Adidas Adizero Takumi Sen 6 Initial Review | eddbud

I give you my very positive initial review of the Adidas Adizero Takumi Sen 6 after a 7 mile threshold effort.
This is a super light, super responsive shoe for high paced racing and one which i very much enjoyed testing out.
It's crazy comfortable, soft and inviting, like a tasty bag of cotton candy.
Please comment below on this shoe, if you have worn one of its predecessors or are interested in picking it up.
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[@Thedoogster77]

I'm a long-term Takumi Sen user, so permit me to add a few comments. They are the only Adidas shoe I've ever used that needs a break-in. I need 25 km on mine before they lose that 'running on balsa wood' feeling. Most runners view Japanese flats such as the Takumi as a 5 to 10k shoe, but they really excel in the 10 to 20k range, where the Boost in the forefoot retains its magic, unlike some foam types that bottom out at those distances. Not sure if I'd ever use them for a marathon (I've never run more than a half marathon in them). Because of the low drop (4mm) they are good to 'decompress' your calves after a big run in the Vaporfly or Zoomfly. I get about 500k from my Takumis - the outer nubs are the first thing to wear out (the Adios has a much more robust outsole that I can get over 1,000k from).

[@EDDBUD]

Hey there. I agree about the Adios. I can see it last a long time. The rubber is thin but very durable. Zero degradation so far but I’m just scratching the surface. A possible half marathon shoe for you then? I’m finding being a little lighter that I can use them without too much fatigue. Thanks for watching. 👍🏼😊🏃🏻‍♂️

[@keaganvaldez24]

Finally, someone reviewing Adidas racing flats for a change.

[@EDDBUD]

I had to have them. They are wonderfully comfortable, shame I’ve had gripped the country for the moment. I’m chomping at the bit to get them in again for some faster miles. Thanks for watching. 👍🏼😊🏃🏻‍♂️

[@mertgurel7613]

Are they good for a marathon? What do you think?

[@kofuzi]

Such a beautiful shoe. Wish I could find them here. In black.

[@EDDBUD]

☺️ Will keep an eye out when a black version appears over here for you buddy. Thanks for watching. 👍🏼😊🏃🏻‍♂️

[@umahan1]

There is in black www.ebay.com/itm/164218428521

[@kevburmaster7161]

Your channel is really taking flight! Respect to the non-elite shirt and paying homage to Kofuzi. Thanks for the review. I'll have to check out the lightstrike midsole in the stores. I'm definitely in need of an interim speed shoe as my skechers speed elites are back ordered until March.

[@EDDBUD]

That shirt means a great deal to me, Kofuzi sent it over after he did a shout out to myself and my wife when we got married. The guy is a gentleman. Do check this one out Kev, i think you will like it for your faster paced workouts! :) Thanks for watching as always

[@vicvladx1380]

Love how positive you are !!! New racing shoe for my season starting up on February 12th !

[@RunTommy123]

For some reason KZbin wanted me to watch this today as I picked up some Takumi Sens on Poshmark for $39. Edd, you almost even seem nervous in this video. I'm glad you outgrew that!! 🤢 --> 😁

[@EDDBUD]

That was some time back. The Edd you see here is not the same one that types this message. Good price for a very old school shoe.

[@JeffRElliott]

I love Jens Lekman! Another great video!

[@EDDBUD]

Jens is king. Great artist and good performer. Thanks for watching. 👍🏼😊🏃🏻‍♂️

[@Kevin-sy8uf]

Rhonix Kipruto also seems to like these shoes, I hope they bring them to the US. Fantastic video btw!

[@EDDBUD]

Smashing high tempo shoes. I hope to run some 5k races in these very soon. Though I think racing opportunities will be few or far between for a while. 🙁👍🏼🏃🏻‍♂️

[@davidebossini740]

Great review! Thanks Ed!

[@EDDBUD]

Thanks Davide! Glad you enjoyed the review. Happy running and thanks for watching. 👍🏼😊🏃🏻‍♂️

[@akshathere5275]

This vs Nike zoom streak lt 4 for intervals/5k

[@z0uLess]

I wish I could get a pair of the original ones. They are my all time favorites. If you know of a place that sell them, please do tell.

