Tecton X

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 believe in what works for me. I like shoes with a lot of grip for technical terrain, not really high stack and a lower drop (4 mm is my preferred) but still somewhat cushioned. My favorite trail shoe for the past few years has been the Hoka Tecton X because of these factors, I don’t really notice a difference with the carbon plate and I’m slow anyway so I don’t think it would really matter but I like the other things about the shoe, except the price tag but I try to only buy it when it’s on sale! I also previously liked the Mafate 4 but Hoka really changed it with the 5 and now I’m not sure I want to try it because the stack and drop are way higher.

Love the t1- loved my speedgoat 3/4 and 5 was ok, 6 is meh- t1 makes me happy- I also like the zegama 2 for non technical- I will say, the t1 vibram is sticky! So careful on the first couple runs until you feel them out, I almost ate it when the rubber grabbed a rock on a steep downhill- different shoes would have just skipped over it

I think the best fit I’ve had after Inov-8 G270’s in wide is VJ Ultra 3. Plenty of energy and good grip too. Myself I’ve preordered now SG7 wide full size up and I wonder If it’s a keeper for me. I could get along with SG5, Tecton and Tecton X3. Rocket X trail created too much pressure on top of the toes, go figure 😃

so i've ran once already in Speedgoat 7 Wide. It fits well with proper heel lock and just enough space for the wide feet, whereas, length-wise the fit I had to size up to US 13, 2E. It is half-size up from SG5, Tecton X and Tecton X3 or most other brands. But SG5 had heel lockdown issues for me that is not there anymore. It is pretty hefty, at 355g in this size. I was skeptical at first because I've never used the shoe that heavy, but ride is nice, climbing surprisingly easy, it feels more cushioned than latest Tecton without being mushy or unnatural due to high stack. I felt good running downhill on the road with 3:20 min/km without destroying the legs. Quite happy overall. Not sure if i am feeling some pressure at the top of the toes, because they are already beat up from the last marathon. Maybe not be my top pair for the next ultra or technical mountains but good enough.

Hoka na pang-trail running gamit ko. Nakasurvive naman na ng marami-raming trek at hike, putik at ilog, nagamit ko na rin for Pulag. 😂 Inaayos ko lang ang sintas para better hold sa ankles. 👌

Hoka Tecton X :D Ok naman sya, hindi masakit sa paa kahit medyo magswell na kakalakad. Around 2 years na rin sakin. Ang di ko lang gusto, sobrang naputikan ko once, tapos di ko na matanggal yung marks ng mud. 😅

There's absolutely no running shoe that really works on wet, slippery rocks, you'd need crampons for that or whatever. I just did a 32k/2500m mountain crossing recently in heavy rain, and it was absolutely abysmal, although I'm an avid runner and mountaineer. It took me over an hour more than usual and I really reached my limit several times during that run. For everything else there are special rubber compounds that are more sticky than regular running shoes (like Vibram Megagrip). A lot of performative trail running shoes (Scarpa Spin Ultra 2, Hoka Tecton X, Hoka Mafate X, Dynafit Ultra Pro 2) use this very sole, others use a similar system (La Sportiva Prodigio Pro). They perform very well in a dry alpine environment, but have, as I said before, their limits in rain and mud. Also the additional grip adds to the already high abrasion, which means your soles will disintegrate even faster than regular runners. Not as bad as the early Salomon Speedcrosses, but don't expect to do 1000k in these boots. Edit: spelling

I have all the shoes described in my post, except the Dynafit, and I can do only somewhat agree. There's a difference, but the Vibram sole is not a jack of all trades either. I'm usually pretty assured when it comes to mountain running, but the Hoka Tecton X I used gave me 0 confidence.