Merrell Morphlite
$110

The North Face Altamesa 500 v2
$170
Why is The North Face Altamesa 500 v2 better than Merrell Morphlite?
Technical Specifications
Compare features between Merrell Morphlite vs The North Face Altamesa 500 v2
Feature | Merrell Morphlite | The North Face Altamesa 500 v2 |
|---|---|---|
110 $ | 170 $ BEST | |
N/A | 278 g | |
Road-to-Trail Running Shoe | Trail Running Shoe | |
Road and light trails | mixed and wet trails | |
6.5 mm BEST | 6 mm | |
26.5 mm | 44 mm BEST | |
20 mm | 38 mm BEST | |
FloatPro™ Foam for lightweight, durable cushioning | Nitrogen-infused TPU midsole | |
Merrell sticky rubber with dual lug pattern for traction on road and trail | SURFACE CTRL™ rubber outsole | |
Jacquard with internal bootie for secure fit | Engineered mesh upper | |
50% recycled EVA foam with recycled mesh cover | Removable sockliner | |
Traditional lacing | Traditional lacing | |
N/A | High-stack underfoot protection | |
N/A | Improved lugs for wet trails | |
N/A | Max cushioning for long runs | |
Trail running, mixed terrain, road-to-trail runs | Long trail runs and ultras | |
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