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Tecton X 4

TrailPlanned release 2026-08-20US

Tecton X 4 updates the trail-racing platform with adjusted parallel carbon plates and dual-layer PEBA in PROFLY X. The MATRYX Micro upper replaces the earlier textile design, with breathability and foot hold in focus. Revised lacing and a knitted gaiter collar support fit and help block debris. Vibram Megagrip Litebase with 4 mm lugs provides trail traction.

Intended uses:
Trail, Race

Specs

Weight
272g
Of 944 known values: 440 lower, 15 equal, 489 higher. The marker uses the midpoint of equal values.
Standard47.4th percentile (tie midpoint) / average +4g
Drop
5mm
Of 955 known values: 161 lower, 109 equal, 685 higher. The marker uses the midpoint of equal values.
lowerLower 28.3%, including ties / average -1.8mm
Stack (heel/forefoot)
-
Not registered
Carbon plate
Yes
17% of 862 known models have carbon plates
Midsole
PROFLY X (dual-layer PEBA)
Outsole
Vibram Megagrip Litebase
Reference price
$275
US price
Weight measurement and plate details
Weight note
The exact non-review Runners Pulse launch report lists men's 272 g at 28 cm and women's 235 g at 25 cm. The men's manufacturer-reported sample is used, not an ounce conversion or a retailer in-house measurement.
Plate note
The exact HOKA US product page confirms parallel carbon plates with an adjusted plate structure.

Prices and release dates by market

2 markets are registered. Values are shown as published for each market: no currency conversion and no guessed days or months. Reference prices are not current shop prices.

Reference prices and release dates by market
MarketReference priceRelease
United StatesUS
$275Shown aboveBefore tax
2026-08-20Shown abovePlanned release
JapanJP
¥38,500Tax incl.
2026-08-21General release

Changes from the previous model

A comparison with the registered values for HOKA Tecton X 3.

In the registered data, weight is 14g lighter at 272g.

These are differences between registered values, not a controlled comparison at the same size and measurement conditions. See the notes below the specs for weight conditions.

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This shoeregistered average

Weight

This shoe 272gregistered average 268g (944 shoes)

96g383g

Drop

This shoe 5mmregistered average 6.8mm (955 shoes)

0mm12mm

Items with missing numeric values are excluded. Sample sizes and measurement conditions vary between models; this distribution is not a performance ranking.

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