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- Ready to propel you through gnarly terrain, the Tecton X 3 adds winglets to its carbon fiber plates for extra stability in just the right spots, and two layers of PEBA in the midsole-our lightest, most resilient compound. Redesigned lug shape and positioning on a Vibram® Megagrip with Litebase outsole provide better traction, while a dynamic vamp allows feet to splay as the miles fly by. Topping it off, a knit collar extends up from the tongue like a gaiter to mitigate trail debris, and a lightweight Matryx® textile upper makes this version more durable and trail-worthy than ever.
- MATRYX® upper features high-tensile synthetic fiber strands across the midfoot for enhanced durability and strength at minimal weight.
- Textile and synthetic lining.
- Polyurethane insole.
- Lace-up closure in a round toe silhouette.
- Pull loops in front and back for easy on and off access.
- Branding on upper.
- Vibram® MegaGrip® rubber outsole.
- Imported.
- Product measurements were taken using size 9, width D – Medium. Please note that measurements may vary by size.
- Measurements:
- Weight: 9 oz
| Color | Blue Twilight |
|---|---|
| size | 10, 10.5, 11, 11.5, 12, 12.5, 13, 14, 7, 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5 |
| width | D – Medium |
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Bell –
Really light weight, carbon fiber plates are impressive.
T L –
I normally wear size 10 us men. Always buy Tectons but this one is half size small for me.
Logman –
I ran a 50K with this shoe right out of the box. I had my backup shoes available if any issues. No issues at all. I love them.
Sw –
Just buy the Tecton x2 while it’s on sale or buy another carbon plated shoe from another brand like North Face, Nike, or Adidas. They made this version heavier and more unstable with the new midsole. Even worse, the new upper is terribleit totally rubbed my heels raw on a long run.
RoadTrailRunner –
I’ve had and still have many good-to-great trail shoes, but the Tecton X 3 really takes things to the next level for trail running. I’m not an ultra runner and usually run in between 10~20 miles about 3 times per week around the trails in my very hilly neighborhood. So, yes, I do run the trails quite a lot although not ultra distances in one-go. But now that I have the Tecton X 3, I’m going to give 50K a shot soon and then go from there. This shoe is a pure joy to run in. I’ve got around 70 miles over 5 runs in this shoe in little over a week and each run felt better as the upper molds to my feet and the foam/plate in the midsole break in. It’s bouncy and propulsive but still very comfortable underfoot and, most surprisingly, very stable – even on very uneven and mildly technical trails. I’m in SoCal, so the trails are mostly smoothened dirt/gravel with rolling hills, so I haven’t tested it on steep and rocky mountain trails yet. It’s probably not the best for such terrains due to the stack height, but it should be okay. For relatively flat desert-like trails (West Coast), this shoe is a dream. The bounce and the propulsion coming from the PEBA foam and plate in the forefoot really makes hill climbs much easier and more fun and the extra foam on the heel along with the superb grip of the Vibram Litebase outsole makes the downhill runs exhilaratingly fun. And the comfort underfoot is just amazing. Even after a 15-mile run, I feel like I’ve only gotten started in terms of comfort. The fit is a bit roomier than I expected and took me a little while to dial in with the right thickness socks and lacing, but I’d say it’s true to size. It felt a bit narrow on the side of the forefoot area although the toe-box is roomy enough for the toes to splay. Loosening the lacing a bit in that area while tightening more in the toe-box and the ankle/heel have fixed the issue and I don’t experience any hot spots anymore. Overall, an amazing trail shoe and I’m extremely happy with it.
WMM4 –
I was reluctant to buy them based on the price but after trying them on and doing a quick test run I was sold. I only have 30 miles so far but this shoe feeling awesome. The fit is spot on, the midsole is incredible feeling at a variety of paces.
