
Salomon Pulsar
$150

The North Face Altamesa 500 v2
$170
Why is The North Face Altamesa 500 v2 better than Salomon Pulsar?
Technical Specifications
Compare features between Salomon Pulsar vs The North Face Altamesa 500 v2
Feature | Salomon Pulsar | The North Face Altamesa 500 v2 |
|---|---|---|
150 $ | 170 $ BEST | |
281 g BEST | 278 g | |
Trail Running Shoe | Trail Running Shoe | |
mixed trail, smooth & rocky paths | mixed and wet trails | |
6 mm | 6 mm | |
N/A | 44 mm | |
N/A | 38 mm | |
optiFOAM² / superfoam cushioning | Nitrogen-infused TPU midsole | |
All Terrain Contagrip® rubber with moderate lugs | SURFACE CTRL™ rubber outsole | |
Synthetic/textile mesh with SensiFit™ | Engineered mesh upper | |
Standard sockliner | Removable sockliner | |
N/A | Traditional lacing | |
High foot protection | High-stack underfoot protection | |
N/A | Improved lugs for wet trails | |
Moderate cushioning with energy return | Max cushioning for long runs | |
N/A | Long trail runs and ultras | |
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