New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9
$160

The North Face Altamesa 500 v2
$170
Why is The North Face Altamesa 500 v2 better than New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9?
Technical Specifications
Compare features between New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9 vs The North Face Altamesa 500 v2
Feature | New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9 | The North Face Altamesa 500 v2 |
|---|---|---|
160 $ | 170 $ BEST | |
N/A | 278 g | |
Trail Running Shoe | Trail Running Shoe | |
Trails and rugged terrain | mixed and wet trails | |
4 mm | 6 mm BEST | |
N/A | 44 mm | |
N/A | 38 mm | |
Dual‑density Fresh Foam X cushioning | Nitrogen-infused TPU midsole | |
Vibram® Megagrip with Traction Lug™ technology for superior grip | 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 | |
Trail running, hiking, and outdoor adventure | Long trail runs and ultras | |
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