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The North Face Altamesa 300 V2
Daily trail training

Altamesa 300 V2

A lightweight daily trail shoe with a wider stability-oriented platform, moderate stack, and 4mm lugs suited to mixed terrain.

$150MSRP

Pick for Door-to-trail in the The North Face trail lineup

Comparable specifications
Use these measurements to compare shoes on equal terms.
Terrain
trail
Primary use
Daily trail training
Also good for
Door-to-trail
Cushion
moderate
Stability
stable neutral
Weight
267g
Drop
6mm
Stack
31/25mm
Lug
4mm
Midsole
Ultralight EVA midsole
Outsole
SURFACE CTRL SC2 rubber outsole
Upper
Seamless, engineered lightweight upper with zonal reinforcements
Widths
standard
Stable platformDoor to trailSmooth trailDaily trainingLightweightGravel
Our read

A versatile everyday trail trainer for runners who split time between smooth trails and pavement, defined by its stable, moderately cushioned EVA ride at a reasonable price.

Ride

The ultralight EVA midsole feels plush but stable thanks to a wide platform and 6mm drop, and 4mm lugs handle moderate trail without feeling harsh on hard surfaces.

Fit

Secured by midfoot webbing and a stay-in-place tongue, with a padded collar and reinforced toe cap; offered only in standard width.

Best for

Daily trail miles and door-to-trail runs on smooth to moderate terrain where you want one shoe for both dirt and pavement.

Avoid if

You run technical, muddy, or steep terrain where deeper lugs and a rock plate would serve you better, or you need a wide fit.

Sources
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