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HOKA Tecton X 3 Trail Shoe vs Merrell SpeedArc Matis

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Merrell SpeedArc Matis is the lighter option — 108 g lighter than the HOKA Tecton X 3 Trail Shoe (38% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec HOKA Tecton X 3 Trail Shoe Merrell SpeedArc Matis
Weight 283 g · 0.283 kg · 0.62 lb 175 g · 0.175 kg · 0.39 lb
Brand HOKA Merrell
Category Footwear Footwear
HOKA Tecton X 3 Trail Shoe
283 g

Carbon-plated trail running shoe weighing just 283g per shoe with Matryx textile upper and lightweight Helion superfoam.

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Merrell SpeedArc Matis
175 g

Lightweight hiking shoe at 12.34oz per pair. Cushioned midsole for trail comfort.

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HOKA Tecton X 3 Trail Shoe vs Merrell SpeedArc Matis: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Merrell SpeedArc Matis wins — at 175 g it is 108 g (38%) lighter than the HOKA Tecton X 3 Trail Shoe (283 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.

See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest footwear page, or browse the full gear weight database.

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