Runometry Index
43/100
Complete index
Run off road
Versatile trail
No. 35 of 55
Value for money: Good
- Lightness281 g
- +27.8 pts
- Cushioning26 mm
- +7.1 pts
- Lugs3.5 mm
- +2.5 pts
- FoamEVA
- +6.0 pts
Which one for which runner?
What sets each model apart, from the published specs. Neither is better in absolute terms.
Salomon Pulsar
- 3 mm less under the heel
The North Face Altamesa 300 V2
- 3 mm more under the heel
Runometry Index
Same profile: their indexes compare directly.
Salomon Pulsar
The North Face Altamesa 300 V2
Runometry Index
58/100
Complete index
Run off road
Versatile trail
No. 11 of 55
Value for money: Very good
- Lightness270 g
- +32.5 pts
- Cushioning29 mm
- +14.3 pts
- Lugs4 mm
- +5.0 pts
- FoamEVA
- +6.0 pts
Side by side
- The North Face Altamesa 300 V2 has 3 mm more heel stack
CriterionSalomon PulsarThe North Face Altamesa 300 V2
Runometry Index
Runometry Index 43/100 58/100
Scored among Versatile trail same for all
Price
Catalogue price EUR 150 USD 150
Best price found Not specifiedNot specified
Specifications
Weight 281 g 270 g
Drop
Heel stack
Forefoot stack
Midsole foam optiFOAM Ultralight EVA midsole
Plate Not specified None
Best for
Terrain Trail same for all
Role Training same for all
Versions Men's Men's and women's
Uses Trail running same for all
Retailer prices
Salomon Pulsar
The North Face Altamesa 300 V2
Alternatives to these two models
Derived from terrain, category, use, cushioning, stability, drop, weight and price.
Kiprun
Kipsummit Max
- Weight 268 g
- Drop 6 mm
- Close to The North Face Altamesa 300 V2: same terrain, same category, same role
adidas
Terrex Tracerocker 2.0
- Drop 6 mm
- Close to Salomon Pulsar: same terrain, same category, same role
Arc'teryx
Norvan LD 3
- Drop 6 mm
- Close to The North Face Altamesa 300 V2: same terrain, same category, same role
Inov8
Mudtalon V2
- Drop 6 mm
- Close to The North Face Altamesa 300 V2: same terrain, same category, same role