Head-to-Head
Tecton X 3vsTrabuco 14
The Tecton X 3 is a race shoe while the Trabuco 14 is a daily trainer shoe. The Tecton X 3 retails for $275 while the Trabuco 14 comes in at $145 — a $130 difference. The Trabuco 14 is the lighter shoe at 9.9 oz versus 10.3 oz for the Tecton X 3. In our ratings, the Tecton X 3 edges out the Trabuco 14 — 9.0/10 versus 8.5/10.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 8.5 / 10 | |
| Price | $275 | $145✓ | |
| Weight | 10.3 oz | 9.9 oz✓ | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Trail | Trail | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 5 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 36 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Medium | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | Medium | |
| Durability | Good✓ | Decent |
