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Puma Fast Trac Nitro 3 Gore-Tex vs The North Face Altamesa 500 V2 GORE-TEX

Which one for which runner?

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

Side by side

  • Puma Fast Trac Nitro 3 Gore-Tex is 23 g lighter
  • The North Face Altamesa 500 V2 GORE-TEX has a 2 mm lower drop
  • The North Face Altamesa 500 V2 GORE-TEX has 5 mm more heel stack
  • Puma Fast Trac Nitro 3 Gore-Tex is USD 40 cheaper (MSRP)

Profiles

  • Puma Fast Trac Nitro 3 Gore-Tex
  • The North Face Altamesa 500 V2 GORE-TEX
ComfortResponsivenessStabilityDurabilityGripVersatility
  • Fast Trac Nitro 3 Gore-Tex — Comfort: 4/5
  • Fast Trac Nitro 3 Gore-Tex — Responsiveness: 3/5
  • Fast Trac Nitro 3 Gore-Tex — Stability: 3/5
  • Fast Trac Nitro 3 Gore-Tex — Durability: 3/5
  • Fast Trac Nitro 3 Gore-Tex — Grip: 4/5
  • Fast Trac Nitro 3 Gore-Tex — Versatility: 3/5
  • Altamesa 500 V2 GORE-TEX — Comfort: 4/5
  • Altamesa 500 V2 GORE-TEX — Responsiveness: 3/5
  • Altamesa 500 V2 GORE-TEX — Stability: 3/5
  • Altamesa 500 V2 GORE-TEX — Durability: 3/5
  • Altamesa 500 V2 GORE-TEX — Grip: 3/5
  • Altamesa 500 V2 GORE-TEX — Versatility: 3/5
CriterionPuma Fast Trac Nitro 3 Gore-TexThe North Face Altamesa 500 V2 GORE-TEX
Price
Catalogue price USD 150 USD 190
Best price found Not specified Not specified
Specifications
Weight 280 g 303 g
Drop 8 mm 6 mm
Heel stack 31 mm 36 mm
Forefoot stack 23 mm Not specified
Midsole foam NITROFOAM DREAMBOUND nitrogen-TPU foam
Plate Not specified Not specified
Support Not specified Not specified
Ratings
Overall 3.34 out of 5 3.41 out of 5
Cushioning 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Stability 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Comfort 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Responsiveness 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Durability 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Grip 4 out of 5 3 out of 5
Versatility 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Best for
Terrain Trail Trail
Role Training Training
Versions Men's Men's
Uses Trail running Trail running
Runner level Not specified Not specified
Paces Not specified Not specified

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Retailer prices

Puma Fast Trac Nitro 3 Gore-Tex

No retailer price available for this shoe yet.

Recommended retail priceUSD 150

The North Face Altamesa 500 V2 GORE-TEX

No retailer price available for this shoe yet.

Recommended retail priceUSD 190

Alternatives to these two models

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

  • On Cloudultra 3, side view

    On

    Cloudultra 3

    • Weight 295 g
    • Drop 6 mm
    • Stack 32 mm

    USD 190

    • Close to The North Face Altamesa 500 V2 GORE-TEX: same terrain, same category, same role
    • Close to The North Face Altamesa 500 V2 GORE-TEX: same terrain, same category, same role
    • Close to The North Face Altamesa 500 V2 GORE-TEX: same terrain, same category, same role
    • Close to The North Face Altamesa 500 V2 GORE-TEX: same terrain, same category, same role