Reader review
Anonymous runner · Dec 19, 2023
5/5
Overall
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
HOKA
Tecton X 2
The Tecton X 2 is HOKA ONE ONE's flagship trail running shoe.
Daily trainer
· Neutral
· Trail
Exceptional
(99/100)
- Weight
- 8.8 oz
- Release
- 2023 Q2
- MSRP
- $225
- Stack Height
- 38mm heel - 33mm toe
- Drop Height
- 5mm
Exceptional
(99/100)
overall
Shoe details
- Weight
- 8.8 oz
- Release
- 2023 Q2
- MSRP
- $225
- Stack Height
- 38mm heel - 33mm toe
- Drop Height
- 5mm
Ratings & Reviews
Exceptional (99/100)
Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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Scores better than 99% of all shoes.
Our ratings use detailed reviews from knowledgeable runners, ratings for shoes in the same product line, and reliable product information from trusted retailers.
Rating breakdown
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The darker band shows the central rating range. The lighter band shows a wider range of reasonable outcomes. More reviews for this shoe usually narrow both bands.
Overall
Exceptional (99/100)
Overall rating
We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.
Better Shoes Rating
Exceptional (99/100)
Compared To Other Shoes
Scores better than 99% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.
Durability
Exceptional (99/100)
Durability rating
We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.
Better Shoes Rating
Exceptional (99/100)
Compared To Other Shoes
Scores better than 99% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.
Comfort
Exceptional (98/100)
Comfort rating
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Better Shoes Rating
Exceptional (98/100)
Compared To Other Shoes
Scores better than 98% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.
Value
Exceptional (98/100)
Value rating
We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.
Better Shoes Rating
Exceptional (98/100)
Compared To Other Shoes
Scores better than 98% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.
Appearance
Exceptional (98/100)
Appearance rating
We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.
Better Shoes Rating
Exceptional (98/100)
Compared To Other Shoes
Scores better than 97% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.
Cushioning
Exceptional (98/100)
Cushioning rating
We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.
Better Shoes Rating
Exceptional (98/100)
Compared To Other Shoes
Scores better than 97% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.
86%
6/7
Prefer this shoe over another.
Reviewers said this shoe was better than another shoe they ran in.
Comparison set
Rating
All Running Shoes
Scores better than 99% of 2,617 running shoes.
Exceptional
Trail Shoes
Scores better than >99% of 399 trail shoes.
>99%
HOKA
Scores better than 95% of 137 HOKA shoes.
95%
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Lives up to its hype with the vast majority of reviewers rating it well.
- High marks on durability.
- No reviewers reported getting injured in this shoe.
- Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.
Cons
- On the expensive side.
Compared to other shoes
See how this shoe compares to others like it.
Current shoe
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Best cushioning
Lightest
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Newest
Lowest price
Shoe properties
Type
Trail
Trail
Trail
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
8.8 oz M
7.4 oz W
Lightest
8.6 oz M
Stack
38/33mm
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37/32mm
Drop
5mm
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5mm
Release
2023 Q2
2024 Q3
Newest
2024 Q2
MSRP
$225
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$155
Best price
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$274.95
$79.88
Lowest price
Ratings
Overall
Exceptional (99%)
Best overall
Very good (81%)
Excellent (97%)
Comfort
Exceptional (98%)
Best comfort
Good (77%)
Very good (86%)
Cushioning
Exceptional (97%)
Best cushioning
Good (77%)
Excellent (97%)
Durability
Exceptional (99%)
Best durability
Very good (85%)
Very good (86%)
Appearance
Excellent (97%)
Best appearance
Average (50%)
Good (76%)
Value
Exceptional (98%)
Best value
Good (79%)
Very good (86%)
Where to buy
No offers available
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Reader Ratings
18 reader ratings
Showing 1–5 of 9 written reviews
Reader review
Pat Ward · Nov 28, 2023
5/5
Overall
Im old and slow, this shoe makes me young and fast, yippee
Pat
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 3/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 4/5
Ran the Tahoe 200 in these
Jacob Rydman · Aug 5, 2023
5/5
Overall
I ran the Tahoe 200 in this shoe. Great protection from rocks and overall cushion. Great shoe for long days in the mountains
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 4/5
Reader review
Anonymous runner · Jul 31, 2023
5/5
Overall
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 4/5
Reader review
Anonymous runner · Jul 29, 2023
5/5
Overall
Simply put, this shoe is perfect for trail running. It is cushioned and fast, with no weaknesses aside from price. I have always felt like I’ve had to choose between speed and comfort with trail shoes, so this pair has been amazing.
The traction in these has been great also. I’ve been up and down a number of 14ers in Colorado with no issue at all.
I put 9:00 for average training speed, but think 12,000’ elevation on serious climbs.
When I have run on the roads in these, they are as fast as my Endorphin Speeds. You can really turn it up, so if you have trail races with any sort of fire road component, these are a great option if you plan to turn it up.
I would recommend these to anyone that isn’t price sensitive, but there are some coupons out there to dull the pain a little.
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 4/5