The North Face Altamesa 500 V2

Built for speed, stability, and lasting comfort, The North Face trail running shoes are ready for whatever comes your way, whether you're navigating technical terrain or stepping off-road for the first time. Lightweight, breathable uppers and seamless overlays help reduce fatigue and keep your stride fluid from the first mile to the last. Designed with runners of all levels in mind, our trail running shoes have features like responsive DREAM foam for plush yet powerful cushioning, rock plates for added protection, Surface Control rubber outsoles for confident traction across all terrain, and hybrid-ready soles that make transitions across asphalt and dirt feel seamless whether you're chasing a podium or a personal best. We’re runners too, and we believe performance starts with purpose—that’s why we’re committed to crafting a significant portion of our products with environmentally responsible practices. Because tomorrow’s trails deserve to be protected. With a range of models engineered to balance rebound, grip, and support, you can count on The North Face trail runners not just to keep pace—but to lead the way. Never Stop Exploring.

• ULTRA-CUSHIONED RUNNER: Logging miles has never been easier than with the Men’s Altamesa 500 V2. With an enhanced DREAM midsole and upgraded SURFACE CTRL SC2 outsole, they provide superior cushioning, energy rebound, and grip for runners of all levels.
• SOFT & RESPONSIVE: These trail run shoes feature a full-length ultralight DREAM nitrogen-TPU foam midsole with a 6 mm offset and a taller 36 mm heel stack height (midsole + outsole), delivering a noticeable and fun rebound experience underfoot.
• LOCKED-IN PERFORMANCE: Stay-in-place tongue wings integrated into the internal dust liner offer long-distance comfort, while midfoot webbing reinforcements and a padded collar and tongue deliver improved lockdown for a smoother stride.
• LIGHTWEIGHT VERSATILITY: Boasting a seamless, engineered-mesh upper with zonal reinforcements, these trail run shoes offer enhanced breathability and racing laces with serrated edges help them stay tied through long runs.
• TRAIL-TUNED STABILITY: The Altamesa 500 V2 has a wider underfoot platform for inherent stability, a lightweight reinforced toe cap, and an updated SURFACE CTRL SC2 rubber outsole with 4mm lugs for enhanced traction and durability across trail terrain.