
Brooks Cascadia 20
$160

The North Face Altamesa 500 v2
$170
Why is The North Face Altamesa 500 v2 better than Brooks Cascadia 20?
Technical Specifications
Compare features between Brooks Cascadia 20 vs The North Face Altamesa 500 v2
Feature | Brooks Cascadia 20 | The North Face Altamesa 500 v2 |
|---|---|---|
160 $ | 170 $ BEST | |
298 g BEST | 278 g | |
Trail Running Shoe | Trail Running Shoe | |
all trails, from smooth to technical | mixed and wet trails | |
6 mm | 6 mm | |
39 mm | 44 mm BEST | |
33 mm | 38 mm BEST | |
Nitrogen-infused DNA Flash v2 midsole | Nitrogen-infused TPU midsole | |
Vibram® Megagrip with 4 mm multidirectional lugs | SURFACE CTRL™ rubber outsole | |
Engineered mesh with protective overlays | Engineered mesh upper | |
Removable sockliner | Removable sockliner | |
Traditional lacing, stable platform | Traditional lacing | |
Protective platform and toe cap | High-stack underfoot protection | |
4 mm Vibram® Megagrip lugs | Improved lugs for wet trails | |
Stable and protective with more energy return | Max cushioning for long runs | |
Daily trail training and long runs | Long trail runs and ultras | |
More Details | View on Running Warehouse | View on Running Warehouse |

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