Joma TR-9 vs The North Face Altamesa 300

Joma TR-9

€120

The North Face Altamesa 300

€120

Quick verdict

Joma TR-9

€120

The better pick if you want:

A lighter option (120 g less)

The North Face Altamesa 300

€120

The better pick if you want:

No clear advantage on the specs we track.

Spec profile

Each axis ranks against the 174 products in Shoes on the site: the further out, the more it stands out in that spec (lighter, cheaper…).

Center: lowest in the category · Edge: highest

Joma TR-9· leads in 1

Lightness

The North Face Altamesa 300· leads in 1

Grip

Tied

Affordability

Cushioning
26 mm
No data
Lightness
215 gTop 3%
335 g
Grip
2.5 mm
4 mmTop 50%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
6 mm
6 mm
Affordability
$120Top 18%
$120Top 18%

A spec without data for a product is left out of its shape, so it doesn't count as a low score.

Technical Specifications

Compare features between Joma TR-9 vs The North Face Altamesa 300

Best value in this comparisonOnly differences (8)

Essentials

€120

—

2024

215 g

335 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe

Easy to moderate trails

Gravel paths and mountain trails

Trail running racing and short distance runs on easy terrain

Trail and mountain running

Cushioning

6 mm

26 mm

—

20 mm

—

FLY REACTIVE cushioning with 6 mm drop

Lightweight high-rebound midsole with 25 mm cushioning at heel

Grip & protection

DURABILITY rubber with short 2.5 mm studs for firm ground

SURFACE CTRL™ rubber with 4 mm grippy lugs

Ready to buy?

On the terrain

How Joma TR-9 vs The North Face Altamesa 300 should behave on each kind of ground, estimated from lug depth, stack height, weight and outsole rubber. Pick a ground to see what decides it.

Pick a ground							Average
Joma TR-9							49
The North Face Altamesa 300							47

FlatPacked, runnable trail

Cushioning and low weight make the kilometres easier; very deep lugs squirm on hard ground.

Joma TR-980

Cushioning20/40
Lightness35/35
Smooth roll25/25

The North Face Altamesa 30051

Cushioning22/40
Lightness4/35
Smooth roll25/25

Estimated: no data on stack height, assumed average.

A model built from the specs to compare shoes, not a lab measurement.

Have you used the Joma TR-9 before?

Help the community by answering

Have you used the The North Face Altamesa 300 before?

Help the community by answering

Video Reviews

Watch real-world YouTube reviews from content creators and the Trail Running community.

See all 10 video reviews

Joma TR-9

The North Face Altamesa 300

Visual Comparison

See the differences between Joma TR-9 and The North Face Altamesa 300 in a side-by-side slider comparison.

Comparison Questions

Answers based on product data and key differences.

Ask your own question

Can't find what you're looking for? Ask anything about Joma TR-9 vs The North Face Altamesa 300 and our AI will answer.

Try asking:

Frequently Asked Questions

Which offers better value: Joma TR-9 vs The North Face Altamesa 300?

For value comparison: The Joma TR-9 ($120) provides premium features compared to the The North Face Altamesa 300 ($120). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.

Looking for alternatives to Joma TR-9?

Closest in price, with what each one does better.

See all alternatives

Joma TR-7

Joma

$120Score 85+16

Better than Joma TR-9 at:

A higher overall score (85 vs 69)
More cushioning (38 vs 26 mm heel stack)
Deeper lugs for grip (3.5 vs 2.5 mm)

Compare with Joma TR-9

Joma TR-8

Joma

$120Score 77+8

Better than Joma TR-9 at:

A higher overall score (77 vs 69)

Compare with Joma TR-9

Asics Sonoma 8

Asics

$120Score 75+6

Better than Joma TR-9 at:

A higher overall score (75 vs 69)
Deeper lugs for grip (4.5 vs 2.5 mm)

Compare with Joma TR-9

Popular Comparisons

Compare Joma TR-9 or The North Face Altamesa 300 with other top trail running shoes from brands such as Joma, The North Face and more.

Shoes

Spec profile

Each axis ranks against the 174 products in Shoes on the site: the further out, the more it stands out in that spec (lighter, cheaper…).

Center: lowest in the category · Edge: highest

Joma TR-9· leads in 1

Lightness

The North Face Altamesa 300· leads in 1

Grip

Tied

Affordability

Cushioning
26 mm
No data
Lightness
215 gTop 3%
335 g
Grip
2.5 mm
4 mmTop 50%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
6 mm
6 mm
Affordability
$120Top 18%
$120Top 18%

A spec without data for a product is left out of its shape, so it doesn't count as a low score.

Pick a ground

Average

Joma TR-9

The North Face Altamesa 300

Joma TR-9 vs The North Face Altamesa 300

Joma TR-9

The North Face Altamesa 300

Quick verdict

Spec profile