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Brooks Cascadia 20 vs The North Face Altamesa 500 v2

Brooks Cascadia 20

Brooks Cascadia 20

$160
The North Face Altamesa 500 v2

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
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