Nike Pegasus Trail 5 vs The North Face Altamesa 500

Nike Pegasus Trail 5

$140

The North Face Altamesa 500

€140

Quick verdict

Nike Pegasus Trail 5

$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 72)
A lighter option (15 g less)
A lower drop (6 vs 9.5 mm)

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

Nike Pegasus Trail 5· leads in 1

Cushioning

The North Face Altamesa 500· leads in 2

LightnessGrip

Tied

Affordability

Cushioning
37 mmTop 29%
36 mmTop 35%
Lightness
300 g
285 gTop 46%
Grip
3.5 mm
4 mmTop 50%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
9.5 mm
6 mm
Affordability
$140Top 26%
$140Top 26%

Technical Specifications

Compare features between Nike Pegasus Trail 5 vs The North Face Altamesa 500

Best value in this comparisonOnly differences (13)

Essentials

$140

€140

2024

300 g

285 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe

road to less technical trails

Gravel paths and mountain trails

Trail running, hiking, mixed surface runs

Trail running and mountain training

Cushioning

9.5 mm

6 mm

37 mm

36 mm

27.5 mm

30 mm

ReactX foam midsole for responsive cushioning

DREAM foam for lightweight cushioning and rebound

Responsive cushioning and breathable upper

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Grip & protection

Nike Trail All Terrain Compound (ATC) rubber for enhanced grip and abrasion resistance

SURFACE CTRL™ rubber with 4 mm grippy lugs

Durable mesh upper and secure midfoot wrap

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ATC rubber outsole optimized for wet and varied terrain

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Upper & fit

Engineered mesh with open zones for breathability and abrasion resistance

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Traditional lacing with Flywire midfoot support

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On the terrain

How Nike Pegasus Trail 5 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
Nike Pegasus Trail 5							47
The North Face Altamesa 500							54

FlatPacked, runnable trail

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

Nike Pegasus Trail 573

Cushioning35/40
Lightness13/35
Smooth roll25/25

The North Face Altamesa 50076

Cushioning33/40
Lightness18/35
Smooth roll25/25

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Nike Pegasus Trail 5

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Which offers better value: Nike Pegasus Trail 5 vs The North Face Altamesa 500?

For value comparison: The Nike Pegasus Trail 5 ($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 Nike Pegasus Trail 5 or the The North Face Altamesa 500?

Both came out in 2024.

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Better than Nike Pegasus Trail 5 at:

A higher overall score (87 vs 72)
A lighter option (25 g less)

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$140Score 85+13

Better than Nike Pegasus Trail 5 at:

A higher overall score (85 vs 72)
A lighter option (40 g less)
A lower drop (4 vs 9.5 mm)

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Asics Fuji Lite 7

Asics

$140Score 83+11

Better than Nike Pegasus Trail 5 at:

A higher overall score (83 vs 72)
A lighter option (59 g less)
A lower drop (4 vs 9.5 mm)

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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

Nike Pegasus Trail 5· leads in 1

Cushioning

The North Face Altamesa 500· leads in 2

LightnessGrip

Tied

Affordability

Cushioning
37 mmTop 29%
36 mmTop 35%
Lightness
300 g
285 gTop 46%
Grip
3.5 mm
4 mmTop 50%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
9.5 mm
6 mm
Affordability
$140Top 26%
$140Top 26%

Pick a ground

Average

Nike Pegasus Trail 5

The North Face Altamesa 500

Nike Pegasus Trail 5 vs The North Face Altamesa 500

Nike Pegasus Trail 5

The North Face Altamesa 500

Quick verdict

Spec profile