Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 vs Adidas Adizero Takumi Sen 10:
Which to Choose

The most immediate difference is weight and stack height. The Takumi Sen 10 comes in around 140g (men's US 9) on a 33mm heel stack, while the Adios Pro 4 weighs approximately 200g on a 39mm heel stack — a 60g weight difference and 6mm extra underfoot that directly reflects each shoe's design priorities. The Adios Pro 4 uses that extra stack to layer dual-density Lightstrike Pro for a noticeably plusher, more cushioned ride (rated 5/6 vs the Takumi Sen 10's 4/6), and pairs it with a more aggressive full-length rocker that creates an eager, tipping-forward sensation. The Takumi Sen 10's lower profile is firmer underfoot and keeps you much closer to the ground — sharper feedback, faster transitions, less of the trampoline effect. That difference in feel also translates to stability: the Adios Pro 4 scores 2/6 on stability and can feel genuinely tippy at easy paces on its tall, narrow platform, while the Takumi Sen 10's lower build gives it a more planted, secure ride (3/6), making it marginally more forgiving for runners who aren't locked into full race pace every second. Both shoes use carbon EnergyRods for propulsion, but the Adios Pro 4 extends rod coverage under the heel as well, contributing to its stronger rocker effect and making that bouncy, springy snap more pronounced at marathon pace. The Takumi Sen 10 pulls energy return from the forefoot and midfoot, rewarding a snappy, forefoot-driven stride without as much of that heel-to-toe roll. Drop is close enough on both shoes that it is not a meaningful differentiator. The decisive axis is distance: the Adios Pro 4's extra cushioning genuinely pays dividends when you're asking your legs to sustain race effort for a half or full marathon; past 10K, the Takumi Sen 10's thinner cushioning begins to accumulate impact in a way the Adios Pro 4 does not. At 5K, the Takumi Sen 10's weight advantage and connected, aggressive feel give it a clear edge the Adios Pro 4 cannot match.