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The North Face Altamesa 500 V2 Women's
Daily trail trainingThe North Face

Altamesa 500 V2 Women's

A high-stack, lightweight daily trail shoe built around a soft nitrogen-infused TPU foam and a wide, stable platform.

$170MSRP
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Comparable specifications
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Terrain
trail
Primary use
Daily trail training
Also good for
Door-to-trail
Cushion
high
Firmness
soft
Weight
245g
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
Stable platformDoor to trailSmooth trailDaily trainingLightweightLong runs
Our read

A well-cushioned everyday trainer for smooth to moderate trails and door-to-trail miles, defined by its soft, high-rebound foam. Best for runners who want comfort and stability rather than aggressive technical grip.

Ride

Soft DREAM foam with a tall 36 mm heel and 6 mm drop delivers a cushioned, rebounding ride, and the wide platform adds stability underfoot.

Fit

Standard width only with a padded collar and midfoot webbing for secure lockdown; no wide option for those needing extra room.

Best for

Everyday trail miles and long runs on smooth or moderately rocky terrain, plus mixed road-to-trail outings.

Avoid if

You run technical, steep, or muddy terrain where 4 mm lugs and no rock plate limit traction and ground protection.

Sources
What informed our read. We link out rather than reproduce others’ reviews.