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New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9 vs The North Face Altamesa 500 v2

New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9

New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9

$160
The North Face Altamesa 500 v2

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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New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9
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