Head-to-Head
Tecton X 3vsCloudspike XC
The Tecton X 3 is a race shoe while the Cloudspike XC is a xc spike shoe. The Tecton X 3 retails for $275 while the Cloudspike XC comes in at $160 — a $115 difference. The Cloudspike XC is the lighter shoe at 5.6 oz versus 10.3 oz for the Tecton X 3. In our ratings, the Tecton X 3 edges out the Cloudspike XC — 9.0/10 versus 8.8/10.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 8.8 / 10 | |
| Price | $275 | $160✓ | |
| Weight | 10.3 oz | 5.6 oz✓ | |
| Category | Race Shoe | XC Spike | |
| Terrain | Trail | Trail | |
| Cushion | Medium | Low | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Low | |
| Drop (mm) | 5 mm | — | |
| Stack | 40 mm | — | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium✓ | — | |
| Traction | Medium✓ | — | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium✓ | — | |
| Durability | Good✓ | — |
