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E42 | Adidas Terex Agravic Speed Ultra vs Hoka Tecton X3

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Rob says the Tecton X3 looked destroyed after about 200 miles.

1. The Hobby Jogger Podcast episode "E42 | Adidas Terex Agravic Speed Ultra vs Hoka Tecton X3" centers on a first head-to-head trail shoe review. 2. Jeremy Pope appears as a frequent guest and trail runner, and Rob Myers joins as the other reviewer who compares both shoes from his own races. 3. The episode asks which carbon-plated trail shoe works better for 50K-to-100-mile running: the Adidas Terex Agravic Speed Ultra or the Hoka Tecton X3. 4. Rob says the Adidas shoe costs $220 retail, while the Tecton X3 costs $275, so the price gap becomes part of the comparison. 5. Jeremy says the Adidas name is too long, while Rob calls the review a "shoe review cage match" and frames it as "Two enter, one leaves." 6. Jeremy describes the Adidas fit as narrow and snug, with a lacing system that can be tightened too much and cause pressure issues. 7. Rob says he had an arch blister at Black Canyon when the left Adidas shoe was too tight, then loosened it at mile 10. 8. Jeremy says the Adidas felt unstable on Sand Run, where he thought his ankle would turn on rocks and roots. 9. Rob says the Adidas felt responsive like a road super shoe, but the stability issue outweighed the foam benefit for him. 10. Jeremy says the Tecton X3 feels like a "workhorse" and that the heel sits low because Hoka keeps the drop at five millimeters. 11. Rob says the Tecton X3 gave him confidence on downhill running and made him feel less worried about rocks, slipping, or ankle rolls. 12. Jeremy says the Tecton X3 has a gator-like upper that locks the foot down, and both hosts say it looks goofy but works well. 13. Rob says the Adidas upper is stripped down, the laces are thin nylon-like strips, and the weight seems concentrated in the midsole. 14. The hosts note the Adidas is listed at 9.5 ounces in a size 9, while the Hoka is listed at 10 ounces flat. 15. Rob says he noticed the Tecton X3 looked destroyed after roughly 200 miles, which disappointed him at a $275 price point. 16. Jeremy says the Tecton X3 helped his legs feel good after long races because the super foam absorbed contact better than older Hoka trail shoes. 17. The conversation stays conversational and technical, with both hosts interrupting, comparing race experiences, and arguing from real trail runs. 18. The tone is practical and opinion-driven, with short jokes, repeated references to Black Canyon, and a lot of shoe-specific details. 19. Trail runners choosing between Adidas and Hoka super shoes would get the most from this episode. 20. Casual listeners who want no shoe-nuance or gear debate may skip it.

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