
The North Face Altamesa 500 v2
$170

Topo Ultraventure 5
$155
Why is The North Face Altamesa 500 v2 better than Topo Ultraventure 5?
Technical Specifications
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Feature | The North Face Altamesa 500 v2 | Topo Ultraventure 5 |
|---|---|---|
170 $ BEST | 155 $ | |
278 g | 309 g BEST | |
Trail Running Shoe | Trail Running Shoe | |
mixed and wet trails | Road-to-trail, mixed and rocky trails | |
6 mm BEST | 5 mm | |
44 mm BEST | 35 mm | |
38 mm BEST | 30 mm | |
Nitrogen-infused TPU midsole | ZipFoam™ midsole | |
SURFACE CTRL™ rubber outsole | Vibram® Megagrip | |
Engineered mesh upper | Engineered mesh with protective overlays | |
Removable sockliner | Ortholite® insole | |
Traditional lacing | Roomy anatomical toe box, traditional lacing | |
High-stack underfoot protection | High-cushioned platform and toe bumper | |
Improved lugs for wet trails | Vibram® Megagrip multi-surface lugs | |
Max cushioning for long runs | Plush, stable and protective ride | |
Long trail runs and ultras | Long trail runs, ultras and road-to-trail | |
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