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| Product | HOKA Tecton X 3 | Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra | Altra Mont Blanc Carbon Shoe | Dynafit Alpine DNA 2 Shoe | HOKA Zinal 2 | NNormal Kjerag Shoe | Dynafit Ultra DNA Shoe | La Sportiva Cyklon Shoe | Dynafit Sky DNA Shoe | Dynafit Alpine DNA Shoe | Salomon S/Lab Pulsar Shoe | Salomon S/Lab Pulsar SG Shoe | Salomon S/Lab Pulsar 2 SG Shoe |
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| Availability | Mid August | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock |
| Price | $274.95 | $219.95 | $259.95 | $189.95 | $159.95 | $195.00 | $219.95 | $184.95 $129.50 | $179.95 $99.95 | $169.95 $89.95 | $179.95 $109.95 | $179.95 $119.95 | $179.95 $134.95 |
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Weight |
250g [10.5] | 278g [10.5] | 280g [10.5] | 292g [10.5] | 222g [10.5] | 244g [10.0] | 317g [10.5] | 335g [44.0] | 274g [10.5] | 259g [10.5] | 190g [10.5] | 202g [10.0] | 207g |
| Weight (pair) | 500g [10.5] | 556g [10.5] | 560g [10.5] | 584g [10.5] | 444g [10.5] | 488g [10.0] | 634g [10.5] | 670g [44.0] | 548g [10.5] | 518g [10.5] | 380g [10.5] | 404g [10.0] | 414g |
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3.5mm | 3mm | 3.5mm | 4.0mm | 5mm | 3.5mm | 3.5mm | 7.0mm | 4.5mm | 4.0mm | 2.5mm | 4.0mm | 4.0mm |
| Drop | 5mm | 8mm | Zero | 6mm | 5mm | 6mm | 8mm | 8mm | 4mm | 6mm | 6mm | 6mm | 6mm |
| Stack Height | 40mm | 34mm | 29mm | 30mm | 30mm | 23.5mm | 35mm | 28 | 19mm | 26mm | 24.5mm | 26mm | 27.5mm |
| Specs Verified | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
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| Outsole | Vibram® Megagrip with Litebase | Continental | Vibram® Megagrip + Litebase | Vibram® Megagrip + Litebase | Vibram® Megagrip with Litebase | Vibram® Megagrip + Litebase | Vibram® Megagrip + Litebase | FriXion® XF 2.0 “Mudguard” | Vibram® Litebase | Vibram® Megagrip | All Terrain Contagrip® | Mud Contagrip® | Mud Contagrip® |
| Fit | Race | Race | Standard FootShape™, Medium | Medium | Race | Medium Volume | Maximal | Medium Volume | Low Volume | Race | Race | Race | Race |
| Last | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium | Narrow | Medium / Wide | Maximal | Medium | Narrow | Narrow | Narrow | Narrow | Narrow |
| Cushion | Medium + | High | Medium + | Medium + | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium | Low | Medium | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Protection | Parallel carbon fiber plates | Medium | Medium / High | Modest | Minimal | Medium | Medium-low | Medium | Low | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Lacing System | Ghillie lace | Traditional | Traditional | Double Speed | Traditional | Traditional | Double speed lacing | BOA | Speed Lacing | Traditional | Quicklace | QuickLace | Quicklace |
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| Usage | Racing in uneven terrain | Fast runs and races | Long races in technical terrain | Middle-distance race shoe | Medium-distance speedy runs or races | Race day, ultra-marathons, distance training | Long races, speed work | Racing, technical terrain | Sky Running | Racing, fast technical terrain | Trail racing, trail running | Race, smooth terrain | Race day, fast days |
| Notes | Matryx® textile upper | Propulsion and stability from Trail Energy Rods | Full-length carbon plate increases energy return | Rockshield and stability plate for comfort in technical terrain | Knit collar keeps debris out | Highly durable for a race shoe | Rockshield plate for added underfoot protection | BOA allows for a perfect fit | The shoe of choice for VK races | Snug fit for high performance | Sock fit is comfortable and secure | Matryx upper is light yet durable | Energy Surge midsole stays bouncy and cushy on high mileage days |
| Bottom Line | Carbon-plated, race-ready, technical trail slayer | Ideal shoe for quick turnover and speedy downhills | Comfort meets speed with protection | Made ready for race day | Lighter, faster, and more stable than your standard HOKA | Lightweight option for race day in any terrain | Performance distance shoe | Innovative race-ready shoe on technical terrain at short to medium distances | Great shoe for those seeking the utmost of sensitivity and responsiveness | Race ready for up, down and everything in between | A high-performance shoe tailored to trail racing and FKTs on Strava | Light and fast to the max, these shoes are extremely race oriented | Featherweight race shoe ready for all conditions |
