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Salomon Aero Glide 3 Grvl vs The North Face Altamesa 500 V2

The North Face

Altamesa 500 V2

  • Weight 275 g
  • Drop 6 mm
  • Stack 37 mm

USD 170

Which one for which runner?

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

Side by side

  • The North Face Altamesa 500 V2 has a 2 mm lower drop
  • Salomon Aero Glide 3 Grvl has 4 mm more heel stack

Profiles

  • Salomon Aero Glide 3 Grvl
  • The North Face Altamesa 500 V2
ComfortResponsivenessStabilityDurabilityGripVersatility
  • Aero Glide 3 Grvl — Comfort: 4/5
  • Aero Glide 3 Grvl — Responsiveness: 4/5
  • Aero Glide 3 Grvl — Stability: 3/5
  • Aero Glide 3 Grvl — Durability: 3/5
  • Aero Glide 3 Grvl — Grip: 3/5
  • Aero Glide 3 Grvl — Versatility: 4/5
  • Altamesa 500 V2 — Comfort: 4/5
  • Altamesa 500 V2 — Responsiveness: 3/5
  • Altamesa 500 V2 — Stability: 3/5
  • Altamesa 500 V2 — Durability: 3/5
  • Altamesa 500 V2 — Grip: 3/5
  • Altamesa 500 V2 — Versatility: 3/5
CriterionSalomon Aero Glide 3 GrvlThe North Face Altamesa 500 V2
Price
Catalogue price USD 160 USD 170
Best price found Not specified Not specified
Specifications
Weight 275 g 275 g
Drop 8 mm 6 mm
Heel stack 41 mm 37 mm
Forefoot stack 33 mm 31 mm
Midsole foam Opti FOAM Evo DREAM
Plate Not specified Not specified
Support Not specified Not specified
Ratings
Overall 3.92 out of 5 3.70 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 4 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 3 out of 5
Best for
Terrain Trail Trail
Role Training Training
Versions Men's Men's
Uses Daily training, Long runs, Trail running Trail running, Daily training, Long runs
Runner level Not specified Not specified
Paces Not specified Not specified

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Retailer prices

Salomon Aero Glide 3 Grvl

No retailer price available for this shoe yet.

Recommended retail priceUSD 160

The North Face Altamesa 500 V2

No retailer price available for this shoe yet.

Recommended retail priceUSD 170

Alternatives to these two models

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

    • Close to Salomon Aero Glide 3 Grvl: same terrain, same category, same role

    Compare with The North Face Altamesa 500 V2

  • Salomon Ultra Flow, side view

    Salomon

    Ultra Flow

    • Weight 244 g
    • Drop 6 mm
    • Stack 32 mm

    USD 120

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