La Sportiva Akasha 2
$155
The North Face Altamesa 500 v2
$170
Why is The North Face Altamesa 500 v2 better than La Sportiva Akasha 2?
Technical Specifications
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Feature | La Sportiva Akasha 2 | The North Face Altamesa 500 v2 |
|---|---|---|
155 $ | 170 $ BEST | |
310 g BEST | 278 g | |
Trail Running Shoe | Trail Running Shoe | |
varied trails, long‑distance routes, ultra runs | mixed and wet trails | |
6 mm | 6 mm | |
38 mm | 44 mm BEST | |
28 mm | 38 mm BEST | |
Injected EVA with Cushion Platform™ for enhanced cushioning | Nitrogen-infused TPU midsole | |
FriXion® Red dual‑compound with Trail Rocker™ for improved toe‑off | SURFACE CTRL™ rubber outsole | |
Perforated AirMesh with PU leather and Dynamic ProTechTion™ reinforcements | Engineered mesh upper | |
Ortholite® Hybrid Mountain Running ergonomic footbed | Removable sockliner | |
Traditional lace closure | Traditional lacing | |
Dynamic ProTechTion™ front reinforcements | High-stack underfoot protection | |
FriXion® Red compound with strategically placed lugs | Improved lugs for wet trails | |
Soft, breathable and sock‑like upper with large internal volumes | Max cushioning for long runs | |
Endurance trail running, ultra‑distance runs, long trail training | Long trail runs and ultras | |
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