Hoka’s lightest Tecton yet comes armed with a new foam and carbon plate system designed to turn tough trails into fast ones

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Hoka has unveiled the Tecton X 4, a lighter, more aggressively tuned successor to the Tecton X 3, the very same trail-running shoe that previously picked up a T3 Award. The Tecton X 4 changes the dual-layer PEBA midsole to PROFLY X, Hoka’s new performance platform combining high-energy foams, carbon plates and race-focused geometry. More than a midsole makeoverUnderfoot, the Tecton X 4 uses a Vibram Megagrip Litebase outsole with 4mm Traction Lugs. The men’s shoe weighs a claimed 275g in a size 10, with a 40mm heel and 35mm forefoot stack. The Tecton X 4 will launch on 20 August 2026 in Frost/Neon Tangerine for men and women, priced at £220 / €250 (~$288 / AU$411) at HOKA.