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The North Face Altamesa 500 V2
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Altamesa 500 V2

The North Face Altamesa 500 V2 is a highly cushioned daily trail shoe built around a soft nitrogen-TPU DREAM foam midsole with a wide, stable platform.

$170MSRP
Comparable specifications
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Terrain
trail
Use
trail
Also good for
Door to trail, easy runs, long runs
Cushion
high
Firmness
soft
Weight
277g
Drop
6mm
Stack
36/30mm
Lug
4mm
Midsole
DREAM nitrogen-TPU foam
Outsole
SURFACE CTRL SC2 rubber
Upper
Seamless engineered lightweight upper with zonal reinforcements
Widths
standard
Easy runsStable platformDoor to trailSmooth trailDaily trainingLong runs
Our read

A soft, high-stack trail cruiser for runners who want comfort over long, non-technical miles rather than agility on rough ground. Its big cushioned platform defines the ride.

Ride

Soft, high-rebound foam over a 36/30 mm stack with a 6 mm drop gives a plush, forgiving feel underfoot. The wider platform adds stability that offsets the tall, soft stack.

Fit

Standard width only, with a seamless engineered upper, padded collar and dual midfoot webbing for lockdown. No wide option, so runners needing extra volume should look elsewhere.

Best for

Long, smooth trail and door-to-trail miles where cushioning and comfort matter more than ground feel.

Avoid if

You run technical, rocky terrain and want a low, connected ride, since there is no rock plate and the tall soft stack reduces precision.

Sources
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