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Hoka Tecton X 2 Review

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Drop: 5mm / Weight: 9.1oz (258g) for a US(M)9 / Stability: Neutral / Cushioning: Responsive / Carbon Fiber Plate: YES
Join me on my local trail running test route where I put the Hoka Tecton X 2 trail racing shoes through its paces.
In this Hoka Tecton X2 review, I share my thoughts on how these carbon plate trail running shoes perform in a wide variety of trail conditions and also hill climbing, descending, and fast flat sections.
Enjoy and let me know if you have any questions!
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Комментарии : 46

@panjiprivan7134 9 месяцев назад

Initially I was going to buy Mafate speed 4. I thought it will be instant comfort just like when I bought Mach 5. But when I tried Mafate speed 4 I feel like I was wearing sandpaper especially at my heels, very uncomfortable rubbing. I hesitantly try Tecton X 2 because of the price but I immediately grew a smile on my face as I tried Tecton X 2. Instant comfort. Really worth the money😊

@trailandkale 9 месяцев назад

It’s a fun shoe too! Super fast!! :)

@TrailrunnerTroy Год назад

Thank you - reminds me of an even better EVO Mafate 2. I’m loving mine. The original Tecton X carried me 125 miles in a 200-miler with no blisters. Only changed out because my feet swelled a full size ;-)

@trailandkale Год назад

Oh nice going! Yeah the Tecton X 2 has got some great speed and comfort! 👌🏼

@ludovicpiejos4379 Год назад

Loved the review, I decided to pass v1 because I could hear the review about the upper but I am planning to upgrade for my ultra race from the Challenger atr 6 to the tecton x 2. How was the feeling in term of technical terrain when running uphill and downhill (as they appear to be really fast)?

@trailandkale Год назад

Hi Ludovic! It was great on the technical downhills and climbs very well too! It’s an upgrade in performance over the Challenger ATR for sure - even though that’s a great hybrid trail runner in itself!

@robytosso9311 Месяц назад

Quick question, and sort of stupid, but what are your thoughts about using the Tecton X 2 in a 100 miler like Leadville with less than a week of using it? I know I’d be breaking a fundamental rule of ultra running but I don’t think I’ll get the pair sooner to break them in… TIA

@dpbg Год назад

I’m quite new to the trail running… however there is a discounted Tecton 1 in the local store, so I’m wondering whether it’s the case to try it. Or I will break my ankles 😂

@trailandkale Год назад

Lol give them a try!

@danielcardoso43-v5t Год назад

Loved the video, you got a new subscriber with the bell on too , can’t wait to get the X2 for sure , but tell me something it’s gonna be my first pair of hokas ever I got used to using Salomon that are usually hard the sole etc , would you say the fit of the speedgoat is not too far off the X2 ?

@trailandkale Год назад

Thanks for the sub! 🤘🏼 my past experience with the speedboat is that it was tighter in the toebox - I need to get the new version of them (5) for review and will be able to give you a better answer there. I’ll do it soon! But the Tecton X 2 is very similar to most other Hoka shoes for sure including the Mafate Speed 4 and Challenger ATR 7

@danielcardoso43-v5t Год назад

@@trailandkale Appreciate the help , btw do you have an opinion on the Swiss trail shoes ON ? They have been getting soo much praise even in the road and I would love to know if they are any good ?

@trailandkale Год назад

You’ve come to the right place regarding On! I’ve been reviewing every On running shoe since the company began! Here’s my Best On running shoes post which lists them in order of preference: www.trailandkale.com/gear/best-on-running-shoes-reviewed/ -

@trailandkale Год назад

And here’s a listing of all my On shoe reviews: www.trailandkale.com/tag/on-running/

@danielcardoso43-v5t Год назад

@@trailandkale Damn I wasn’t expecting the links that comes in hand I can’t thank you enough 💪🏻

@LucaPS3 11 месяцев назад

Great review. Is the Tecton X2 a nicer choice than Mafate Speed 4 even when the race is very long and slow with much elevation gain (steep hiking for extended sections). If stability, comfort and grip are the same, I guess the lower weight would still be an advantage, is that correct?

@trailandkale 11 месяцев назад

Yes the lower weight will help over longer distances but if we’re to choose between those two and also the speedgoat 5, I’d go with the speedgoat

@manuelmariagallegosanchez6600 Год назад

Nice review. Same size and fit in both versions?

