Asics Sonoma 8 vs The North Face Altamesa 300

Asics Sonoma 8

$120

The North Face Altamesa 300

€120

Quick verdict

Asics Sonoma 8

$120

The better pick if you want:

A higher overall score (75 vs 68)
A lighter option (15 g less)

The North Face Altamesa 300

€120

The better pick if you want:

A lower drop (6 vs 8 mm)

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

Asics Sonoma 8· leads in 2

LightnessGrip

The North Face Altamesa 300· leads in none

Tied

Affordability

Lightness
320 g
335 g
Grip
4.5 mmTop 25%
4 mmTop 50%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
8 mm
6 mm
Affordability
$120Top 18%
$120Top 18%

Technical Specifications

Compare features between Asics Sonoma 8 vs The North Face Altamesa 300

Best value in this comparisonOnly differences (6)

Essentials

$120

€120

2024

320 g

335 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe

Light to moderate trails, dirt paths and wet conditions

Gravel paths and mountain trails

Trail running, hiking and outdoor activities in wet or variable conditions

Trail and mountain running

Cushioning

8 mm

6 mm

AMPLIFOAM cushioning with rearfoot GEL technology for shock absorption

Lightweight high-rebound midsole with 25 mm cushioning at heel

Grip & protection

Durable rubber outsole with trail-specific lug pattern for grip

SURFACE CTRL™ rubber with 4 mm grippy lugs

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On the terrain

How Asics Sonoma 8 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
Asics Sonoma 8							53
The North Face Altamesa 300							47

FlatPacked, runnable trail

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

Asics Sonoma 851

Cushioning22/40
Lightness8/35
Smooth roll21/25

Estimated: no data on stack height, 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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Asics Sonoma 8

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Which offers better value: Asics Sonoma 8 vs The North Face Altamesa 300?

For value comparison: The Asics Sonoma 8 ($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 Asics Sonoma 8 or the The North Face Altamesa 300?

Both came out in 2024.

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Shoes

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

Asics Sonoma 8· leads in 2

LightnessGrip

The North Face Altamesa 300· leads in none

Tied

Affordability

Lightness
320 g
335 g
Grip
4.5 mmTop 25%
4 mmTop 50%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
8 mm
6 mm
Affordability
$120Top 18%
$120Top 18%

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Asics Sonoma 8

The North Face Altamesa 300

Asics Sonoma 8 vs The North Face Altamesa 300

Asics Sonoma 8

The North Face Altamesa 300

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