The North Face / Altamesa 500

Altamesa 500

Trail2024 · JP · Type unknownChecked 2026-10-25

Altamesa 500 is a highly cushioned daily trail trainer for gravel paths, mountain trails and connecting road miles. Its plateless DREAM foam platform emphasizes soft rebound, with a wide base and reinforced heel counter for stability. Engineered mesh and tongue wings support a secure fit, while a SURFACE CTRL outsole with 4 mm lugs and a forefoot rubber wrap add traction and protection.

Key specifications

Weight

300 g

All models average 268.9 gDifference from average +31.1 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

$155.00 USD · US

This modelAll models average

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

Weight notes Approximate men’s weight per shoe at size 9 inches; the US lists 295.2 g per shoe without a sample size.

Plate notes Unplated.

IN CONTEXT

Specs in context

Weight × stack788 models shown

The North Face Altamesa 500300 g / 37 mm

Weight distribution973 models

95 g385 g

This model 300 gAll models average 268.9 gDifference from average +31.1 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

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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