HOKA Tecton X 3
Trail · Trail · Race
Show shoes for:
| Weight | Drop | |
|---|---|---|
| ClaimedMen | 10.2 oz | 5 mm |
| ClaimedWomen | 8.6 oz | 5 mm |
Sources and measurements
Measurements apply to the tested sample. Size and measurement method can affect the values.
Claimed · Men
Weight: 10.2 oz · Drop: 5 mm
Reference size not stated
- HOKA Tecton X 3 — men | HOKA · Reviewed 2026-10-10
Claimed · Women
Weight: 8.6 oz · Drop: 5 mm
Reference size not stated
- HOKA Tecton X 3 — women | HOKA · Reviewed 2026-10-10
CarbonPlate
TrailSurface
About the shoe
Trail racer with PEBA foam and parallel carbon plates. RunRepeat found strong energy return but a narrow fit; iRunFar's mainly dry-trail testing supported the grip and debris-blocking collar. Check foot width and collar comfort before choosing it for longer races.
- Comfort
- 80/100
- Response
- 90/100
- Stability
- 82/100
- Cushioning
- 86/100
TrailRaceLong run
Independent reviews
Reviewed specifications
- Plate
- Carbon
- Plate construction
- Parallelle plater
- Rocker
- —
- Cushioning
- 4.3/5
- Terrain
- Trail
- Roles
- Trail · Race · Long run
Manufacturer specifications
- Construction
- HOKA lists dual-layer PEBA and parallel carbon-fibre plates with winglets.
- Ankle collar
- HOKA lists a Matryx upper and an extended knit collar.
- Outsole
- HOKA specifies Vibram Megagrip Litebase rubber with Traction Lug.
- Tested energy return
- RunRepeat's laboratory testing found strong energy return.
- Fit
- RunRepeat found an overall narrow fit.
- Ankle collar
- iRunFar's Alli Miles found the collar kept volcanic grit out.
- Tested grip
- iRunFar reported good grip in mainly dry summer-trail testing; mud and snow were untested.
Sources: HOKA ↗ · RunRepeat ↗ · iRunFar ↗