Adidas Adizero Takumi Sen 8 Multi-Tester Review: Better than the Nike Streakfly?

[@stuartwalker6786]

Takumi Sen 8 all the way over the NN%2 ....More stable, feel like you're in control of the shoe, not the other way around where the NN%2 almost forces you to run in one specific way....., great toe off, fantastic grip.....more comparable to the Asics Metaspeed sky,I think the TS8 is better on hillier routes and up to 5k. Asics better over 5k but little in it. And my feet usually don't have a love-fest with Adidas!!

[@runfrankfurt]

Good review, thanks. I love my Takumi Sen 8 and can confirm the „strapped in rocket like feel“, but also the narrow fit. So far the longest run I did in them was a 9k run. It feels great running fast in these. Will take them for a 16k tempo run tomorrow and see how I get on with the narrow platform over a longer distance.

[@Npgilly1976]

Brilliant review guys, coming from a guy who absolutely loves the primeX The takumi sen 8 is a really underrated lower stack racing shoe and wow didn’t it suprise me, it is slightly firm at first but actually still feels similar to a high stack she like it’s big brother adios adizero 2,and real fun to run in and the pop you get in them , wow , extremely quick 🔥btw that colourway I love, love. Love , matching my prime x😂😂

[@TheRunTesters]

Thanks! It’s a cracking shoe and the colourway is amazing. I reckon the Takumi is the best version of that colourway in the line-up too haha, but the Adios Pro 2 is tempting in it!

[@paulouellet4926]

You guys work really well together!!! Thanks for the great review!

[@TheRunTesters]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it

[@fauxtek]

I also found the midfoot too tight but snipped the small threaded bit that holds the lateral side of the tongue (the tongue has a small bit of stitching on both medial and lateral side that attach the tongue to the upper). Made a HUGE difference in relieving the tight feel at midfoot by allowing the upper to open up a little more. But by keeping the medial side stitching intact, the tongue doesn't slide when running.

[@tomharrety]

I did the same lol 😂

[@TheRunTesters]

That’s a good shout!

[@Chicago_Jayhawk]

Just seeing this suggestion now. If I snip the lateral side, will it benefit the lateral side tightness/irritation on the outside midfoot bone that I get ? I broke my 5th Metatarsal in basketball years ago and the narrow fit irritates it for some reason.

[@fauxtek]

@@Chicago_Jayhawk Not sure if it will relieve your specific lateral irritation, but it will make the midfoot/throat of the shoe able to expand more.

[@georgesa.videau8332]

Thank you. Extremely useful review. The combo of your 2 different views/background/goals (footshape +stride ) makes an excellent review.

[@TheRunTesters]

Thanks, glad it was useful!

[@georgesa.videau8332]

@@TheRunTesters it is! ordered a Tak.Sen 8 and will wait for the Asics ms sky 2 for my A marathon in October.

[@stefanoviviani6064]

For me, these multi-tester reviewes are the most reliable on YT. Well done!

[@kennethmonroe6939]

Thanks for the review. Just picked up a pair on Eastbay for $80. Looking forward to using this shoe for 5K and 10K distances.

[@anbarazen]

Good one mates... really enjoyed the banter... Cheers from Malaysia

[@tomharrety]

I did 5k in the streakfly and sent them back. They were too soft, these though are amazing shoes. Better than the adios for me because of the less aggressive camber of the sole.

[@Chasery]

I got the takumi sen 8 for $140 USD which is $20 cheaper than the streakfly and the streakfly is sold out everywhere anyways. Pretty confident in my purchase. I'm at the age right not where I have a job but don't have any major expensives so I'm using all my money for running shoes🤣

[@MarkJWesson]

Great review as usual guys. Quick question off topic. When you say they are true to size in length, do you typically size up half a size from your normal shoe size?

[@TheRunTesters]

Thanks yeah we mean true to our running shoe size, which is a bit bigger than normal shoe size. Though in truth I (Nick) haven’t worn anything but running shoes for almost three years now!

