Hoka Tecton X 4

RRP £220.00.

Scorecard

From the spec sheet and 3 independent reviews.

• Waterproof: 0 out of 100. Waterproof (GORE-TEX): No.
• Wide fit: 1 out of 100. Wide fit available: No. Reviewers: stable wide platform.
• Grip: 19 out of 100. Lug depth: 4 mm; Outsole: Vibram Megagrip Litebase. Reviewers: excellent technical grip; but shallow lugs in mud, tarmac wears outsole.
• Cushioning: 100 out of 100. Cushioning: max; Stack (heel): 40 mm.
• Lightweight: not sure yet. Weight: 275 g. Reviewers: Lightweight and protective.
• Durability: 27 out of 100. Reviewers flag: tarmac wears outsole.
• Rock protection: not sure yet.
• Stability: 76 out of 100. Reviewers: stable wide platform, Secure improved lacing.
• Breathability: 89 out of 100. Upper: Matryx Micro textile with integrated knit gaiter. Reviewers: breathable upper, Very breathable upper.
• Recycled materials: 13 out of 100. Our sources point clearly against it here.

Independent reviews

• Hoka Tecton X 4 Review: The Carbon Plated Racer for Any Trail Field Mag
• Hoka Tecton X 4 Review: The Trail Supershoe That Won Me Back Alastair Running
• Hoka Tecton X 4 fixes the Tecton X 3's flaws without losing its magic Believe in the Run

Specs

Upper

Matryx Micro textile with integrated knit gaiter

Midsole

Dual-layer PEBA foam (PROFLY X)

Outsole

Vibram Megagrip Litebase

Terrain

technical

Best for

racing long, technical trail ultras

Weight g

275

Cushioning

max

Lug depth mm

4

Release year

2026

Heel to toe drop mm

5

Stack height heel mm

40

Stack height forefoot mm

35

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