Merrell MTL Adapt
$200

The North Face Altamesa 500 v2
$170
Why is Merrell MTL Adapt better than The North Face Altamesa 500 v2?
Technical Specifications
Compare features between Merrell MTL Adapt vs The North Face Altamesa 500 v2
Feature | Merrell MTL Adapt | The North Face Altamesa 500 v2 |
|---|---|---|
200 $ BEST | 170 $ | |
N/A | 278 g | |
Trail Running Shoe | Trail Running Shoe | |
Rugged trails | mixed and wet trails | |
6 mm | 6 mm | |
N/A | 44 mm | |
N/A | 38 mm | |
FloatPro™ foam for enhanced cushioning and energy return | Nitrogen-infused TPU midsole | |
Vibram® MegaGrip high-performance rubber | SURFACE CTRL™ rubber outsole | |
N/A | Engineered mesh upper | |
5% recycled PU footbed | 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 | |
Trail running on rugged and varied terrain | Long trail runs and ultras | |
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