gona use it for my health need to be active again, iam obese with heart condition, iam more on walk jog run 5k under 1 hour,i have the nike pegasus38,need to step up wanting to get 5k under or 30mins,hoping to get active again,love/enjoying watching you run like it too easy for you sir.
@@kofuzi I agree as I have the Adios 6 as my daily trainer and it performs really well in any type of run. I felt it took about 20-30 miles for the midsole to break in before really coming alive when picking up the pace.
@@kofuzi hey, yes the Sen 3. A proper flat flat, minimal cushion, pretty unforgiving but perfect if you're light and reasonably quick. Not necessarily just for the elites the Adios 3 and takumi sen 3 are my all time faves.
@@kofuzi Great video. Haven't tried any Adidas running shoes. My first and only shoe has been the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 21 since I am about 10 months into the running scene.
Great video and content!! Love your vi deos and how you take the shoe and use it for its intended purpose! Very quality stuff!! Love my takumi sen 8 for those 5k-10k workouts and def my go to racer for that distance
Great review. Is the tongue in the Sen 8 fitted the same way as in the PrimeX ? I found the Prime a pain to put on especially if you have a wider foot ! 😁