[@JayJay-nj8cn]

Sports direct have some Takumi on sale for 70 quid but not sure if these are the same ones or not🤦‍♂️

[@shane4077]

Loving the videos Eddbud! Keep them coming! I have a few questions if you don't mind. I play a multi sprint sport, which requires me to wear moulded/studded football boots, but I also need a trainer for doing work off the pitch sometimes. I need a shoe for doing intervals and sprint training on track, treadmill, and grass. I also occasionally do longer, fast tempo runs on the road, grass, trail, and treadmill (3-5km, max 8k). I also intend using this shoe for gym work & weight lifting. Would you recommend the adios 5 or takumi sen 6 or another adidas shoe? Would one shoe be versatile enough to do everything mentioned above or would I need to purchase 2 shoes to cover my different types of training? I also have a ultraboost for longer runs/casual wear. Finally, do you know if low profile shoes are better than high profile ones for weight lifting?

[@EDDBUD]

Hey there. An interesting question and one that needed some thought when answering. The sen 6 isn’t so good on longer distances. If your doing 8k max I would look at either the sl20 or the Adios 4/5. They are nicely low profile and I think could do the trick. Hope this helps out. What sport do you play? Thanks for watching 👍🏼😊🏃🏻‍♂️

[@shane4077]

@@EDDBUD okay, thanks for the advice Eddbud 👍 I play an Irish sport called hurling. Have you heard of it?

[@stormfs4051]

Really happy i found your channel great personality keep it up!!!!

[@EDDBUD]

Hey there! Glad your digging the reviews and short glimpses into my world. Take care and stay safe 👍🏼😊🏃🏻‍♂️

[@stormfs4051]

@@EDDBUD You too!

[@MrJermson]

11 out of 12 is very generous. I wanted to give this a try but alas I have very wide fest. Thanks for the music introduction

[@EDDBUD]

Hey there! Very good performance shoe. Thus the score. Though a narrow shoe as all these racers seem to be these days. Thanks for watching. 👍🏼😊🏃🏻‍♂️

[@MrJermson]

@@EDDBUD Ever consider doing zero drop shoes like Altra?

[@EDDBUD]

On the cards this year. A good buddy of mine loves his Altras. 👍🏼😊🏃🏻‍♂️

[@MrJermson]

@@EDDBUD before that, do a video on how to transition to a zero drop shoes. I don't remember a running KZbinr that does zero drop shoes reviews consistently. It's quite niche.

[@EDDBUD]

A very interesting and valid suggestion. I know Kofuzi has been using the rocket but not on a consistent basis. Will perhaps discuss with my buddy Kev about how he finds the shoes. In fact he might do a little video. Let me get in the case with that. Thanks. 👍🏼😊🏃🏻‍♂️

[@danielgutowski3807]

I was able to PR in the half marathon with the adios 5 in 1:29. Good luck on your goal and consider wearing these! I thought the Vaporflys were the truth and now I am thinking I might actually enjoy the adidas more. The vaporfly seems to have the performance advantage but I love how I feel in the adidas; low to the ground and nimble.

[@EDDBUD]

Hey Daniel. I think the Vaporfly is like a Tesla and the adidas like a vintage mustang. Both great performance but very different feel and implementation. Thanks for you input. It’s much appreciated. Thanks for watching. 👍🏼😊🏃🏻‍♂️

[@danielgutowski3807]

EDDBUD couldn’t agree more. Great analogy! You can’t go wrong with either one you choose for the race. Good luck 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@P3rd3n2]

I'm looking to buy new shoes cause my old Brooks one's are so worn out. But I can't decide between the Takumi Sen 6, Adios 5, RC2.0 and SL20🙈 from the look I would go with the Takumi but...

