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The North Face Altamesa 500: Max Cushion for the Long Haul

Conquer your longest distances with The North Face Altamesa 500. Designed in collaboration with The North Face’s elite athlete team, this high-performance trail runner is built for endurance, offering cloud-like comfort on the most rugged terrain.

Whether you are training for your first ultra-marathon or looking for a daily trail shoe that saves your legs, the Altamesa 500 delivers a plush, stable ride. It combines a massive stack of soft foam with trail-ready traction, allowing you to run further with less fatigue.

Why the Altamesa 500 is an Ultra-Runner’s Dream

• Dream Midsole Foam: Experience the softest ride in the TNF lineup. The high-stack Dream midsole provides maximum shock absorption and rebound, protecting your feet from rocks and roots over marathon distances.

• Dynamic Stability: Run with confidence. The unique midsole geometry features a dynamic stability zone in the forefoot, which helps guide your foot securely on uneven, technical trails without the stiffness of traditional support shoes.

• Surface CTRL™ Grip: Stay planted. The Surface CTRL™ rubber outsole with 4mm lugs offers superior traction on wet, dry, loose, and hard-packed surfaces.

• Rocker Geometry: The sole is shaped with a pronounced rocker that propels you forward, making transitions smooth and efficient to conserve energy on long climbs and flats.

• Plush Comfort: A padded tongue and heel collar cradle the foot, reducing the risk of blisters and hotspots during multi-hour runs.

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