Women's Altamesa 500 V2

Soft, stable cushioning for everyday trail miles.

$170
Color: White Ash/White Dune
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Top features
DREAM midsole
SURFACE CTRL SC2 outsole
Wider platform
Description

The North Face Altamesa 500 V2 is a women's trail running shoe for runners who want a cushioned, confident shoe they can reach for day after day. A full-length DREAM midsole delivers soft landings with energetic rebound, while a wider platform adds inherent stability. A seamless upper, reinforced toe cap and SURFACE CTRL SC2 outsole with 4 mm lugs keep you protected and planted when the trail gets uneven. Stay-in-place tongue wings and dual midfoot webbing lock in the fit.

Perfect for
Soft landings
Full-length DREAM midsole.
Stable platform
Wider underfoot platform.
Secure lockdown
Dual midfoot webbing.
Features
  • DREAM midsole. Full-length foam for soft cushioning with a lively rebound.
  • SURFACE CTRL SC2 outsole. Rubber with 4 mm lugs for traction on soft and rocky trails.
  • Wider platform. A wider underfoot platform for inherent stability.
  • Stay-in-place tongue wings. Integrated with an internal dust liner for long-distance comfort.
  • Serrated race laces. Help reduce loosening while you move.
Size & Fit
  • Stay-in-place tongue wings and dual midfoot webbing for lockdown, per The North Face.
  • Available in sizes 5–11.
Open size guide
Materials
  • Upper: seamless engineered mesh with zonal reinforcements and reinforced toe cap.
  • Midsole: full-length DREAM foam.
  • Outsole: SURFACE CTRL SC2 rubber.
About the brand

Since 1966, The North Face has been inspiring exploration with innovative gear designed for the harshest conditions. From iconic outerwear to performance apparel and packs, their products are built to keep adventurers comfortable on every journey. At Mountain Sports, we carry The North Face because it empowers our community to push further, stay outside longer, and never stop exploring.

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SKU NF0A8DB3L6X
Size guide

The North Face Size Chart - Women's Footwear

The North Face Sizing Chart

Measurements are in inches, unless otherwise noted.

Women's Footwear (US / EU / UK / CM):

US EU UK CM
5 36 3 22
5.5 36.5 3.5 22.5
6 37 4 23
6.5 37.5 4.5 23.5
7 38 5 24
7.5 38.5 5.5 24.5
8 39 6 25
8.5 39.5 6.5 25.5
9 40 7 26
9.5 40.5 7.5 26.5
10 41 8 27
10.5 41.5 8.5 28
11 42 9 28.8

CM is foot length. On unisex-sized styles, the women's size is the men's size plus 1.5 (e.g. W 9.5 = M 8).

Best for

Is this right for you?

Trail running

A cushioned, confident trail shoe for rolling dirt, loose rock and everyday training loops.

Not for: Not waterproof: for wet weather, see the Altamesa 500 V2 GORE-TEX. Shop trail running shoes

Long runs

Built to make long miles feel easier, with a smooth ride that stays light.

Not for: Cushioned rather than plated: for a propulsive race-day feel, see the VECTIV Enduris 4. Shop trail running shoes

Full spec sheet

Technical Specs

Weight8.6 oz (245 g) per shoe
Heel stack36 mm
Heel-to-toe offset6 mm
UpperSeamless engineered upper, zonal reinforcements
MidsoleFull-length DREAM foam
OutsoleSURFACE CTRL SC2 rubber, 4 mm lugs

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