Side by side comparison: Hoka Tecton X 4

Hoka Tecton X 4
HokaTecton X 4

Technical Trail

Product Judgment

9.1

Elite

released 2026

Price Judgment

~$275$302$277$226$201

Reasonable

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 8Energy Return: 9Stability: 10Durability: 8Grip: 9

Run Fitness

Daily: 6Long: 10Light Trail: 9Technical Trail: 10Door to Trail: 7

Pros & Cons

Outstanding technical stability
Responsive, propulsive ride
Lightweight for category
Scratchy upper feel
Shorter fit than prior version
Laces could be improved

Specs

Best for4:30–6:30 min/km
Drop5 mm
Stack39.8 mm heel / 34.8 mm forefoot
Weight275 g
Terraintechnical_trail
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
PlateCarbon

Judgment Summary

Elite technical trail racer balancing stability, propulsion, and versatility for demanding terrain.