4/5
Overall
ketap · Jun 15, 2026
50 mpw avg pace 10:00 609 miles in this shoe training for a marathon would buy again
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 4/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 3/5
- Value
- 4/5
The North Face Altamesa 500
Trail shoe · Neutral · Trail · 10.4 oz (men's) · Men's 42/36mm · women's 30/24mm stack · 6mm drop
How it ranks
The The North Face Altamesa 500’s rating is an early estimate. We’ve collected 3 runner reviews so far, with brand history and external ratings also informing the score.
Current estimate: Good
Confidence
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Confidence
45 Low
External retailer ratings
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What runners say
“Comfortable, durable everyday trail shoe.”
Where to buy
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Buy at Running Warehouse for $100 · 36% off
BuyPros
- It costs less than the typical trail shoe for sale.
Cons
- It is heavier than the typical trail shoe for sale.
Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale
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Better Shoes Rating
Better Shoes Rating of prior versions of the The North Face Altamesa
Each dot is one version of the Altamesa, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.
Release year
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Altamesa 500 This shoe
2024 · 3 reviews
84 Good
45 Confidence
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2024 · 0 reviews
88 Good
40 Confidence
Specs & fit
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
- Weight
- 10.4 oz (men's)
- Release
- 2024 Q1
- MSRP
- $155
- Widths
- Medium
- Stack
- Men's 42/36mm · women's 30/24mm
- Drop
- 6mm
Available sizes
Men's
8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10, 10.5, 11, 11.5, 12, 12.5, 13
7.5, 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10, 10.5, 11, 11.5, 12, 12.5
41, 42, 42.5, 43, 44, 44.5, 45, 45.5, 46, 47, 47.5
Women's
7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10
5, 5.5, 6, 6.5, 7, 7.5, 8
38, 38.5, 39, 40, 40.5, 41, 42
Runner reviews
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