Trail-Running Shoes Buying Guide
Valyermo, California
The North Face Altamesa 500 Trail-Running Shoes - Women's
$115.73Compared to $155.00* Save 25%
Highly cushioned and stable, these trail runners from The North Face are great training shoes. DREAM foam gives them a soft, light feel. Their grippy rubber excels on gravel paths or mountain trails.
Key Details
Trail-Running Shoe Type
Light-Trail
Heel-to-Toe Drop (mm)
6
Running Shoe Cushioning
Moderate Cushion
Rock Plate
No
- Designed in collaboration with The North Face athlete team
- Seamless, lofted engineered mesh uppers made with 62% recycled material
- Comfort-focused fit in the toe boxes with increased space for the big and pinky toes
- Ultralight DREAM midsole foam offers superhigh rebound
- 30 mm of DREAM maximum-performance cushioning in the heels
- Plush heel cups and collars for high-level comfort and heel lockdown
- Reinforced and protective toe caps, stability overlays and lace guides
- Ghillie lacing system for lockdown support
- Reinforced internal heel counters for rear-foot stability
- Gear-inspired, pull-tab webbing at heels for ease of entry
- Comfortable padded tongues with internal wings for added lockdown support at midfoot
- Dynamic stability zone at the forefoot is designed to provide increased stability on the trail
- 6 mm offset
- SURFACE CTRLâ„¢ rubber outsoles with grippy 4 mm lugs optimized for trail terrain
- Approximate weight (half pair): 9.21 oz. (261.2 g)
Imported.
View all The North Face Women's Trail-Running Shoes| Best Use | Trail Running |
|---|---|
| Trail-Running Shoe Type | Light-Trail |
| Running Shoe Cushioning | Moderate Cushion |
| Heel-to-Toe Drop (mm) | 6 |
| Heel Stack Height (mm) | 30 |
| Forefoot Stack Height (mm) | 24 |
| Footwear Height | Ankle |
| Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
| Upper | Engineered mesh with 62% recycled material |
| Midsole | DREAM foam |
| Outsole | SURFACE CTRL rubber |
| Rock Plate | No |
| Weight (Pair) | 1 lb. 2.42 oz. |
| Gender | Women's |
The North Face Footwear - Women's
| 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Women's | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 |
| UK | 3.5 | 4 | 4.5 | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 |
| EU | 36 | 36.5 | 37 | 37.5 | 38 | 38.6 | 39 | 39.5 | 40 | 40.5 | 41 | 41.5 | 42 |
| Foot Length (in.) | 8.7 | 8.9 | 9.1 | 9.3 | 9.4 | 9.6 | 9.8 | 10 | 10.2 | 10.4 | 10.6 | 11 | 11.3 |
Sizing Notes
Measurements are stated in inches.
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Cali Girl
Orange County, CA
LOVE these shoes, would buy again
1 month ago
Perfect combination of supportive athletic shoes and everyday comfort. Highly recommend for people on the go. I now wear them everyday.
Yes , I recommend this product
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Alison
Undisclosed
I would definitely buy again if they discontinue 300s
10 months ago
I've gone through 3 pairs of the Altamesa 300s. They are my absolute favorite pair of trail running shoes. When I saw the 500s come out, I was hoping they would be nearly the same just with a little extra cushion. While I did really like them, they felt a little stiffer and less springy than the 300s to me. All in all a great shoe though. I will always choose NorthFace when it comes to trail runners. I've tried all the brands and keep coming back.
Yes , I recommend this product
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AtxTif
Kept me comfy on the Camino de Santiago
1 year ago
Walked the last 111km of the Camino de Santiago in these. I tried 4 other pairs before I found these, and I'm so glad I found them. Super comfortable, wide enough in the toe box that they stayed comfy the whole way. Zero blisters or hot spots even though they were the only shoes I wore every day. Recommend.
Ana
Undisclosed
100% recommended!!
1 year ago
I really LOVED these shoes. I 100% recommend them to you. I went camping for a whole week in Colorado, I did too many hikes, and never took these shoes off. I was afraid they were going to hurt me, so I took an extra pair. I never got to use the other ones. These shoes are light, and the traction is amazing. I always have to use shoe insoles, but with these shoes I didn't have to.
Yes , I recommend this product
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Kathy
Undisclosed
Great color and fit
3 weeks ago
I'll admit I bought these because I loved the color and the contrasting pink. They are extremely comfortable and needed no breaking in. So far I have avoided muddy areas because I am not sure how easily they may stain. I'm going to take them on an upcoming trip with a lot of walking . I'm confident they will be perfect.
Yes , I recommend this product
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tevo
Portland
Not for me
1 year ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought these shoes more so for recovery and easy runs. They did not work for me. While they claim to be stable, I found the cushion makes them very unstable feeling. So much so, it contributed to a tendonitis flair in one of my feet after the first 20 miles in them. Much prefer the sky vectin to these shoes.
No, I do not recommend this product
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Chris
Undisclosed
Good shoe to offer support/cushion in the trail shoe line
1 year ago
My second pair of these shoes- great cushion, true to size, good support. Two reasons I gave 4 stars- I wish they offered a bit of a more aggressive lug pattern as a "trail shoe" and I do not understand why all the light color choices. They look dirty, worn, and used after only a few runs.
Yes , I recommend this product
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Valerie
Undisclosed
very comfortable, would purchase again.
2 months ago
these shoes are amazing if you are standing for a long period of time. I have hiked and been on long runs in them and they are one of my favorite shoes to do it in. I have these in two other colors because they are so comfortable. I wish they came out with more colors.
Yes , I recommend this product
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Wahnetta
Undisclosed
I would buy again
1 year ago
I use these shoes for work, im walking all night and sometimes stand in one place for a couple minutes. But I love these shoes they are comfortable. The cushion definitely comes in handy so your feet don't hurt. I would recommend and I love them
Yes , I recommend this product
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Ell
Halifax
I will buy these again.
1 year ago
Super comfy! I've been rocking these for a month now. They're perfect for wide feet like mine. I usually wear a size 8.5 in women's, and these fit true to size. If you have narrow feet, I'd suggest going half a size down.
Yes , I recommend this product
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