HOKA Tecton X 3 Trail Shoe vs Topo Athletic Ultraventure 4
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Carbon-plated trail running shoe weighing just 283g per shoe with Matryx textile upper and lightweight Helion superfoam.
Check price Full details →Max-cushion trail shoe with a roomy toe box, 5mm drop and Vibram Megagrip outsole for long-distance hikes.
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HOKA Tecton X 3 Trail Shoe vs Topo Athletic Ultraventure 4: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the HOKA Tecton X 3 Trail Shoe wins — at 283 g it is 2 g (1%) lighter than the Topo Athletic Ultraventure 4 (285 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.