HOKA Tecton X 3 Reviews

A runner calls the Tecton X 3 their favorite all-round trail shoe and the most comfortable for long distances, though less nimble on technical terrain.

A runner loves the Tecton X 3, which served them well through a year of ultra training and racing.

Her go-to for workouts and long runs: light, responsive and cushioned on almost any surface, and a viable 100-miler shoe. The knit collar shows some wear at 300 mi. The high stack, the price and the ankle gaiter may put some off.

Two testers with about 137 and 122 miles each, including a 55k and a 100K race, on steep rocky climbs, smooth trail and night running. They liked the soft, bouncy foam, strong climbing efficiency, secure lockdown and a built-in gaiter that kept debris out, and the foam still felt lively after a 62-mile race. One needed 70 to 80 miles to get the bounce under control, one upper tore at the seam on a branch, and the midsole held water for a while after soaking. They see it as an advanced shoe for racing and training.