The North Face Altamesa 500 V2 is a cushioned trail-running shoe for runners who want a comfortable option for regular off-road mileage and longer outings. The brand describes it as suitable for trail runners at different experience levels, with a broad platform intended to add underfoot stability without making it a specialist motion-control shoe.
Its full-length, nitrogen-infused DREAM TPU midsole is designed to feel soft and lively. The manufacturer specifies a 36 mm heel stack and 6 mm heel-to-toe drop, with a SURFACE CTRL SC2 rubber outsole and 4 mm lugs for mixed trail conditions. A seamless engineered upper, reinforced toe cap, padded collar, tongue wings and midfoot webbing aim to balance protection and lockdown. The stated approximate weight is 277 g per men's shoe.
This is a versatile cushioned trail option rather than a deep-mud fell racer or a minimalist shoe. Runners who favour a low stack or very aggressive lugs may prefer another model. Check the size guide, local returns and terrain suitability before ordering. Specifications are manufacturer-supplied, not independently wear-tested.
Price guide (checked 21 October 2026): US$170, official US listed regular price. Marketplace search links do not establish stock or tracking success.
