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Salomon Genesis 2 vs The North Face Altamesa 500 v2

Salomon Genesis 2

Salomon Genesis 2

$150
The North Face Altamesa 500 v2

The North Face Altamesa 500 v2

$170

Why is The North Face Altamesa 500 v2 better than Salomon Genesis 2?

Technical Specifications

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Feature

Salomon Genesis 2

The North Face Altamesa 500 v2

150 $
170 $
BEST
286 g
BEST
278 g
Trail Running Shoe
Trail Running Shoe
mixed and technical trails
mixed and wet trails
8 mm
BEST
6 mm
34 mm
44 mm
BEST
26 mm
38 mm
BEST
optiFOAM² dual-density midsole with Active Chassis
Nitrogen-infused TPU midsole
Contagrip® multidirectional lugs
SURFACE CTRL™ rubber outsole
Engineered mesh with protective overlays
Engineered mesh upper
Removable sockliner
Removable sockliner
Quicklace™ lacing system
Traditional lacing
Active Chassis and protective toe cap
High-stack underfoot protection
Contagrip® lugs for grip on mixed terrain
Improved lugs for wet trails
Cushioned and stable for daily training
Max cushioning for long runs
Daily training and long trail runs
Long trail runs and ultras
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