HOKA Tecton X 4
HOKA's carbon-plated trail racer, with parallel plates, two layers of PEBA and a new Matryx Micro upper.
Specs
- Weight (g)
- 275
- Drop (mm)
- 5
- Cushioning
- Balanced
- Stability
- Neutral
- Plate
- Carbon
- Surface
- Trail
- Price
- Premium
- Lifespan (km)
- 500
- Released
- 2026
Lifespan is our editorial estimate — no manufacturer publishes one — as is any figure the linked source does not state.
Best for
The Tecton X 4 is HOKA's trail racer, freshly finessed with PROFLY X series technologies for speed on gnarly terrain. Parallel carbon plates are adjusted to add pop, the foam is two layers of PEBA, and a new Matryx Micro textile upper breathes better. It has a 5 mm drop and weighs about 275 g.
It suits racing trails and ultras, for runners who want a plated, light-foamed shoe for gnarly ground. It is built for the days you have trained towards, when the climbs and the descents both need to count.
It is not an everyday trail trainer. At $275 it is meant for pinnacle racing, and the plates and PEBA make it a stiff, pricey choice for easy runs.