trailThe North Face
Altamesa 500 V2 Women's GTX
A waterproof daily trail trainer with a high-stack DREAMBOUND midsole and a wide, stable platform.
$190MSRP
Comparable specifications
Use these measurements to compare shoes on equal terms.
- Terrain
- trail
- Use
- trail
- Also good for
- Door to trail, wet conditions
- Cushion
- high
- Stability
- stable neutral
- Weight
- 265g
- Drop
- 6mm
- Stack
- 36/30mm
- Lug
- 4mm
- Waterproof
- Yes
- Midsole
- DREAMBOUND nitrogen-TPU foam
- Outsole
- SURFACE CTRL rubber
- Upper
- Durable ripstop with non-PFC DWR finish
- Widths
- standard
Wet conditionsStable platformDoor to trailSmooth trailDaily trainingWaterproof
Our read
For trail runners who want dry feet and cushioned comfort on wet, moderate terrain rather than aggressive technical ground. Its GORE-TEX build and tall, stable midsole define it.
Ride
Tall 36/30 mm nitrogen-TPU midsole with a 6 mm drop feels cushioned and stable, with 4 mm lugs handling wet and easy trail surfaces.
Fit
Standard width only, with a wider underfoot platform and a reinforced toe cap; the GORE-TEX Invisible Fit upper wraps closely.
Best for
Wet-weather daily trail miles and door-to-trail runs where you want cushioning plus a waterproof, gaitered upper.
Avoid if
You run steep technical terrain, deep mud, or want a breathable shoe for hot, dry conditions.
Sources
What informed our read. We link out rather than reproduce others’ reviews.