LOWA Fortux
$161

The North Face Altamesa 500 v2
$170
Why is The North Face Altamesa 500 v2 better than LOWA Fortux?
Technical Specifications
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Feature | LOWA Fortux | The North Face Altamesa 500 v2 |
|---|---|---|
161 $ | 170 $ BEST | |
N/A | 278 g | |
Trail Running Shoe | Trail Running Shoe | |
Technical trails and long-distance off-road routes | mixed and wet trails | |
6 mm | 6 mm | |
N/A | 44 mm | |
N/A | 38 mm | |
LOWA® DYNAEVA® high-rebound EVA | Nitrogen-infused TPU midsole | |
LOWA® TRAC® Ultra outsole for reliable traction | SURFACE CTRL™ rubber outsole | |
N/A | Engineered mesh upper | |
N/A | Removable sockliner | |
N/A | Traditional lacing | |
N/A | High-stack underfoot protection | |
N/A | Improved lugs for wet trails | |
N/A | Max cushioning for long runs | |
Long-distance trail running and ultra-trail events | Long trail runs and ultras | |
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