Merrell MTL Skyfire 2
$200

The North Face Altamesa 500 v2
$170
Why is Merrell MTL Skyfire 2 better than The North Face Altamesa 500 v2?
Technical Specifications
Compare features between Merrell MTL Skyfire 2 vs The North Face Altamesa 500 v2
Feature | Merrell MTL Skyfire 2 | The North Face Altamesa 500 v2 |
|---|---|---|
200 $ BEST | 170 $ | |
N/A | 278 g | |
Trail Running Shoe | Trail Running Shoe | |
Technical trails | mixed and wet trails | |
6 mm | 6 mm | |
N/A | 44 mm | |
N/A | 38 mm | |
Dual density FloatPro™ foam | Nitrogen-infused TPU midsole | |
Vibram® MegaGrip high performance rubber | SURFACE CTRL™ rubber outsole | |
N/A | Engineered mesh upper | |
EVA foam 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 | |
Fast technical trail running and racing | Long trail runs and ultras | |
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