
Salomon Genesis 2
$150

The North Face Altamesa 500 v2
$170
Why is The North Face Altamesa 500 v2 better than Salomon Genesis 2?
Technical Specifications
Compare features between Salomon Genesis 2 vs The North Face Altamesa 500 v2
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 | |
More Details | View on Running Warehouse | View on Running Warehouse |

Have you used the Salomon Genesis 2 before?
Help the community by answering

Have you used the The North Face Altamesa 500 v2 before?
Help the community by answering
What does the community think about Salomon Genesis 2 and The North Face Altamesa 500 v2?
Explore real user reviews and anonymized community insights to understand how these products perform in real-world Trail Runningsetups.
Visual Comparison
See the differences between Salomon Genesis 2 and The North Face Altamesa 500 v2 in a side-by-side slider comparison.
Comparison Questions
Answers based on product data and key differences.
Looking for alternatives to Salomon Genesis 2?
Check out the Top 5 alternatives to Salomon Genesis 2
Popular Comparisons
Compare Salomon Genesis 2 or The North Face Altamesa 500 v2 with other top trail running shoes from brands such as Salomon, The North Face and more.