The only issue I have is with the gaiter. the gaiter itself is super comfortable and I don’t really notice it, however the seam, that runs along the Achilles is causing some rubbing on one of feet, to the point that I’m probably going to have to tape it on longer runs to prevent blistering. . I think it’s more my shoe and not inherent to the line itself. The seam it’s self and the rest of the gaiter are very soft and comfortable but where seam is glued together is a little stiffer and it has crinkled ever so slightly and in just the right way to cause the rubbing. That being said, It won’t prevent me from continuing to run in this shoe, this is probably the most comfortable and fun trail shoe I’ve run in to date
Loki R –
Just as the headline states, I bought these, they arrived on Tuesday, and my first run with them was that Saturday (today), and I ran my first 50k in shoes I had never run in before. I know, but I had a feeling they would work, and I went with my gut. I was rewarded. I had worn the Zegama 2 for all my training and planned to wear those for the race, but I wanted something lighter and with a plate, and these came out at the right time (especially the black and blue colorway!). They were a welcome roomier fit than the Zegama 2 also. Midsole was plenty soft and responsive, and the gator simply works 100%. No hot spots, wore my usual size and they fit great. It was a perfect experience.
What I would warn potential buyers of is the soft toe-guard. Again, this was my first 50k, and the declines were steep and jam-packed with raquetball-sized rocks. A trip on one occasion, and the kick-up of a rock by one foot, which was subsequently punted by my other foot, smashed my big toe. The inexperience and sloppy running couldn’t be blamed on the shoe of course, but the protection wasn’t there to save my inexperienced and sloppy late-race running. Honestly though, more robust toe-guards could potentially catch the long toe, and that is a deal-breaker in my opinion, so I prefer the softer toe-guard. Just have to be careful.
Bottom line, this shoe worked instantly for me out of the box, and it was an amazing run. Even in the final 10k of the 50k, I was still being taken care of by the shoe, with my legs saved, and my foot soles appreciating the protective and responsive midsole and split carbon plate. This has to be the best, if not top 3, trail shoes of the year. I have a feeling this will be a legendary shoe. You will be thrilled. They’re worth it.
South T –
If you move quickly on the trails, descending with aggression, and enjoy hammering the flats, this shoe is for you. The slower, heavier runner will not benefit from this high performance shoe it lacks stability and will break down much faster.
This shoes hikes really well. Some carbon models do not. An obvious plus for the trail runner.
It’s very light. The gaiter is functional. It climbs ridiculously well.
I’m a consistent 10.5 in Hoka (Mafate speed, SPEEDGOAT, cielo, etc.). Wider, and higher toe box than the SPEEDGOAT 5.
HM –
I have a ton of Hoka shoes including the Tecton x2.
Totally different feel. Legs, feet, knees love these shoes on rock and asphalt mix roads. Great job.
Louis –
I was initially very happy with the shoes, but upon closer inspection, I noticed a defect in the ankle sleeve. Given that I paid nearly $300, I expect the product to arrive in perfect condition. I’m now considering returning them and would appreciate your assistance in resolving this issue.
SW –
The gaiter is unnecessary overkill and the upper rubbed my heels raw like no other shoe ever has. I loved the Tecton x2 but they ruined it with this version. Wouldn’t buy this shoe again at any price.
Todd –
These shoes were so comfortable right out of the box. I was really intrigued by the gaiter because I tend to get quite a few pebbles in my shoes on my long runs on our local trails. No more stopping to clean out my shoes! The gaiter is super functional, but also makes the shoe so comfortable. It hugs the foot well without being tight. This eliminates the need for a runner’s knot or lace bite from having to really cinch down the laces. The shoe seems stable on the steep and technical trails and really wants to cruise on the flowy single track. In addition to the carbon plate making the miles go by faster and easier, it acts like a rock plate, dampening the force of landing on sharp, pointed rocks and roots. Overall, I couldn’t be happier with this purchase.