[@MrHamsterworld]

How would you say they compare to Boston 8s? I have to pick between buying the two but I can't decide which to go for

[@EDDBUD]

Not tried the Boston 8. This one is for the 5k all out type efforts, its very minimal in underfoot cushion. Maybe the boston is a more daily type shoe, somewhat more versatile. Hope this helps! Thanks for watching and stay safe 👍😊🏃‍♂️

[@andrewcollier3495]

Great reviews Edd and keep the comedy coming also :)

[@EDDBUD]

Hey Andrew. Glad your enjoying the content. Happy running 👍🏼😊🏃🏻‍♂️

[@jomohund]

Wow...light shoe. And it’s orange! Looks awesome! How does it compare to a NB Rebel? I’m not a Harry Potter fan so much, but HufflePuff is an interesting thing to be, I’m sure. 🥳

[@EDDBUD]

Hey John. I think I prefer the lockdown on the sen rather than the rebel. It’s a more simple design and has great fit straight out the box. The mesh is super easy to clean also which is a bonus. Thanks for watching. 👍🏼😊🏃🏻‍♂️

[@MiracleWarriors]

I loved the Adizero Adios 4 and considered it best running shoe I used in 2019. Do you think I would have any problems adapt to the Takumi Sen ? Can't wait for the Ados 5 and I don't end ran marathons ... just do max of 14 Km long runs for fun , once a week, atm.

[@chuarh7393]

MiracleWarriors u sure u not overstressing your body with that inconsistent and sudden long run?

[@MiracleWarriors]

@@chuarh7393 I run in the treadmill at my gym 3x per week, after doing a full body workout, plus a long run on Saturdays ,outside to relax and get some fresh air. I wanted to be able to run more and faster but I also love workout to have the shape of a "Tarzan" so I don't have enough energy to be a hardcore runner as well. Thanks for your concern. 👍

[@EDDBUD]

I do love the adios 4. Really simple shoe and great lockdown. Traction is superb also. Thanks for watching 🏃‍♂️ 😊 👍

[@nilsma1417]

Looks nice, i am going to try the Skechers Razor 3 soon.

[@EDDBUD]

After heavyweight shoes I’m going the other way to lightweight stuff. Thanks for watching. 👍🏼😊🏃🏻‍♂️

[@TheDaizen]

takumi sen 5 or should go for 6....any other suggestions for racing flats m a sub 15 runner and need for racedays and fast tempos.....love from india

[@EDDBUD]

The Sen 6 is awesome, super light and very good traction. It would be my choice right now for a 5 or 10k, maybe though a little too firm for my poor old 40 year old bones for more than a half marathon. :) Thanks for watching and i hope this helps 😊👍🏃‍♂️

[@Boosted_C8]

Good video man. Is it more reasonable to compare these to the Pegasus turbo 2’s instead of the next percent or 4%? Those seem more targeted to marathon shoes versus the Pegasus turbo 2’s that are a long distance trainer or logical 10k or half marathon shoe? I’d love to try these out for a half I’ve got coming up but I’m questioning their comfort over a half marathon distance vs the Pegasus turbo 2’s.

[@EDDBUD]

A great idea! Watch out later this week for a vs video between these two shoes. 👍🏼😊🏃🏻‍♂️

[@jkhoudini]

Neither. Closest bike product is prob streak. The older streaks are actually closer in ethos of these low profile Japanese racing flats.

[@famillechampagne5046]

Hi Edd, very good review, just discovering your chanel, loving it ! I am a long time user of the Takumi, both Sen and Ren, I realised that from the Sen 4 to the 5, I had to size down Half a point. The Sen 5 is roomier in the toebox. Is the Takumi 6 fits more like the version 4 or 5. Some review says it has a narrow toebox. Being in Canada, those shoes are not available here anymore. I am ordering them from the Uk. So I need the know the right size to order. Tx.

[@EDDBUD]

Hello there. Many thanks for commenting. In adidas and new balance shoes I seems to prefer them a half size up. This one is no different and I went for a 11.5. I seem to fall in between an 11 and a 11.5 for some nikes. Hope this helps in some way. It’s certainly narrow and a 11 wouldn’t have been comfortable for use for me. Thanks for tuning in and stay safe 👍🏼😊🏃🏻‍♂️

[@famillechampagne5046]

Thank you, have you ever tested the version 4 or 5. If so where they the same size as your new version 6 ?

[@mikowhy9608]

Do you think these shoes require fast legs? And that actually determines a race distance? I imagine these to be rather a pain in half marathon. So what would a close option but a more forgiving one? - the Boston? Or stick with the Turbo 2 (for example) and forget the adizero line?

