Head-to-Head
Adizero Avanti XCvsTecton X 3
The Adizero Avanti XC is a xc spike shoe while the Tecton X 3 is a race shoe. The Adizero Avanti XC retails for $140 while the Tecton X 3 comes in at $275 — a $135 difference. The Adizero Avanti XC is the lighter shoe at 6.3 oz versus 10.3 oz for the Tecton X 3. In our ratings, the Adizero Avanti XC edges out the Tecton X 3 — 9.3/10 versus 9.0/10.
| Rating | 9.3 / 10✓ | 9.0 / 10 | |
| Price | $140✓ | $275 | |
| Weight | 6.3 oz✓ | 10.3 oz | |
| Category | XC Spike | Race Shoe | |
| Terrain | Trail | Trail | |
| Cushion | Low | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Soft | |
| Drop | Low | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | — | 5 mm | |
| Stack | — | 40 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | High✓ | |
| Breathability | — | Medium✓ | |
| Traction | — | Medium✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | — | Medium✓ | |
| Durability | — | Good✓ |