Trail K –
Bought these to pace someone during their 100M effort and then subsequently used them for a R3 excursion. Plush the whole way on all efforts. I’ve had some wider toe box shoes recently so these felt a little narrow but that caused no issues. The amount of cushion, depth of lugs, and sock like gaiter combined for an unbelievable foot experience. These shoes are so comfortable and I’d say they’re not just for “trail racing” like they’re engineered for. I’m a slow mid packer at best and these work great in a slog, grind it out, just get to the finish line ultra marathon, just as much as a run fast mountain 10k. These are a little less stable than some shoes I’ve worn and I do think you need to feel them out for a while to know what to expect and how quickly you can take switch backs but that’s a small concession. I would definitely these so far. I’m about 100 miles run in them and so far durability is good. Typically my Hoka foams deflate within about 200-250 miles so we’ll see how durable these end up being but so far so good.
Tecton X –
The volume of the shoe is perfect and fits true to size for me. In many narrow shoes I need to size up 1/2 a size, but these work for my somewhat wider feet very well. I especially love the roomy toe box and stretchy vamp which adapts well over longer efforts.
I have used these for a 40 mile technical run in the Sierras. I had zero issues with blisters and never needed to readjust anything. It is amazing to not get any rocks in the shoes due to the built in gaiters.
I use these for any runs longer than 10 miles. I would probably use them for every run if they weren’t so expensive.
Compared to the Tecton X 2s, these are way more comfortable and plush. The 2s gave me serious lace bite issues going downhill but I have zero issues with the 3s even though there isn’t a tongue. It’s magic. I also feel that the 3s are faster than the 2s and I definitely feel the supershoe sensation from the 3s. I think the 3s are strictly better than the 2s.
These shoes are also ridiculously fast downhill. I have a lot confidence running downhill in these and the plushness helps take the edge off the muscles when running faster on steeper descents.
These are also not too stiff when running uphill. Some other plated shoes feel counterproductive when running at grades of 15% or more. These feel no worse than my favorite nonplated trail shoes (Saucony Xodus Ultra 1s).
My only minor complaint is that I have punctured the exposed foam between the arch and heel. This was likely due to some sharp jagged rocks. Small rocks started collecting in the puncture hole. I fixed this by stuffing some packing foam into the hole and haven’t had any issues since.
I can’t comment on the water absorption that some folks are complaining about since I haven’t submerged them.
J N –
Im a 6x time buyer of tecton x2. Honestly i loved them and had high expectations for TX3.
I used them for the 1st time at CCC 2024.
Uphill, everything was fine, but I started having issues on flat and downhill. Ankle stability was not adequate, which led me to check if the laces were adjusted properly. They were.. twist my ankle several times anyway.
I ended up with a lot of pain at the front of my ankle due to the “over adjusted” laces. And a very bad dissapointment.
Despite my efforts to use them on easier training sessions, the result was the same: discomfort and lack of support.
I would not recommend this model. In fact, I just purchased two pairs of Tecton X2 before they run out.
LM –
Use daily as my primary trail shoe. Raced up to 50k distance with excellent comfort for hours on feet. Great fit. Gaiter sock upper is exceptional and stops all dirt and rocks from entering shoe. One of the only shoes I never need to adjust. The no tongue sock gaiter can be laced tight with no pressure points. I sized down half size from Speedgoats and fit is perfect. Good width with no slip.
I bought this after trying on at local running store and have been wearing it almost every run since. Great energy return and decent rock protection underfoot. I think the price is worth it for comfort and never having to adjust mid-run. Very impressive shoe.
Hoka, please keep the sock gaiter as is on version 4 and up.
Bigfoot15 –
I’ve used these for trail running on various terrain. Great on buffed out trails and technical trails alike. The cushion teamed up with the carbon plate makes for an amazing feel while running. This model also is more spacious than the prior Tectons which adds to the comfort.
Seth_b_movin –
Hoka hit the mark with this shoe. I have never felt so fast in a trail shoe, and still maintained that much stability on off trail travel. I wore this shoe on a few FKT attempts and races this past year, and it crushed. I was comfortable and felt so much power when pushing hard. I will definitely be purchasing another pair soon for races this year.
That G –
Gaitor is perfect. It’s a fast shoe. Like a Rocket X2 and Texton X2 had a baby and bammmm! This is it .