[@EDDBUD]

Hey Miko. I think that some runners who can’t sustain a more midfoot/forefoot strike will suffer in this shoe as the miles increase. It’s very much designed to persuade you to land on the front area of the shoe. Lots more cushion in the turbo. This one for me is best suited for 5k to 10k. Though I would be interested to see it’s performance for me personally with a 13.1 mile effort. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching. 👍🏼😊🏃🏻‍♂️

[@mikowhy9608]

@@EDDBUD well, I'm afraid it may be me. This orange nimble racer will have to wait. Adizero Boston too. ...Next$/$? - no way. 😋 I'll test myself first (barefoot;) in few half marathons, then decide. So I will watch closely your impressions.

[@ericpetersen8645]

That is a great looking shoe.

[@EDDBUD]

It’s a real looker. Nice and simple yet standout without being too over the top. Thanks for watching 👍🏼😊🏃🏻‍♂️

[@dokutaaguriin]

Nice T-shirt. I have the same one!!! I have the Takumi Sen 5s(love them) and wonder about the new lightstrike material in the 6s. The designer: 大森敏明 (oo mo ri to shi a ki) Last name first, first name last. What did you think of the new, larger torsion bar?

[@EDDBUD]

Hey! Sorry about the bad pronunciation. I need to read up more on the Japanese language and customs. The torsion bar seems to create a very solid and stable shoe as I found the initial run superb. Perhaps one of the most comfortable shoes for me that I have worn in the last 18 months. It’s simple and very functional. Fit is very good and you feel little pressure over the forefoot. Thanks for commenting and watching. 👍🏼😊🏃🏻‍♂️

[@EDDBUD]

Also I treasure this shirt. Given to me by Kofuzi back in 2018. 👍🏼😊🏃🏻‍♂️

[@Bigsmallcountry]

Good shoes. I have the Adizero Adious 5

[@antflynn7]

Can you give any size comparison? I live in Ireland and have never had the option to try Takumi Sen. A lot of reviews say to go up a full size from normal in the older models. I was 11.5uk in the adios boost 2 and usually 11.5 UK in New Balance Zante and Fuel Cell Rebel. I’m 11uk in Beacon2 for some reason. Also usually closer to 11.5 in Kinvaras. For once adidas go up to 12 and 12.5uk on their website for Takumi Sen 6 so considering trying them. My current racing flat is Saucony A8 size 11uk and they are like an absolute glove on my slightly narrow feet.

[@EDDBUD]

Hey there. I would typically go for an 11 in most shoes. These feel great in an 11.5. For the rebel I wish I had gone up a half size. Fixed it with alternative insoles though. For the sen I think a half size up is the key. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching 👍🏼😊🏃🏻‍♂️

[@jeffw654]

I have 2 pairs of the Takumi Ren ( including one I haven't worn yet). I raced several times in them in 2017, including my 2nd sub-3h marathon. I tested them out a few times last year and they still went well (most of 2018 and 2019 I was a bit injured so stayed away from the quick stuff and stuck to ultras). I plan on racing my first Parkrun in a long time this weekend! Do you know how these compare to the Sen and how you tell which variation they are e.g. 1, 2, 3? Do you have plans to start racing around Europe or are the shoes eating away your budget?

[@EDDBUD]

Hey Jeff. I would love a race or two in Europe. Later this summer perhaps. Though I do love a colder climate so that might affect my choice a little. Not sure on the differences between this and the REN. I have read there is more boost in this version in comparison to the sen 5. This could be a good more affordable alternative and better responsiveness than the Vaporfly. Seems like a somewhat simpler and purer shoe. Thanks for watching. 👍🏼😊🏃🏻‍♂️

[@Thedoogster77]

@@EDDBUD The REN is the more padded (and therefore heavier) daily training version of the SEN. Just like the Zoomfly is the daily training version of the Vaporfly.

