Asics Trabuco 13 vs The North Face Altamesa 300

Asics Trabuco 13

$119

The North Face Altamesa 300

€120

Quick verdict

Asics Trabuco 13

$119

The better pick if you want:

To spend $1 less
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 Trabuco 13· leads in 1

Lightness

The North Face Altamesa 300· leads in none

Tied

GripAffordability

Cushioning
34 mm
No data
Lightness
320 g
335 g
Grip
4 mmTop 50%
4 mmTop 50%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
8 mm
6 mm
Affordability
$119Top 16%
$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 Asics Trabuco 13 vs The North Face Altamesa 300

Best value in this comparisonOnly differences (14)

Essentials

$119

€120

2025

2024

320 g

335 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe

wet trails, muddy paths, technical terrain

Gravel paths and mountain trails

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Trail and mountain running

Cushioning

8 mm

6 mm

34 mm

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26 mm

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GEL cushioning with FlyteFoam™ Propel technology

Lightweight high-rebound midsole with 25 mm cushioning at heel

Moderate cushioning with responsive ride

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Grip & protection

AHAR™ rubber with aggressive lugs for traction

SURFACE CTRL™ rubber with 4 mm grippy lugs

Reinforced toe cap and sidewall protection

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Upper & fit

GORE‑TEX membrane with engineered mesh

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Removable sockliner with cushioning

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On the terrain

How Asics Trabuco 13 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 Trabuco 13							49
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 Trabuco 1362

Cushioning29/40
Lightness8/35
Smooth roll25/25

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 Trabuco 13

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which offers better value: Asics Trabuco 13 vs The North Face Altamesa 300?

For value comparison: The Asics Trabuco 13 ($119) offers better affordability 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 Trabuco 13 or the The North Face Altamesa 300?

The Asics Trabuco 13 is newer: it came out in 2025, and the The North Face Altamesa 300 in 2024.

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Better than Asics Trabuco 13 at:

A higher overall score (85 vs 69)
A lighter option (60 g less)
More cushioning (38 vs 34 mm heel stack)

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Better than Asics Trabuco 13 at:

A higher overall score (77 vs 69)
A lighter option (16 g less)

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Better than Asics Trabuco 13 at:

A higher overall score (75 vs 69)
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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 Trabuco 13· leads in 1

Lightness

The North Face Altamesa 300· leads in none

Tied

GripAffordability

Cushioning
34 mm
No data
Lightness
320 g
335 g
Grip
4 mmTop 50%
4 mmTop 50%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
8 mm
6 mm
Affordability
$119Top 16%
$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

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Asics Trabuco 13

The North Face Altamesa 300

Asics Trabuco 13 vs The North Face Altamesa 300

Asics Trabuco 13

The North Face Altamesa 300

Quick verdict

Spec profile