
Brooks Cascadia 20
$160

The North Face Altamesa 500
$140
Why is Brooks Cascadia 20 better than The North Face Altamesa 500?
Technical Specifications
Compare features between Brooks Cascadia 20 vs The North Face Altamesa 500
Feature | Brooks Cascadia 20 | The North Face Altamesa 500 |
|---|---|---|
160 $ BEST | 140 $ | |
298 g | N/A | |
Trail Running Shoe | Trail Running Shoe | |
all trails, from smooth to technical | Gravel paths and mountain trails | |
6 mm | 6 mm | |
39 mm | N/A | |
33 mm | N/A | |
Nitrogen-infused DNA Flash v2 midsole | DREAM foam for lightweight cushioning and rebound | |
Vibram® Megagrip with 4 mm multidirectional lugs | SURFACE CTRL™ rubber with 4 mm grippy lugs | |
Engineered mesh with protective overlays | N/A | |
Removable sockliner | null | |
Traditional lacing, stable platform | N/A | |
Protective platform and toe cap | N/A | |
4 mm Vibram® Megagrip lugs | N/A | |
Stable and protective with more energy return | N/A | |
Daily trail training and long runs | Trail running and mountain training | |
More Details | View on Running Warehouse | View on The North Face |

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