Shoes-The North Face Altamesa 500 Shoes for Men

Designed in collaboration with the TNF™ athlete team, the Men’s Altamesa 500 is a highly cushioned and stable performance training shoe for trail running. It features our DREAM midsole foam for a soft and light feel and a trail-tuned SURFACE CTRL™ rubber outsole so you’ll be ready whether you’re running on gravel paths or mountain trails.

• 2025 “Runner’s World” magazine Gear of the Year award
• Upper: Seamless, lofted, engineered-mesh upper made with 62% recycled material
• Comfort-focused fit in the toe box with increased space for the big and pinky toes
• Ultralight DREAM nitrogen-EVA midsole foam offers a super-high rebound
• 30 mm of DREAM maximum-performance midsole cushioning at heel
• Plush heel cup and collar for high-level comfort and heel lockdown
• Reinforced and protective toe cap, stability overlays and lace guides
• Ghillie lacing system for lockdown support
• Reinforced internal heel counter for rear-foot stability
• Gear-inspired pull-tab webbing at heel for ease of entry
• Comfortable padded tongue with internal wings for added lockdown support at midfoot
• Sole Unit: Dynamic stability zone at the forefoot is designed to provide increased stability on the trail
• 6 mm offset
• Durable SURFACE CTRL™ rubber outsole is optimized for weight and versatility and is made with 10% rubber from smallholder farmers committed to agroforestry principles and regenerative agricultural practices
• Grippy 4 mm lugs are optimized for trail terrain