Mizuno Neo Lumina GTX vs The North Face Altamesa 500

Mizuno Neo Lumina GTX

€140

The North Face Altamesa 500

€140

Quick verdict

Mizuno Neo Lumina GTX

€140

The better pick if you want:

No clear advantage on the specs we track.

The North Face Altamesa 500

€140

The better pick if you want:

A higher overall score (82 vs 68)
A lighter option (20 g less)
More cushioning (36 vs 32 mm heel stack)

Spec profile

Each axis ranks against the 174 products in Shoes on the site: the further out, the more it stands out in that spec (lighter, cheaper…).

Center: lowest in the category · Edge: highest

Mizuno Neo Lumina GTX· leads in none

The North Face Altamesa 500· leads in 2

CushioningLightness

Tied

Affordability

Cushioning
32 mm
36 mmTop 35%
Lightness
305 g
285 gTop 46%
Grip
No data
4 mmTop 50%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
6 mm
6 mm
Affordability
$140Top 26%
$140Top 26%

A spec without data for a product is left out of its shape, so it doesn't count as a low score.

Technical Specifications

Compare features between Mizuno Neo Lumina GTX vs The North Face Altamesa 500

Best value in this comparisonOnly differences (8)

Essentials

€140

January 2026

2024

305 g

285 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe

Light trails and gravel paths

Gravel paths and mountain trails

Light trail running, gravel paths, outdoor training on mixed surfaces

Trail running and mountain training

Cushioning

6 mm

32 mm

36 mm

26 mm

30 mm

Mizuno Enerzy foam with Smooth Speed Assist for cushioning and efficient stride

DREAM foam for lightweight cushioning and rebound

Grip & protection

W-Grip rubber with X10 high-durability compound

SURFACE CTRL™ rubber with 4 mm grippy lugs

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On the terrain

How Mizuno Neo Lumina GTX vs The North Face Altamesa 500 should behave on each kind of ground, estimated from lug depth, stack height, weight and outsole rubber. Pick a ground to see what decides it.

Pick a ground							Average
Mizuno Neo Lumina GTX							51
The North Face Altamesa 500							54

FlatPacked, runnable trail

Cushioning and low weight make the kilometres easier; very deep lugs squirm on hard ground.

Mizuno Neo Lumina GTX62

Cushioning25/40
Lightness12/35
Smooth roll25/25

Estimated: no data on lug depth, assumed average.

The North Face Altamesa 50076

Cushioning33/40
Lightness18/35
Smooth roll25/25

A model built from the specs to compare shoes, not a lab measurement.

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Mizuno Neo Lumina GTX

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Visual Comparison

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which offers better value: Mizuno Neo Lumina GTX vs The North Face Altamesa 500?

For value comparison: The Mizuno Neo Lumina GTX ($140) provides premium features compared to the The North Face Altamesa 500 ($140). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.

Which is newer, the Mizuno Neo Lumina GTX or the The North Face Altamesa 500?

The Mizuno Neo Lumina GTX is newer: it came out in January 2026, and the The North Face Altamesa 500 in 2024.

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$140Score 87+19

Better than Mizuno Neo Lumina GTX at:

A higher overall score (87 vs 68)
A lighter option (30 g less)

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Asics Fuji Lite 6

Asics

$140Score 85+17

Better than Mizuno Neo Lumina GTX at:

A higher overall score (85 vs 68)
A lighter option (45 g less)
More cushioning (34 vs 32 mm heel stack)

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Asics Fuji Lite 7

Asics

$140Score 83+15

Better than Mizuno Neo Lumina GTX at:

A higher overall score (83 vs 68)
A lighter option (64 g less)
A lower drop (4 vs 6 mm)

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Shoes

Spec profile

Each axis ranks against the 174 products in Shoes on the site: the further out, the more it stands out in that spec (lighter, cheaper…).

Center: lowest in the category · Edge: highest

Mizuno Neo Lumina GTX· leads in none

The North Face Altamesa 500· leads in 2

CushioningLightness

Tied

Affordability

Cushioning
32 mm
36 mmTop 35%
Lightness
305 g
285 gTop 46%
Grip
No data
4 mmTop 50%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
6 mm
6 mm
Affordability
$140Top 26%
$140Top 26%

A spec without data for a product is left out of its shape, so it doesn't count as a low score.

Pick a ground

Average

Mizuno Neo Lumina GTX

The North Face Altamesa 500

Mizuno Neo Lumina GTX vs The North Face Altamesa 500

Mizuno Neo Lumina GTX

The North Face Altamesa 500

Quick verdict

Spec profile