Brooks Caldera 8
$150
The North Face Altamesa 500 v2
$170
Why is The North Face Altamesa 500 v2 better than Brooks Caldera 8?
Technical Specifications
Compare features between Brooks Caldera 8 vs The North Face Altamesa 500 v2
Feature | Brooks Caldera 8 | The North Face Altamesa 500 v2 |
|---|---|---|
150 $ | 170 $ BEST | |
312 g BEST | 278 g | |
Trail Running Shoe | Trail Running Shoe | |
rugged trails, mountainous terrain, dirt paths | mixed and wet trails | |
8 mm BEST | 6 mm | |
N/A | 44 mm | |
N/A | 38 mm | |
DNA Loft v2 cushioning for plush but responsive ride | Nitrogen-infused TPU midsole | |
TrailTack Green Rubber with high-traction lugs | SURFACE CTRL™ rubber outsole | |
Breathable engineered mesh with reinforced overlays | Engineered mesh upper | |
N/A | Removable sockliner | |
N/A | Traditional lacing | |
Ballistic Rock Shield underfoot for rock and debris protection | High-stack underfoot protection | |
Aggressive lugs for technical grip on varied surfaces | Improved lugs for wet trails | |
Plush, responsive cushioning for long runs | Max cushioning for long runs | |
Technical trail running, long distance trail runs, mountain races | Long trail runs and ultras | |
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