Hoka
Hoka Tecton X 3
Dual carbon plates for propulsion on climbs. Race-day tool for strong runners.
PR Run scores
PR Run derived fit scores
100-miler readiness
Will this shoe survive a hundred-mile night? 33 mm stack, cushion 3/5
Descent tolerance
Does it save your toenails on long descents? 28 mm forefoot, heel counter 1/5
Swelling room
Room to grow when your feet swell? 26.4 mm toebox height
Grit resistance
Does dust stay outside the shoe? 3 BR breathability
Hot-day comfort
How well does it breathe in heat? 3 BR / ?% drying
Achilles-friendly
Kind to a cranky achilles? 5 mm drop, heel counter 1/5
Full specs
Drop
5 mm
Heel stack
33 mm
Forefoot stack
28 mm
Weight
272 g
Lug depth
4 mm
Plate
Yes
Waterproof
No
Foam
CMEVA
Lab measurements
Fit intelligence
Toebox width
Narrow toebox (73.1 mm vs 96 mm median)
Toebox height
Slightly tall (26.4 mm vs 25 mm median)
Runs small. Consider a half size up.
Fit numbers from the lab. Swell guidance: foot care.
In the review circuit
Questions before you race
Is the Hoka Tecton X 3 good for 100-mile races?
Solid. 33 mm stack, cushion 3/5. 100-miler readiness score 63/100.
Does the Hoka Tecton X 3 fit wide feet?
No. Toebox is 73.1 mm which is narrow. Look elsewhere if you need width.
What is the drop on the Hoka Tecton X 3?
5 mm, with a 33 mm heel stack and 28 mm forefoot.
Is the Hoka Tecton X 3 plated?
Yes. Plate type: full carbon. Race-day propulsion, less flex for slow trail.
Is the Hoka Tecton X 3 good on wet rock?
Lab traction has not been measured for this model yet.
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swellingRoom: 100/100 (Elite)
descentTolerance: 82/100 (Elite)
gritIngressRisk: 70/100 (Great)
hotFootScore: 22/100 (Weak)
achillesFriendlyScore: 93/100 (Elite)
hundredMilerReadiness: 63/100 (Solid)