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  2. Adidas Terrex Agravic 3 vs The North Face Altamesa 500

Adidas Terrex Agravic 3 vs The North Face Altamesa 500

Adidas Terrex Agravic 3

Adidas Terrex Agravic 3

€140
The North Face Altamesa 500

The North Face Altamesa 500

€140

Quick verdict

Adidas Terrex Agravic 3

€140

The better pick if you want:

  • A higher overall score (87 vs 82)
  • A lighter option (10 g less)

The North Face Altamesa 500

€140

The better pick if you want:

  • More cushioning (36 vs 32.5 mm heel stack)
  • A lower drop (6 vs 8 mm)
SpecsReview10Alternatives5

Spec profile

Each axis ranks against the 174 products in Shoes on the site: the further out, the more it stands out in that spec (lighter, cheaper…).

Center: lowest in the category · Edge: highest

Adidas Terrex Agravic 3· leads in 2

LightnessGrip

The North Face Altamesa 500· leads in 1

Cushioning

Tied

Affordability
  • Cushioning

    33 mm
    36 mmTop 35%
  • Lightness

    275 gTop 31%
    285 gTop 46%
  • Grip

    5 mmTop 13%
    4 mmTop 50%
  • Drophigher isn't better or worse

    8 mm
    6 mm
  • Affordability

    $140Top 26%
    $140Top 26%

Technical Specifications

Compare features between Adidas Terrex Agravic 3 vs The North Face Altamesa 500

Best value in this comparison
Feature
Adidas Terrex Agravic 3€140The North Face Altamesa 500€140

Essentials

€140
€140
2024
2024
275 g
285 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe
Trail Running Shoe
Technical trails and varied off‑road terrain
Gravel paths and mountain trails
Trail running, technical trail races, and endurance off‑road runs
Trail running and mountain training

Cushioning

8 mm
6 mm
32.5 mm
36 mm
24.5 mm
30 mm
Lightstrike 2.0 cushioning with TPU stability plate
DREAM foam for lightweight cushioning and rebound

Grip & protection

Continental™ rubber with 4–5 mm lugs for grip
SURFACE CTRL™ rubber with 4 mm grippy lugs
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On the terrain

How Adidas Terrex Agravic 3 vs The North Face Altamesa 500 should behave on each kind of ground, estimated from lug depth, stack height, weight and outsole rubber. Pick a ground to see what decides it.

Pick a groundAverage
Adidas Terrex Agravic 367
The North Face Altamesa 50054

FlatPacked, runnable trail

Cushioning and low weight make the kilometres easier; very deep lugs squirm on hard ground.

Adidas Terrex Agravic 363
  • Cushioning26/40
  • Lightness20/35
  • Smooth roll17/25
The North Face Altamesa 50076
  • Cushioning33/40
  • Lightness18/35
  • Smooth roll25/25

A model built from the specs to compare shoes, not a lab measurement.

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Adidas Terrex Agravic 3

The North Face Altamesa 500

Visual Comparison

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Adidas Terrex Agravic 3
The North Face Altamesa 500

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which offers better value: Adidas Terrex Agravic 3 vs The North Face Altamesa 500?

For value comparison: The Adidas Terrex Agravic 3 ($140) provides premium features compared to the The North Face Altamesa 500 ($140). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.

Which is newer, the Adidas Terrex Agravic 3 or the The North Face Altamesa 500?

Both came out in 2024.

Looking for alternatives to Adidas Terrex Agravic 3?

Closest in price, with what each one does better.

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1Asics Fuji Lite 6
Asics Fuji Lite 6

Asics

$140Score 85−2

Better than Adidas Terrex Agravic 3 at:

  • A lighter option (15 g less)
  • A lower drop (4 vs 8 mm)
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2Asics Fuji Lite 7
Asics Fuji Lite 7

Asics

$140Score 83−4

Better than Adidas Terrex Agravic 3 at:

  • A lighter option (34 g less)
  • A lower drop (4 vs 8 mm)
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3Puma Fast Trac Nitro 4
Puma Fast Trac Nitro 4

Puma

$140Score 77−10
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