[@EDDBUD]

Ahhh makes sense. I would love to try the sen on a 5k road race. A series of those coming up in April. 👍🏼😊🏃🏻‍♂️

[@jeffw654]

@@EDDBUD I looked it up and the difference is 10g and 2-3mm offset. I don't see it as a daily trainer or the comparison vaporfly to zoomfly. I heard that the 10km road world record was recently set in the Sen. I think that these shoes will be better at 5km and 10km races where there are tight turns over the Vaporfly. I don't see you coming downunder to race here, if you need a cool climate 😁

[@grahamhowes3912]

Adidas was always my go to brand for sports shoes, all the way through high school...hockey boots, rugby boots, cricket spikes, running shoes...you name it, if I had it, it definitely was made by Adidas! A few years down the line and all I own from Adidas is a running visor, a t-shirt and a pair of shorts...Adidas just hasn't excited me in a very long time, their boost midsoles seem dated and lagging behind some of the other manufacturers...I'm not talking about carbon fibre plates and all that nonsense, just plainly about comfort and durability (I know some manufacturers aren't all that great at durability either (looking at you here Nike)...I guess they can't all build a shoe like Asics can...but Adidas just hasn't done much for me lately...this Takumi Sen 6 does look promising though, I would love to hear more from you about them as you stack up miles Eddbud! Especially regarding the half marathon distance...they look really good to me for that type of race! Thanks for the great review! 👍

[@EDDBUD]

Thanks for your comments Graham. I’m very impressed by the quality and comfort of the shoe early doors. I’m sad that the town is shrouded in ice and mist right now. These are calling to me! 👍🏼😊🏃🏻‍♂️

[@grahamhowes3912]

@@EDDBUD That I can understand that Eddbud! We're dealing with 40degC+ type temps here so it's tough running but for a different reason...I'm happy to hear about the build quality, that usually leads to a pretty decent durability...you can have the best materials but if you put them together incorrectly you don't get the durability benefits of those good materials...it's because you mentioned that you like the build and the comfort that I would consider these for my rotation...but because they're really more of a racer than a trainer shoe, I guess we have to look at it's durability a little differently...am I correct in thinking that you should expect less mileage out of racing shoes than out of trainers?

[@EDDBUD]

I always think light and minimal for racing. For training I’m happier in more cushioned shoes for those recovery and easy paces. But for tempo and race pace I like the vest, racing shorts and light shoes. But with that comes more limited durability. Lots of folks wear Asics but they are so heavy to me. As a light fellow I enjoy a less present shoe and this really excites me. On durability only time will tell. 👍🏼😊🏃🏻‍♂️

[@grahamhowes3912]

@@EDDBUD Good point of view...I also don't weigh a lot so cushioning isn't top of my list...I often do 20k+ long runs in the same shoes I do 10k races in. With regards to Asics, I was merely speaking to their durability, I haven't actually run in Asics for about 3 years now, my last pair was before Strava was a thing...but I do know prolific runners who always praise Asics for the sheer mileage they get out of them. I wouldn't mind trying a pair of the new Gliderides though...

[@EDDBUD]

The GlideRide is the one exception. A heavy shoe but a good one for comfort and rolling miles. Literally. 😂

[@jimoconnor8597]

Great review!!!!! Where does an interested party get their hands on these shoes?

[@EDDBUD]

Hey Jim. It appears that these are not yet available in the US. I think the Adios 5 and these will be there soon though. 👍🏼😊🏃🏻‍♂️

[@jimoconnor8597]

@@EDDBUD I'll keep an eye out!

[@genysmenrunner1677]

How this compares to adios 4 or 5? I tend to feel the adios firmer after a few miles. Did you tried the takumi sen 5? Which do you like more 5 or 6?

[@EDDBUD]

A little firmer than the adios 4. Not tried the sen 5. This one is a get up on your toes and go for it shoe. Not for heel strikers. Better shoes for that style. Thanks for watching and stay safe 😊👍🏼🏃🏻‍♂️

[@genysmenrunner1677]

EDDBUD great, thanks for the help

[@craigtsmith6957]

The Taky Sen is the fastest shoe in the world - itbroke the 10 km world record 2 weeks ago in Valencia in 26:24!

[@EDDBUD]

It’s certainly a fast shoe. So light and nimble. That chap was moving in the sen 5. Smiling too! Thanks for watching. 👍🏼😊🏃🏻‍♂️

[@musclelessfitness2045]

That's what people are saying, but I'm not sure if he might have used a prototype carbon shoe that looks like a Takumi.

