Trail-Running Shoes Buying Guide
Valyermo, California
The North Face Altamesa 500 V2 Trail-Running Shoes - Men's
$170.00
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Offering reliable grip for tough trails, these The North Face trail-running shoes are great your daily runs. DREAM midsole foam provides soft cushioning with high rebound to make the miles melt away.
Key Details
Trail-Running Shoe Type
Light-Trail
Running Shoe Cushioning
Moderate Cushion
Heel-to-Toe Drop (mm)
6
Heel Stack Height (mm)
36
No
- Seamless, engineered lightweight uppers with zonal reinforcements
- Stay-in-place tongue wings are integrated into the internal dust liners for long-distance comfort
- Lightweight tongues and comfortable padded collars
- Lightweight reinforced toe caps designed for protection
- Racing laces with serrated edges help keep shoes tied
- Dual midfoot webbing reinforcements for improved lockdown
- Full-length ultralight DREAM nitrogen-TPU foam midsoles provide a noticeable and fun rebound experience underfoot
- 36 mm heel stack height (midsole + outsole) with a 6 mm heel-to-toe offset
- Designed with a wider platform underfoot to provide inherent stability
- SURFACE CTRL™ SC2 rubber outsoles with 4 mm lugs for enhanced traction and durability on trail terrain
- Approximate weight (half pair): 9.8 oz. (277 g)
Imported.
View all The North Face Men's Trail-Running Shoes| Best Use | Trail Running |
|---|---|
| Trail-Running Shoe Type | Light-Trail |
| Running Shoe Cushioning | Moderate Cushion |
| Heel-to-Toe Drop (mm) | 6 |
| Heel Stack Height (mm) | 36 |
| Forefoot Stack Height (mm) | 30 |
| Footwear Height | Ankle |
| Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
| Upper | Dual-warp upper: engineered polyester/mono-based leno weave |
| Midsole | DREAM nitrogen-TPU foam |
| Outsole | SURFACE CTRL™ SC2 rubber |
| Rock Plate | No |
| Weight (Pair) | 1 lb. 3.6 oz. |
| Gender | Men's |
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3 days ago
Location:Southeast Alaska
Age:55–64
Weight:225–250 lbs.
Height:5'11"
Typical Shoe Size:Mens 11.5
Running Experience:Casual
1 month ago
Great improvement and a do most anything show
Yes , I recommend this product
This is a fantastic upgrade over version one. Needed more grip, lighter weight, and better durability -- checks all the boxes. Able to handle road to trail as advertised, but so far no problem on the mountain single track switchbacks, packed snow, root systems, and likely everything except challenging ridgelines (too much snow still to test them there). Used mostly for fast packing/hiking and some running.
Age:55–64
Weight:225–250 lbs.
Height:5'11"
Typical Shoe Size:Mens 11.5
Running Experience:Casual
Age:45–54
Weight:150–175 lbs.
Height:6'0"
Average Weekly Mileage:30+ miles
Typical Shoe Size:Mens 13
Running Experience:Experienced
2 months ago
Age:45–54
Weight:150–175 lbs.
Height:6'0"
Average Weekly Mileage:30+ miles
Typical Shoe Size:Mens 13
Running Experience:Experienced
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