@trailandkale Год назад

Let me know if you have any questions about the Tecton X 2 ⚡️

@germorg Год назад

Great early review, thank you! How does the forefoot width compare to V1 and Mafate Speed 4?

@trailandkale Год назад

Super similar! The Mafate speed 4 feels identical in width too

@marcocoelho8830 Год назад

How does the midsole feel compared to Tecton X version 1?

@vincewarne228 Год назад

Really loved the V1s - pretty light, fast and comfortable too. Is there enough going on with the V2s or is it worth getting the V1s on massive discount?

@trailandkale Год назад

The X 2 is a great shoe but if you’re looking to get into the carbon plate trail shoe arena at a more affordable price, go with the X 1 I’d say. The Mafate Speed 4 is also a great choice

@trailandkale Год назад

Sorry just re-read and noticed you said you've run in the X 1 - how did you get on with the upper in terms of breathability and fit? If you're looking for a more refined and breathable upper - try the new X 2

@vincewarne228 Год назад

@@trailandkale - no problem with fit, completed a 50k and no issues.

@trailandkale Год назад

If the x is working well for you I’d snap up the deals if you can!

@tommilam6320 Год назад

After the torrent 2 being replaced by the three, which I ended up, not liking.… kind of fell out of love with Hoka. The speedgoats as well as the mafate’s didn’t work with my running form/ body. Yeah, the drop was too low and or the cushioning too mushy. These though are the same drop as the torrent and maybe would be stiff enough due to the carbon plate. Might have to give them a go and see if they’ll work. Currently running in both Nnormal styles. Ordered Xodus Ultra so will see how it compares to Hokas I’ve tried so far.

@trailandkale Год назад

How are you liking the Nnormals?

@tommilam6320 Год назад

@@trailandkale The Kjerag is absolutely an amazing shoe if you want to go fast and light over technical terrain. Not sure if I’d train in it, but for how minimal it is, that foam is something special. Sizing can be tricky, I had to go down one full size to get it right. Grip is super good, no issues there. Tried Tomir today in mixed, wet, snow conditions in CO, gripped wet rock like it wasn’t wet. Gotta get the lacing right tho and it’s a lot stiffer, which is taking some getting used to. You’d do well in the Kjerag, it gobbles up trail tech or not…..but tech is where is shines.

@tommilam6320 Год назад

@@trailandkale One thing to add, it is a bathtub design just like the hoka’s, so you actually sink into the shoe and have the foam somewhat cradle around the bottom part of your foot. So, from the outside of the shoe, the stack height looks more than what it actually is. Also, it comes with zero insole. I honestly thought that that would be a problem and a dealbreaker for me, but after about 20+ miles into the shoe, it hasn’t bugged me at all. The biggest thing I’m concerned with which I can’t really no until it gets hotter, is the breathability the upper as strong as it gets, but it already seems like a fairly warm shoe, So we’ll see.

@trailandkale Год назад

Nice, going to have to get hold of them for testing

@trailandkale Год назад

Not a fan of shoes that don’t breathe - let me know how you get on in that arena!

@jillhayes8567 Год назад

Would this not be a good shoe for narrow feet?

@trailandkale Год назад

Hi Jill, I think you should be fine with these. They’re medium width but should adjust tight to narrow feet too

@jillhayes8567 Год назад

@@trailandkale Thank you for the quick reply!

@robytosso9311 Месяц назад

@trailandkale Месяц назад

Never a stupid question! They feel really great out the box so you’ll have that going for you - and they don’t need breaking in which is nice! The outsole isn’t the best for technical trails, which I imagine you may have a fair amount of on Leadville? Maybe I’m wrong there? What do you currently run in?

@robytosso9311 Месяц назад

@@trailandkale thank you so much for your kind and quick reply! Well, actually, Leadville doesn’t have that much of technical terrain, maybe Hope Pass is the most technical part but my plan is to run from start to mile 38 in the Tectons, then switch to Akasha 2 por Hope Pass, and then switch back to Tectons once I’m back from Hope Pass (mile 62) to finish. I’ve been running in all kinds of terrain with Mafate Speeds 3 but some how I’ve felt my feet a little beat

@trailandkale Месяц назад

Oh in that case, I think you'll have a lot of fun with the Tecton x2 - it's a really well balanced trail shoe that's fast! Good luck with the race, it sounds epic! -Alastair