Our Take 

From the Hoka pro to the weekend racer runners really liked the Tecton and that is why we don’t see a lot of major changes to the second version.  Utilizing the same Profly midsole and carbon fiber plates, all the real changes are found in the new upper.  Lighter and more fitted with a better lock down, the new Matryx® upper is inherently hydrophobic so even when charging through the wet stuff the upper will dry quicker than the previous version, ultimately feeling lighter on the foot. 

 Specs

• Midsole Drop – 5mm
• Weight – 8.8oz

Technology 

• Matryx® upper designed for lightweight breathability
• Gusseted tongue mitigates trail debris
• PROFLY-X™ construction designed for forgiving landings and propulsive toe-offs
• Parallel carbon fiber plates designed to deliver a propulsive ride while maintaining adaptability on the trail
• Vibram Megagrip with Litebase built for speed, precision, and efficiency on the trail
• Recycled polyester laces
• Early stage Meta-Rocker
• Vegan