[@musclelessfitness2045]

How do you compare the bounciness of these shoes to the Next%?

[@EDDBUD]

Hey buddy! Less bounce but more impetus to hit the midfoot /forefoot as the lovely boost is there. Both light but very different implementation. Thanks for watching. 👍🏼😊🏃🏻‍♂️

[@djclass005]

A running shoe reviewer with a love for indie, funny and very European combination!:-)

[@EDDBUD]

Thanks Klaas! Glad your enjoying the videos and content. I love the indie and try to inject some terrible dad humour into things! 👍🏼😊🏃🏻‍♂️🇪🇺

[@stenna9274]

Jens Lekman is great! I think I actually was at the same festival - Explosions in the Sky’s ATP weekend at Minehead 2008, right? That was a massive weekend.

[@EDDBUD]

That’s the event. A superb performance and a great album. Those festivals were really something. 👍🏼😊🏃🏻‍♂️

[@daveaskew2105]

Only for very light runners.....as with Adios.....nowhere near enough cushioning for me

[@edderepa9685]

good feedback

[@daveaskew2105]

@@edderepa9685 I wonder if their new pebax plated shoe will available in due course

[@EDDBUD]

Let’s hope so Dave. The lightness of the Vaporfly is what gives it that mass appeal. Thanks for watching both 👍🏼😊🏃🏻‍♂️

[@BirdfluDracula]

Nice review Edd. Have any idea where someone in the states could pick these up?

[@EDDBUD]

Hey Cameron. I note that adidas some slower to get these over to the USA. Very odd as it’s a superb shoe and I can see many road racer interested in its properties. Thanks for watching. 👍🏼😊🏃🏻‍♂️

[@antflynn7]

I’ve heard of US folk using Rakuten website for the likes of these

[@BirdfluDracula]

EDDBUD seems like we never get the cool Japanese racing flats over here. Ah well.

[@EDDBUD]

Let’s hope a release soon for you guys. In fairness it’s kind of hidden away here. A secret club almost! 😂

[@jkntrds9635]

track shoe for the road, is that a fair description?

[@EDDBUD]

I think so. It’s very minimal, but super grip on gravel, road, light trails and pavement. Impressed with the outsole traction and responsive feel. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching. 👍🏼😊🏃🏻‍♂️

[@austinjon31]

How to get these in size US 12?? Can't find anywhere!

[@EDDBUD]

They seem very rare now. I think people snapped them up. Nothing on the adidas site or sportshoes? I know they don’t tend to have many stateside. Thanks for watching and stay safe 😊👍🏼🏃🏻‍♂️

[@chouxalacreme5488]

make a video with saucony Type A 9

[@ericsisk1]

Where do you get them?

[@EDDBUD]

Hey Eric, available here in the uk on adidas store. Only very recently. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching. 🏃‍♂️ 😊 👍

[@ericsisk1]

EDDBUD Thanks man!

[@ryanmarshall2097]

Does this shoe fit true to size?

[@EDDBUD]

I went up a half size from my Nike and Altra size. For any adidas shoe I go up a half to an 11.5. Hope this helps. 👍🏼😊🏃🏻‍♂️

[@ryanmarshall2097]

@@EDDBUD Yes it does :) Thank you, I found one that is a 9.5 and I am normally a 9 in other shoes so wasn't sure whether to order it or not but I am going to give it a go. Thank you :)

[@user-uv4tt7ot6w]

How heavy is it？？？😃

[@EDDBUD]

Hello, it’s approx 215g in a UK size 11.5. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching 👍🏼😊🏃🏻‍♂️

[@user-uv4tt7ot6w]

@@EDDBUD Thank you very much！！

[@EDDBUD]

No problem. It’s a great shoe, light, fast and very useful for perhaps 5 or 10k racing. 👍🏼😊🏃🏻‍♂️

[@user-uv4tt7ot6w]

regarding sizes, is it the same as the previous one？

[@EDDBUD]

Haven’t tried the previous one but I found a 11.5 was perfect for me. An 11 would have been too short. I am typically a size 11 in most other models. 😊👍🏼🏃🏻‍♂️

[@user-uv4tt7ot6w]

@@EDDBUD thank-you！！

[@konstantinosk4842]

have u tried the adizero prime ltd ? if not do so...

