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Brooks Caldera 8 vs The North Face Altamesa 500

Brooks Caldera 8

Brooks Caldera 8

$150
The North Face Altamesa 500

The North Face Altamesa 500

$140

Why is Brooks Caldera 8 better than The North Face Altamesa 500?

Technical Specifications

Compare features between Brooks Caldera 8 vs The North Face Altamesa 500

Feature

Brooks Caldera 8

The North Face Altamesa 500

150 $
BEST
140 $
312 g
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Trail Running Shoe
Trail Running Shoe
rugged trails, mountainous terrain, dirt paths
Gravel paths and mountain trails
8 mm
BEST
6 mm
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DNA Loft v2 cushioning for plush but responsive ride
DREAM foam for lightweight cushioning and rebound
TrailTack Green Rubber with high-traction lugs
SURFACE CTRL™ rubber with 4 mm grippy lugs
Breathable engineered mesh with reinforced overlays
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N/A
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Ballistic Rock Shield underfoot for rock and debris protection
N/A
Aggressive lugs for technical grip on varied surfaces
N/A
Plush, responsive cushioning for long runs
N/A
Technical trail running, long distance trail runs, mountain races
Trail running and mountain training
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