
La Sportiva Akasha 2
$155

The North Face Altamesa 500
$140
Why is La Sportiva Akasha 2 better than The North Face Altamesa 500?
Technical Specifications
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Feature | La Sportiva Akasha 2 | The North Face Altamesa 500 |
|---|---|---|
155 $ BEST | 140 $ | |
310 g | N/A | |
Trail Running Shoe | Trail Running Shoe | |
varied trails, long‑distance routes, ultra runs | Gravel paths and mountain trails | |
6 mm | 6 mm | |
38 mm | N/A | |
28 mm | N/A | |
Injected EVA with Cushion Platform™ for enhanced cushioning | DREAM foam for lightweight cushioning and rebound | |
FriXion® Red dual‑compound with Trail Rocker™ for improved toe‑off | SURFACE CTRL™ rubber with 4 mm grippy lugs | |
Perforated AirMesh with PU leather and Dynamic ProTechTion™ reinforcements | N/A | |
Ortholite® Hybrid Mountain Running ergonomic footbed | null | |
Traditional lace closure | N/A | |
Dynamic ProTechTion™ front reinforcements | N/A | |
FriXion® Red compound with strategically placed lugs | N/A | |
Soft, breathable and sock‑like upper with large internal volumes | N/A | |
Endurance trail running, ultra‑distance runs, long trail training | Trail running and mountain training | |
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