The North Face Altamesa 500 vs The North Face Vectiv Enduris 3

The North Face Altamesa 500

€140

The North Face Vectiv Enduris 3

€140

Quick verdict

The North Face Altamesa 500

€140

The better pick if you want:

A higher overall score (82 vs 65)
More cushioning (36 vs 31 mm heel stack)

The North Face Vectiv Enduris 3

€140

The better pick if you want:

No clear advantage on the specs we track.

Spec profile

Each axis ranks against the 174 products in Shoes on the site: the further out, the more it stands out in that spec (lighter, cheaper…).

Center: lowest in the category · Edge: highest

The North Face Altamesa 500· leads in 3

CushioningLightnessGrip

The North Face Vectiv Enduris 3· leads in none

Tied

Affordability

Cushioning
36 mmTop 35%
31 mm
Lightness
285 gTop 46%
287 g
Grip
4 mmTop 50%
3.5 mm
Drophigher isn't better or worse
6 mm
6 mm
Affordability
$140Top 26%
$140Top 26%

Technical Specifications

Compare features between The North Face Altamesa 500 vs The North Face Vectiv Enduris 3

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Essentials

€140

2024

2023

285 g

287 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe

Gravel paths and mountain trails

Light to moderate trail terrain

Trail running and mountain training

Trail running, training and long runs

Cushioning

6 mm

36 mm

31 mm

30 mm

25 mm

DREAM foam for lightweight cushioning and rebound

VECTIV 2.0 dual-density rocker midsole

Grip & protection

SURFACE CTRL™ rubber with 4 mm grippy lugs

Surface CTRL rubber with 3.5 mm lugs

Upper & fit

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Removable

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On the terrain

How The North Face Altamesa 500 vs The North Face Vectiv Enduris 3 should behave on each kind of ground, estimated from lug depth, stack height, weight and outsole rubber. Pick a ground to see what decides it.

Pick a ground							Average
The North Face Altamesa 500							54
The North Face Vectiv Enduris 3							48

FlatPacked, runnable trail

Cushioning and low weight make the kilometres easier; very deep lugs squirm on hard ground.

The North Face Altamesa 50076

Cushioning33/40
Lightness18/35
Smooth roll25/25

The North Face Vectiv Enduris 366

Cushioning24/40
Lightness17/35
Smooth roll25/25

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Which offers better value: The North Face Altamesa 500 vs The North Face Vectiv Enduris 3?

For value comparison: The The North Face Altamesa 500 ($140) provides premium features compared to the The North Face Vectiv Enduris 3 ($140). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.

Which is newer, the The North Face Altamesa 500 or the The North Face Vectiv Enduris 3?

The The North Face Altamesa 500 is newer: it came out in 2024, and the The North Face Vectiv Enduris 3 in 2023.

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$140Score 87+5

Better than The North Face Altamesa 500 at:

A higher overall score (87 vs 82)
A lighter option (10 g less)

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Asics Fuji Lite 6

Asics

$140Score 85+3

Better than The North Face Altamesa 500 at:

A higher overall score (85 vs 82)
A lighter option (25 g less)
A lower drop (4 vs 6 mm)

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Asics Fuji Lite 7

Asics

$140Score 83+1

Better than The North Face Altamesa 500 at:

A lighter option (44 g less)
A lower drop (4 vs 6 mm)

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Shoes

Spec profile

Each axis ranks against the 174 products in Shoes on the site: the further out, the more it stands out in that spec (lighter, cheaper…).

Center: lowest in the category · Edge: highest

The North Face Altamesa 500· leads in 3

CushioningLightnessGrip

The North Face Vectiv Enduris 3· leads in none

Tied

Affordability

Cushioning
36 mmTop 35%
31 mm
Lightness
285 gTop 46%
287 g
Grip
4 mmTop 50%
3.5 mm
Drophigher isn't better or worse
6 mm
6 mm
Affordability
$140Top 26%
$140Top 26%

Pick a ground

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The North Face Altamesa 500

The North Face Vectiv Enduris 3

The North Face Altamesa 500 vs The North Face Vectiv Enduris 3

The North Face Altamesa 500

The North Face Vectiv Enduris 3

Quick verdict

Spec profile