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The North Face Altamesa 500 V2 GORE-TEX

TrailTrainingReleased 2026

Key specs

Weight
303 g
Drop
6 mm
Heel stack
36 mm

* Specifications pending verification against manufacturer data.

Shoe profile

ComfortResponsivenessStabilityDurabilityGripVersatility
  • Comfort: 4/5
  • Responsiveness: 3/5
  • Stability: 3/5
  • Durability: 3/5
  • Grip: 3/5
  • Versatility: 3/5

Runometry score

3.41/5

Quality
2.9/5
Fit
2.2/5
Recency
5/5

Other criteria

  • Cushioning

Specifications

Technical data in the reference size (men’s US 9 unless stated).

Weight
303 g
HeavyHeavier than 71% of 243 comparable models (same terrain)
Drop
6 mm
AverageTypical among 245 comparable models (same terrain)
Heel stack
36 mm
HighHigher than 74% of 213 comparable models (same terrain)
Midsole foam
DREAMBOUND nitrogen-TPU foam
Outsole
SURFACE CTRL rubber with 4 mm lugs

Sources & method

Model history

2026

The North Face

Altamesa 500 V2

Trail running shoes · Trail

  • Trail running
  • Daily training

275 g · Drop 6 mm

≈ £128

2026 This version

The North Face

Altamesa 500 V2 GORE-TEX

Trail running shoes · Trail

  • Trail running

303 g · Drop 6 mm

≈ £143