[@NcraftyN]

Same as adios

[@TimGrose]

Ah interesting you found these OK. Did you know that the world 10K road record got set in a version of these the other week by Rhonex Kipruto 26:24. Bit unclear though if the 6 or 5 but whatever not a Nike Vaporfly variant and seemingly no carbon plate! I got the Adios 5 recently and did a video on them and quite like them. They are a bit "heavier" than these ones you reviewed and think more of a "normal" 10% or so drop. I got a much older version of the Sen a few years back but they always came up short and I don't have the option to go up 0.5 size so never really got much use out of them. Whatever even the Adios are quite a shock after much more cushioned shoes. The difference is not always on the run but the soreness in your legs and Achilles in the days after! That said a light shoe makes you want to go fast but can be tricky when get tired. I think that is largely the difference to the Nike ones. "Out of the blocks" these are probably faster but just feel you can keep going longer.

[@gurnekgill7757]

Tim Grose 26:17:53 is the world record

[@TimGrose]

@@gurnekgill7757 Note road and track. Your time is the track world record.

[@antflynn7]

It was the Takumi Sen 5 which can be picked up some places for €100 at the moment depending on size. That particular world record is about 99.5% Rhonex Kipruto though and not so much the shoe. The current marathon world record is about 95% Kipchoge

[@TimGrose]

@@antflynn7 Thanks for clarifying. Not sure would agree with those percentages though. Kipchoge is of course Olympic champion, former World Champion, several other medals in those and won every marathon ever done bar one including 8 majors. You don't do that on only being 95% as good as anybody else.

[@antflynn7]

Tim Grose ah no doubt he is one of the all time greats. I was referring more to his best in the Zoom Streak in his prime was 2:03 and he brought this down to 2:01 with the reduced work load required in the carbon plated VF/Next % on the same course. The 4% came from tests comparing the VF to Zoom Streak and adios boost, so they offer 4% improved running economy which translates to 1-2 mins at the very top end and tends to grow gradually moving towards 3 hour marathon. It’s been proven in multiple tests and a study of global marathon times between 2016 and the end of 2019. So I would give 4-5% of the current marathon world record to the shoe. The adios boost and zoom streak 6 are argued to be 1% shoes at best.

[@reperry246]

Thailand ❤️

[@EDDBUD]

Thanks for tuning in Thanks for watching 😊👍🏼🏃🏻‍♂️

[@oliverhayward3655]

Hey Ed, you have mentioned discount codes on a couple of vids. Where do you typically find these codes?

[@EDDBUD]

Hey Oliver. I search around and utilise whatever I can find. Adidas do offer so codes when you rack up purchases in their store also which is were this one came from. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching. 👍🏼😊🏃🏻‍♂️

[@oliverhayward3655]

EDDBUD copy that! Thanks ed. Keep up the good work

[@ScheKitoff]

Slytherins FTW

[@EDDBUD]

🤣 thanks for watching 😊👍🏼🏃🏻‍♂️

[@ScheKitoff]

😄 left a comment this time around. Im on an EDDBud binge during quarantine. 🍻

[@scopeyui240]

Logo look nice But I'm not a racing guy

[@seligseligabc123]

Torpedos are fast!...;-)..

[@EDDBUD]

Depends on the day, my legs are like lead today! :)

[@seligseligabc123]

@@EDDBUD A good day for Netflix then surely, in between time with beast, mini buds & miss bud of course.;-)..

[@MilanSmore]

Damnn Slytherin disrespect, I do see you are a Hufflepuff tho

[@EDDBUD]

Yes apparently so! It’s a warm hat, my wife has “borrowed” the nice red one. 🙁 Thanks for watching 👍🏼😊🏃🏻‍♂️

[@MilanSmore]

@@EDDBUD Hufflepuff members are described as loyal and hard working 👍

[@EDDBUD]

That’s me! In that case my wife was being nice ! 🤣