Adidas Tracerocker 2 vs The North Face Altamesa 300

Adidas Tracerocker 2

€120

The North Face Altamesa 300

€120

Quick verdict

Adidas Tracerocker 2

€120

The better pick if you want:

No clear advantage on the specs we track.

The North Face Altamesa 300

€120

The better pick if you want:

A higher overall score (68 vs 57)
A lighter option (21 g less)

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 Tracerocker 2· leads in none

The North Face Altamesa 300· leads in none

Tied

LightnessAffordability

Cushioning
23 mm
No data
Lightness
356 g
335 g
Grip
No data
4 mmTop 50%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
7 mm
6 mm
Affordability
$120Top 18%
$120Top 18%

A spec without data for a product is left out of its shape, so it doesn't count as a low score.

Technical Specifications

Compare features between Adidas Tracerocker 2 vs The North Face Altamesa 300

Best value in this comparisonOnly differences (9)

Essentials

€120

2022

2024

356 g

335 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe

Trail and off‑road terrain

Gravel paths and mountain trails

Trail running, hiking on wet or technical trails, off‑road runs

Trail and mountain running

Cushioning

7 mm

6 mm

23 mm

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16 mm

—

EVA cushioning for comfort and energy return

Lightweight high-rebound midsole with 25 mm cushioning at heel

Grip & protection

Traxion rubber outsole with aggressive lugs for grip

SURFACE CTRL™ rubber with 4 mm grippy lugs

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On the terrain

How Adidas Tracerocker 2 vs The North Face Altamesa 300 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 ground							Average
Adidas Tracerocker 2							45
The North Face Altamesa 300							47

FlatPacked, runnable trail

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

Adidas Tracerocker 245

Cushioning20/40
Lightness0/35
Smooth roll25/25

Estimated: no data on lug depth, assumed average.

The North Face Altamesa 30051

Cushioning22/40
Lightness4/35
Smooth roll25/25

Estimated: no data on stack height, assumed average.

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

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Adidas Tracerocker 2

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which offers better value: Adidas Tracerocker 2 vs The North Face Altamesa 300?

For value comparison: The Adidas Tracerocker 2 ($120) provides premium features compared to the The North Face Altamesa 300 ($120). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.

Which is newer, the Adidas Tracerocker 2 or the The North Face Altamesa 300?

The The North Face Altamesa 300 is newer: it came out in 2024, and the Adidas Tracerocker 2 in 2022.

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A higher overall score (85 vs 57)
A lighter option (96 g less)
More cushioning (38 vs 23 mm heel stack)

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Better than Adidas Tracerocker 2 at:

A higher overall score (77 vs 57)
A lighter option (52 g less)

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Better than Adidas Tracerocker 2 at:

A higher overall score (75 vs 57)
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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 Tracerocker 2· leads in none

The North Face Altamesa 300· leads in none

Tied

LightnessAffordability

Cushioning
23 mm
No data
Lightness
356 g
335 g
Grip
No data
4 mmTop 50%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
7 mm
6 mm
Affordability
$120Top 18%
$120Top 18%

A spec without data for a product is left out of its shape, so it doesn't count as a low score.

Pick a ground

Average

Adidas Tracerocker 2

The North Face Altamesa 300

Adidas Tracerocker 2 vs The North Face Altamesa 300

Adidas Tracerocker 2

The North Face Altamesa 300

Quick verdict

Spec profile