Hoka Tecton X Review: Changing My Mind on Carbon Trail Runners
When launched earlier this month, the Hoka Tecton X immediately caught our attention as the brand's first carbon-plated trail runner, but the intrigue didn't stop there. In true-to-brand boldness, this all-new shoe included not one, but two independent carbon plates, marking a seismic shift in design aimed at tackling the uneven terrain in a speedy silhouette.Aside from the carbon plates, the all-new Hoka Tecton X boasts a dual-density Profly X midsole for optimal cushioning and energy return, as well as a jacquard engineered mesh upper for a lockdown feel.
But how would this marvel of trail-running design fare on the terrain? Would the split carbon plates offer that pop you'd expect in a road running shoe, like the Carbon x 3? Additionally, how would this new kick sit in comparison to ...