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Hoka Tecton X 4 First Run Review: Two runners try Hoka’s new trail-running super-shoe
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The Hoka Tecton X 4 is a trail-running shoe built to deliver a bouncy, propulsive ride over long distances. It has twin carbon plates and a high stack of springy PEBA foam in the midsole, with a Vibram outsole that can handle a wide variety of terrain. Kieran and Nick have been out for a first run in the Tecton X 4; here are their early impressions of the shoe.
00:00 - Intro
00:13 - Design & Key Stats
02:07 - How’s The Fit?
04:18 - First Run
11:01 - Early Verdict
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