Step 02 — The lineup
6 shoes scored across eleven metrics · Any purpose
You may also enjoy
Mizuno Wave Rebellion Flash 2 — Plated tempo shoe with Mizuno's aggressive geometry at half the racer price.
Sizing note
Adizero Takumi Sen 10, Streakfly 2, FuelCell SuperComp Pacer v3, Sinister run snug — go up half a size, especially for long runs.
Durability
Plated models here average ~233 mi; non-plated land closer to ~267 mi.
Step 03 — Every metric
| Metric | Adidas Takumi Sen 8 | Adidas Adizero Takumi Sen 10(2024) | Nike Streakfly 2(2025) | Brooks Hyperion 2(2024) | New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Pacer v3 | Saucony Sinister | Asics Hyper Speed 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 168 g / 5.9 oz | 162 g / 5.7 oz | 176 g / 6.2 oz | 204 g / 7.2 oz | 190 g / 6.7 oz | 190 g / 6.7 oz | 210 g / 7.4 oz |
| Drop | 6 mm | 6 mm | 6 mm | 8 mm | 6 mm | 6 mm | 7 mm |
| Stack (heel) | 30 mm | 33 mm | 32 mm | 30 mm | 32 mm | 33 mm | 32 mm |
| Cushioning | |||||||
| Flexibility | |||||||
| Stability | |||||||
| Rocker geometry | |||||||
| Energy return | |||||||
| Responsiveness | |||||||
| Toe-box | Narrow | Narrow | Narrow | Narrow | Narrow | Narrow | Standard |
| Plate | Carbon | Carbon | Nylon | — | Carbon | Carbon | — |
| Intended pace | 5:00–6:45 /mi | 5:00–6:45 /mi | 5:15–7:00 /mi | 6:15–8:15 /mi | 5:15–7:15 /mi | 5:15–7:15 /mi | 5:45–7:45 /mi |
| Purpose | Race day | Race day | Race day, Tempo | Tempo, Race day | Race day, Tempo | Race day, Tempo | Tempo, Race day |
| Sizing | Size up ½ | Size up ½ | Size up ½ | True to size | Size up ½ | Size up ½ | True to size |
| Durability | ~200 mi | ~200 mi | ~250 mi | ~300 mi | ~250 mi | ~250 mi | ~250 mi |
| Price | $160 | $180 | $170 | $140 | $180 | $180 | $100 |
Your reference shoe is shown first for context. Cushioning, flexibility and stability are rated 1–5.