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Do you need a performance trail shoe? Maybe…maybe not, but it turns out the Tecton is pretty fun, which we learned with the second version. The Hoka Tecton X3 carbon plated trail shoe isn’t just for speed, it’s truly for function of runners that are out there DOING the hard things.Last year a lot of us scoffed at the idea of putting carbon plates in a trail shoe. Then I took the Tecton X2 out and found myself really…really enjoying the shoe. Due to the tread, I also found it pretty easily when from road to trail, which is pretty common for Colorado Front Range running.
The Tecton X3 has had some upgrades, specifically around the lugs and cushion so it will now be part of my trail only rotation. But we’re getting ahead of ourselves! Let’s talk about the features, the specs and why this shoe is going to surprise a lot of you.
As always, I note that I am super honest in my reviews about what works, doesn’t work and of course I have preferences in shoes after 20+ years running and testing hundreds for trails, roads or treadmills! So take what seems most valuable to you from here and decide if it’s a shoe worth adding to your rotation.
Hoka Tecton X3 Review
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