Salomon Ultra Glide 4 vs The North Face Altamesa 500 V2 // On the Run

This is the on-the-run test of the The North Face Altamesa 500 V2 vs the Salomon Ultra Glide 4 — a direct follow-up to the pre-run Q&A where we dug into a few details, setting the stage for this test run. Out on the trails, things get pretty interesting. With noticeable differences between claimed stack heights and my real-world measurements, this matchup starts to feel like a true Min vs Max scenario. Is the Altamesa 500 V2 pushing the upper limits of comfort and protection? Does the Ultra Glide 4 strike a better balance between stack, control, and efficiency over varied terrain? Is this a case where more isn’t always better — or does max stack win when the miles add up? Which one could also be your potential ultra distance race shoe? Let’s find out on the trail. 👟🌲 ➡️ Altamesa 500 V2 ($170) at REI ➡️ https://rei.pxf.io/rEQzyy ➡️ Ultra Glide 4 ($160) at REI ➡️ https://rei.pxf.io/qze3WY ➡️ Ultra Glide 4 at Salomon.com ➡️ https://salomon.pxf.io/jeNWVn ➡️ Also available in WIDE ➡️ https://salomon.pxf.io/e13kaZ ➡️ Pretty sweet looking Women's model ➡️ https://salomon.pxf.io/09gR2L ➡️ Craft Lumen Fleece Hybrid Gloves 2 ($50) ➡️ https://rei.pxf.io/XmzZ65 ➡️ Flipmits 3-in-1 Adventure Gloves ($35) ➡️ https://flipmits.com ➡️ Rabbit Runners pants ($100) ➡️ https://rei.pxf.io/qzY5Mn Humble Running x The Feed - 10% off for YOU! ➡️ https://rstr.co/the-feed/humblerunning 👉 Salomon Ultra Glide 4 vs The North Face Altamesa 500 V2 // Q&A 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLYhkRNHgp0&list=PL6d8pVmxEoIRAuFZNn0E2jt4eerhUoNhZ 👉 Salomon Ultra Glide 4 First Look // Better Than S/LAB (For Now)? 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYMwphETvbw&list=PL6d8pVmxEoIRAuFZNn0E2jt4eerhUoNhZ 👉 The North Face Altamesa 500 V2 // First Run // Trainer or Racer ??? 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fn75uOhxY6o&list=PL6d8pVmxEoIRAuFZNn0E2jt4eerhUoNhZ 👉 Best Cushioned Trail Running Shoes 2025 // Training & Ultra Distance Picks 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jnck1GaPmkY&list=PL6d8pVmxEoIRAuFZNn0E2jt4eerhUoNhZ 👉 Salomon S/LAB ULTRA GLIDE VS TNF ENDURIS 4 // Full A/B Comparison 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mn7Ivg_0vQE&list=PL6d8pVmxEoIRAuFZNn0E2jt4eerhUoNhZ 👉 Merrell MTL Adapt Matryx // Another Great Uphill Running Shoe 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCelMJdzmXc&list=PL6d8pVmxEoIRAuFZNn0E2jt4eerhUoNhZ 👉 THE NORTH FACE VECTIV PRO 3 - RACE Ready? // 100K ! 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoQX7vblYPs&list=PL6d8pVmxEoIRAuFZNn0E2jt4eerhUoNhZ 👉 The North Face ROUNDUP - INFINITE vs ENDURIS // and SKY 2 !!! 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIBuhbHO_Y8&list=PL6d8pVmxEoIRAuFZNn0E2jt4eerhUoNhZ 👉 The North Face VECTIV INFINITE 3 // First Run // Meet me at the.. 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1RabdbB_YU&list=PL6d8pVmxEoIRAuFZNn0E2jt4eerhUoNhZ 👉 SALOMON S/LAB ULTRA GLIDE // Test Run #3 // SPHERES ?!? 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6cH4oJfxrQ&list=PL6d8pVmxEoIRAuFZNn0E2jt4eerhUoNhZ Join the Humble Running Community - don't miss any updates ➡️ *https://www.humblerunning.com* Support Humble Running ➡️ https://ko-fi.com/humblerunning ################################################################## DISCLAIMER: All testing and review videos, including commentary during Q & A sessions are not shared with or reviewed by any brand or agency ahead of time. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Any affiliate links or discounts I receive and share are purely to help you out - I may earn commissions on those but it does not influence my content in any way. As always, when shopping, I urge you to find the best deal wherever you can! ################################################################## If you are interested in these or any other products I discuss, review, test, or compare, please consider making purchases through my affiliate links below 👉 ➡️ Backcountry.com ➡️ https://backcountry.tnu8.net/c/6074520/366476/5311 ➡️ REI.com ➡️ https://rei.pxf.io/c/6074520/1448521/17195 ▶️ CHAPTERS: 00:00 Spec vs Actual Stacks 04:54 Q&A Closeup / Weight 08:05 Downhill & Back up 11:01 Midsole Foams & Feels 15:12 Ground Platforms 16:51 Flipmits 18:13 Mid or Max? 21:38 Final Thoughts Thanks for watching. Please leave a comment, I'd love to hear from you! http://instagram.com/HumbleRunning Gear & Products shown in this video ✅ Bollé Victus Pro sunglasses ✅ UltrAspire Alpha 6.0 trail running vest ✅ Patagonia Airshed Pro pullover ➡️ https://rei.pxf.io/yq0q5B ✅ Rabbit Runners pants ➡️ https://rei.pxf.io/qzY5Mn ✅ Flipmits ➡️ https://flipmits.com/ ✅ Craft Lumen Fleece Hybrid Gloves 2 ➡️ https://rei.pxf.io/XmzZ65 Samples provided at no cost for test and review by @SalomonTV @TheNorthFace @UltrAspireHydration Flipmits #salomon #thenorthface #humblerunning