Tecton X

I had the original tecton a few years back actually, didn't love it and definitely wouldn't pick it for anything with muck but I'll give them a look. Thanks

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've recently discovered going half a European size up for all my running shoes is the game changer. I'm sad I didn't discover this years before! So I'm a 44 and go for 44.5 and the fit on all my running shoes Nnormal's and Hoka's is now perfect. I recently ran a 24k with 1200m of elevation in the Hoka Tecton 2. Absolutely fabulous shoe. Gritty, rocky, tree roots, wet, muddy the track and day had it all. The Hoka's were rock solid. Literally! I've learned shoe preference is highly personal so you got to see what's right for your feet. Test a few times before the big day, don't wear the new shoes day one.

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.