Asics Trabuco Max 5

The North Face Altamesa 300
Quick verdict
Asics Trabuco Max 5
$180
The better pick if you want:
- A higher overall score (33 vs 18)
- A lighter option (35 g less)
The North Face Altamesa 300
$120
The better pick if you want:
- To spend $60 less
Spec profile
Each axis ranks against the 150 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 Max 5· leads in 1
The North Face Altamesa 300· leads in 2
Cushioning
39 mmTop 15%No dataLightness
300 g335 gGrip
3.5 mm4 mmTop 49%Drophigher isn't better or worse
5 mm6 mmAffordability
$180$120Top 16%
A spec without data for a product is left out of its shape, so it doesn't count as a low score.
Technical Specifications
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Cushioning
Grip & protection
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Which offers better value: Asics Trabuco Max 5 vs The North Face Altamesa 300?
For value comparison: The Asics Trabuco Max 5 ($180) 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.
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Better than Asics Trabuco Max 5 at:
- A lighter option (60 g less)
- More cushioning (43 vs 38.5 mm heel stack)
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