Hoka Speedgoat 5 vs Tecton X: Is the newcomer with the carbon plate Hoka's trail king?
Trail shoes with carbons plates are becoming a lot more common and the battle for the best commuter road-to-trail running shoes has also heated up. And into the fray comes HOKA's latest carbon off-roader, the Tecton X but at a price. In this video Run Tester Kieran commutes to the trails to find out if the bigger spend – and that carbon plate – makes it a better bet for long and short days on the trails. Hit play for our Hoka Speedgoat 5 vs Tecton X head to head.
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JUMP STRAIGHT IN:
0:00 – Intro
2:16 – Design details and shoe comparison
5:56 – Fit
6:39 – The Run Test
12:04 – Verdict