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Salomon Pulsar vs The North Face Altamesa 500 v2

Salomon Pulsar

Salomon Pulsar

$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 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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