The North Face Altamesa 500

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The North Face Altamesa 500
GGR Score: 4.4

Product Highlights

  • These trail running shoes boast a thick DREAM midsole foam for improved comfort and ride quality.

  • The North Face offers the Altamesa 500s in six available color options.

  • While plenty grippy for average trails, the 4-millimeter lugs may be too shallow for advanced or muddy terrain.

  • At roughly 10.41 ounces, the Altamesa 500s are some of the heaviest trail running shoes we’ve tested.

Categories: Shoes, Running Shoes

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Well-cushioned midsole for optimal comfort
  • Affordable pricing below $160
  • Good mix of available colorways
Cons
  • Heavy profile
  • Shorter lugs may be overwhelmed by muddy terrain
  • Midsole may be too thick for optimal groundfeel

Specs

Price $155
Outsole SURFACE CTRL
Weight 10.41 oz
Heel-to-Toe Drop 6 mm

Product Summary

If you’re after some plush comfort on the trails, the Altamesa 500s from The North Face can deliver. Featuring DREAM nitrogen-EVA midsole foam, these trail-ready cruisers can be cozy enough for a slew of different paths and trailways.


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