Hoka - Tecton X 2

Have tried a few and here are my thoughts Saucony endorphin edges Very similar to endorphin pro 3s in ride. They are a fast shoe but let down badly by the grip (atrocious on wet rocks) and i struggled with the upper. Go half a size up to normal for these Brilliant for open firetrail Speedland SFD Is it carbon plated? Well they are in there but they offer the least assistance of any i have tried. Broad base and good grip with the absolute highlight being the lock down from the boas. Down side is they drain like shit without cutting the plug out and if you do that they let water in from any wet ground. Price is absurd for what you get Adidas terrex speed ultra This shoe is fast! Probably the quickest trail shoe i have used BUT They are incredibly unstable on anything even remotely uneven, hit a rock wrong and goodbye ankle. The instep rubbed my arch badly so only got 30k in them before passing them on l Hoka tecton x2 These have been an absolute workhorse for me. 400ks in my first pair and they have tons of life left in them. Maybe not the quickest ride but they are on par with the speedlands for stability but much lighter (cheaper too) Highlight for me is the way they drain Downside would be the tongue could be longer and thicker. Had issues with lace bite early on but got the fit dialed now. Great shoe for up to 50ks for me so far. Hoka tecton X3 Very bouncy ride, for me the most on par with road going super shoes. Took me a little to like and trust these shoes but now my go to race shoe. The grip is easily the best of all I have used including the X2s (can't beat vibram megagrip imo) They are wearing well and the ride settled down a touch to not throw me on bad landings( note it still will a bit) Down side, the lacing system not allowing a heel lock. Have to use thicker socks than normal (i prefer steigens) to mitigate the heel not locking 100% The upper is thicker than the X2s and doesn't drain quite as well but on par with most others

I use mafate speed 4s for most my runs but with use tecton x2s or tecton x3s for races depending on terrain.

Few are duplicate pairs because i like the shoes that much. 3 pairs of hoka mafates and 2 pairs of tecton x2s

Not easy at all as each has its own roll to play really. For speed and versatility it's hard for me to go past the hoka tecton X2. Has been incredibly hard wearing, easy to hold quick paces in and yet to find terrain that is to much for it.

Tecton x2 is one of my favourite trail shoes. Not a soft ride and not the quickest I have used but does everything I want really well. Is hard wearing too. Personally I would say the tecton x3 is the quicker shoe. Much bouncier ride though does sacrifice some stability for it. Adidas speed ultra. You dont have issues rolling ankles? You will in these shoes. Fastest shoe ive tried on open fire trail but you hit the slightest bump wrong and it tries to murder you. Definitely not for heel strikers. Fit didn't agree with me either so gave them away. I will echo other that the prodigio pro might just be the best all round shoe I have used on the market. Not plated but holds speed just as well and handles technical terrain with ease. Sizing can be tricky with them though Have tried the metafuji trails on and the heel felt wildly squishy and unstable. Seeing them used on trails confirmed that for me. Everyone I have seen using them collapses in badly through the heel once they get off the forefoot

Hoka Tecton X 2 and two pairs of Norda 001s

I really like the Hoka Tecton X and X 2. You can still find those online at a few places for really good prices. I haven’t tried the X 3, which have good reviews but are $$$

Hoka Tecton X. I haven’t tried the newish X 3, but the original X and the X 2 have been great for races with lots of runnable trail plus road sections. I’ve run in other trail shoes that felt awful when I had to cover road sections, but the Tectons are great.

\^\^\^ agreed on both the Tecton X2 and X3. Great combo of propulsion and ground feel, which usually don't go together. In super technical terrain I'd steer clear of all the carbon(ish) shoes, but these are as good as they come.

I did the Bluetrail 110 last year, I wore HokaTecton x2s. These were great in the technical sections and fast on the smoother trails later on. A big sketchy on the looser ground due to shorter lugs. If I ran it again I would wear La Sportiva Prodigio Pro. I've done three mountain ultras in them and they are the perfect combination of grip, cushion and technical capability.  Enjoy the race, it's an amazing experience. The sunrise over Teide is magical!

I love the Tecton X3s and like others said if it’s working for you then maybe don’t mess with it. That said, $275/pair adds up quickly when you’re doing a lot of miles. For gravel / fire roads I usually run in Nike Ultraflys which have a plate and more or less the same foam, but go on sale for $160. I also do a lot of miles in whatever Tecton X2s I can still find for sale and actually feel more comfortable in them on single track.

I tried Nike Ultrafly’s and the Hoka Tecton 2. I liked the Tecton a lot and used them for a 50M non technical race , they were great.

I’ve tried a few: Salomon Ultra Glide 1.5 is fast but narrow, Hoka Tecton X 2 is comfy but less quick, and Asics Metafuji Trail balances speed and traction well. Go for something light and grippy for long runs.

I loved these too! I still have a couple pairs in my rotation because I was able to find them on clearance at Nordstrom Rack, but I haven’t checked lately to see if they still have any. I have a pair of the 3s and they’re fine but I don’t like them as much as the 2s (or even the originals) and they’re even more expensive!

I really like the Hoka Tecton Xs, I’ve had multiple pairs of the X1s, X2s and now on my first pair of the X3s. The X2s were my favorite but I actually like the X3s more than I thought, the built-in gaiter is great for keeping rocks and sand out and I really don’t notice it’s there. I don’t love how expensive they are but I’m hoping they’ll last awhile. And you might still be able to find the X2s on clearance.

I really like the Hoka Tecton Xs, I’ve had multiple pairs of the X1s, X2s and now on my first pair of the X3s. The X2s were my favorite but I actually like the X3s more than I thought, the built-in gaiter is great for keeping rocks and sand out and I really don’t notice it’s there. I don’t love how expensive they are but I’m hoping they’ll last awhile. And you might still be able to find the X2s on clearance.

- Hoka Tekton X 2, almost dead, my favourite, sad they are discontinued - Hoka Speedgoat, also due for retirement, they’re OK. It not great - just broke out some fresh Hoka Challenger 7s, have had versions of these for years - used to run in Salomons of all kinds, also La Sportiva