[@therunningtattooartist5172]

Great review thank you! If I’m looking to run a 1:23 ish half marathon would you recommend this shoe? I loved it for a 5k but wasn’t sure if I’m a strong enough runner for this shoe. I was going to use Vaporflys… hope to hear from you

[@TheRunTesters]

Heyo, I think I’d go for the Vaporfly myself (Nick). Takumi is great, Vaporfly is tried and tested though!

[@therunningtattooartist5172]

Yeah I think you’re right! Thank you. 🙏🏻

[@MiracleWarriors]

I wanted to get this shoe in my country but for some reason it came near 40% more expensive then the Ultraboost 22 and it is like the same price of the Adidas Adios Pro 2. So I will pass on the Takumi Sen 8, unfortunately. It is not the same but for lower then half the price I could get the Puma Deviate Nitro or a Mizuno Wave Rebellion.

[@zlatantomba]

Takumi sen 8 vs endorphin speed?

[@cmo3]

Endorphin speed I like for half marathon and up. Takumi sen for 5 / 10K

[@TrailrunnerTroy]

Thanks for your excellent review. The turnover from the Sen 8 makes it less difficult to pick up the pace (for me) than the VaporFly. I’m averaging about a 1.5 percent average increase in cadence versus the Nike. Now I’m working on increasing my foot strength so I can race the Sen 8 for the half marathon distance. Curious if I can keep up that cadence and shave off some seconds beyond 10 K! Hey, us Grand Master runners can dream ;-)

[@TheRunTesters]

Thanks! That’s interesting on turnover, I (Nick) think there is a good half marathon shoe here for sure, though I’d go for the extra cush myself probably. Curious to try it tho so will try and line up a longer race in the Takumi at some point

[@ziadirida]

Can the insert be replaced? Nike vaporfly next% cannot.

[@toddboucher3302]

Looking for a replacement for my endorphin speed twos threes didn’t work for me um, how are these and like this is the speed twos were great for me. They did everything I could take them in easy run I could take them you know moderate to steady and I could take them on my speed workouts and how are these in, easier to moderate pay pace is it like you’re gonna be holding the shoe back or could they work? It’s not at the Niners are on these I’m seeing some fabulous deals on the eighth so I was just curious cause I might be dues are definitely don’t.

[@jeffreycapper9385]

I currently have the Saucony speed which i use for tenpo and speed work. is this shoe a match for them

[@adamhamilton14]

So would you choose Takumi Sen over Next%2 for 5/10k

[@bored4427]

Probably 5k, maybe a coin toss for 10k

[@jasoncooper1898]

Hi guys how you getting on with the adidas shoe?. Im looking for a fast 5k shoe even 10k cheaper alternative to my alfaflys and vaporfly please 🙏 thanks

[@TheRunTesters]

Hey Jason, it’s a great shoe! I’m (Nick) planning to do a 200km review in a few weeks

[@josiahmatson4457]

Hi, i know i'm late to the party, but i'm looking for a speed day trainer to pair with the VF2, would these be good do you guys think?

[@TheRunTesters]

Yeah they’d be great for it, if you can nab a deal on the Takumi’s even better. At full RRP you can probably find reduced Vaporflys for less to use as trainer!

[@josiahmatson4457]

@@TheRunTesters yeah, i've found the takumi's for half price somewhere... $140 aud is steal i think!

[@TheRunTesters]

Lovely!

[@61js]

Just bought for £136 from Wiggle.

[@randenlewis152]

just got for £91 from keller sport

[@randomark9161]

takumi sen 8 is what the boston 10 shouldve been

[@runfrankfurt]

No, I disagree. If you are looking for a Boston 10 like shoe and what it should have been, then I recommend the Adidas Adios 6. Great shoe, I love it. Perfect Boston 9 successor.

[@taylor1212eminem]

Takumi sen 8 DOES have the heel plate

[@TheRunTesters]

Interesting. That’s not the info I have! Happy to add a correction if wrong though, where did you see that it does?

[@taylor1212eminem]

@@TheRunTesters deep dive video on running warehouse. About half way in. Great review tho I agree with your points, the sen 8 is my favorite shoe in my collection

[@TheRunTesters]

Ah thanks for the tip, will check it out!

[@TheRunTesters]

That’s a great vid! Correction added to comment, thanks for flagging

[@JoutarouKuujou1]

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