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Merrell Agility Trail vs The North Face Altamesa 300 V2

Merrell Agility Trail, side view

Merrell

Agility Trail

  • Weight 274 g
  • Drop 6 mm
  • Stack 36 mm

USD 110

The North Face

Altamesa 300 V2

  • Weight 270 g
  • Drop 6 mm
  • Stack 32 mm

USD 150

Which one for which runner?

What sets each model apart, from the published specs. Neither is better in absolute terms.

Side by side

  • Merrell Agility Trail has 4 mm more heel stack
  • Merrell Agility Trail is USD 40 cheaper (MSRP)

Profiles

  • Merrell Agility Trail
  • The North Face Altamesa 300 V2
ComfortResponsivenessStabilityDurabilityGripVersatility
  • Agility Trail — Comfort: 3/5
  • Agility Trail — Responsiveness: 3/5
  • Agility Trail — Stability: 3/5
  • Agility Trail — Durability: 3/5
  • Agility Trail — Grip: 3/5
  • Agility Trail — Versatility: 4/5
  • Altamesa 300 V2 — Comfort: 3/5
  • Altamesa 300 V2 — Responsiveness: 3/5
  • Altamesa 300 V2 — Stability: 3/5
  • Altamesa 300 V2 — Durability: 3/5
  • Altamesa 300 V2 — Grip: 3/5
  • Altamesa 300 V2 — Versatility: 4/5
CriterionMerrell Agility TrailThe North Face Altamesa 300 V2
Price
Catalogue price USD 110 USD 150
Best price found Not specified Not specified
Specifications
Weight 274 g 270 g
Drop 6 mm 6 mm
Heel stack 36 mm 32 mm
Forefoot stack 28 mm 26 mm
Midsole foam FloatPro / FLEXconnect High-rebound EVA
Plate Not specified Not specified
Support Not specified Not specified
Ratings
Overall 3.65 out of 5 3.57 out of 5
Cushioning 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Stability 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Comfort 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Responsiveness 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Durability 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Grip 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Versatility 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Best for
Terrain Trail Trail
Role Training Training
Versions Not specified Men's
Uses Daily training, Trail running Trail running, Daily training
Runner level Not specified Not specified
Paces Not specified Not specified

Retailer prices

Merrell Agility Trail

No retailer price available for this shoe yet.

Recommended retail priceUSD 110

The North Face Altamesa 300 V2

No retailer price available for this shoe yet.

Recommended retail priceUSD 150

Alternatives to these two models

Derived from terrain, category, use, cushioning, stability, drop, weight and price.

    • Close to Merrell Agility Trail: same terrain, same category, same role
    • Close to Merrell Agility Trail: same terrain, same category, same role
  • Mizuno Neo Lumina, side view

    Mizuno

    Neo Lumina

    • Weight 290 g
    • Drop 6 mm
    • Stack 32 mm
    • Close to Merrell Agility Trail: same terrain, same category, same role
  • Merrell ProMorph, side view

    Merrell

    ProMorph

    • Weight 260 g
    • Drop 6 mm
    • Stack 32.5 mm

    USD 150

    • Close to The North Face Altamesa 300 V2: same terrain, same category, same role