The North Face / Altamesa 500

Altamesa 500 V2

Trail2026-02 · JP · Type unknownChecked 2026-10-25

Altamesa 500 V2 is a second-generation daily trail shoe for road links and long trail miles. Full-length nitrogen-TPU DREAM foam, rockered geometry and a wide platform combine soft rebound with stability. A SURFACE CTRL SC2 outsole with 4 mm lugs targets soft and rocky terrain, while the reinforced seamless upper and integrated tongue wings support lockdown and long-distance comfort from training to racing.

Key specifications

Weight

275 g

All models average 268.9 gDifference from average +6.1 g

Average of 973 models

Drop

6 mm

All models average 6.8 mmDifference from average −0.8 mm

Average of 986 models

Stack (heel)

37 mm

All models average 34.3 mmDifference from average +2.7 mm

Average of 810 models

MSRP

$170.00 USD · US · Tax excluded

All models average $165.57Difference from average +4.43 USD

Average of 680 models

This modelAll models average

Stack (forefoot): 31 mm
Carbon plate: No
Midsole: DREAM
Outsole: SurfaceCTRL
Use cases: Trail / Daily / Long Run

Weight notes Japan lists approximately 275 g per shoe at US 9; the US lists approximately 277 g per shoe.

IN CONTEXT

Specs in context

Weight × stack788 models shown

The North Face Altamesa 500 V2275 g / 37 mm

Weight distribution973 models

95 g385 g

This model 275 gAll models average 268.9 gDifference from average +6.1 g

Drop distribution986 models

0 mm12 mm

This model 6 mmAll models average 6.8 mmDifference from average −0.8 mm

Stack distribution810 models

5 mm60 mm

This model 37 mmAll models average 34.3 mmDifference from average +2.7 mm

MSRP distribution · USD · US · Tax excluded680 models

$50.00$500.00

This model $170.00All models average $165.57Difference from average +$4.43

Unknown values are excluded. Shoe sizes and measurement conditions vary, so use these averages and distributions as a guide when comparing specifications.

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