The North Face Altamesa 500 V2 // First Run // Trainer or Racer ???

Meet the Altamesa 500 V2 - brand new for 2026 from The North Face. A high-stack, low-weight, long-distance machine built for smooth comfort. This updated model delivers big stack, max cushioning, a surprisingly low overall weight, and a roomy, natural-feeling toe box that keeps your feet happy on long days. In this first run review, I break down how it rides on technical and smoother terrain, who it’s best for (everyone?), and where it slots in among other models in The North Face's trail running lineup. If you’re looking for a cushioned, stable, distance-friendly trail shoe with plenty of space up front, this one should be on your radar in 2026! The North Face trail at @rei ➡️ Altamesa 500 V2 ($170) ➡️ https://rei.pxf.io/rEQzyy ➡️ Vectiv Pro 3 ➡️ https://rei.pxf.io/ra0vVB ➡️ Vectiv Infinite 3 ➡️ https://rei.pxf.io/kOkn5v ➡️ Vectiv Enduris 4 ➡️ https://rei.pxf.io/2a213O ➡️ Vectiv Sky 2 ➡️ https://rei.pxf.io/e1aKjD 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 // On the Run 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yz2MLJKVl8w&list=PL6d8pVmxEoIRAuFZNn0E2jt4eerhUoNhZ 👉 Salomon Ultra Glide 4 vs The North Face Altamesa 500 V2 // Q&A 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLYhkRNHgp0&list=PL6d8pVmxEoIRAuFZNn0E2jt4eerhUoNhZ 👉 THE NORTH FACE VECTIV PRO 3 - RACE Ready? // 100K ! 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoQX7vblYPs&list=PL6d8pVmxEoIRAuFZNn0E2jt4eerhUoNhZ 👉 The North Face VECTIV PRO 3 - STACKED !!! // But stable ??? 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzVjPFL7JjE&list=PL6d8pVmxEoIRAuFZNn0E2jt4eerhUoNhZ 👉 The North Face VECTIV INFINITE 3 // First Run // Meet me at the.. 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1RabdbB_YU&list=PL6d8pVmxEoIRAuFZNn0E2jt4eerhUoNhZ 👉 Vectiv Sky 2 - RACE tested! 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxK0xlKaLXY&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 👉 A/B/C: Enduris vs Caldera vs Adapt 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwjtTzLtmfY&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 Specs & TNF Model Lineup 06:17 Upper Closeup 11:45 Rocker Ride Comparison 13:43 Distance for ALL? 15:21 Outsole & Agility?!? 18:28 Enduris 4 / Pro 3 Comparison 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 ✅ Rabbit Runners pants ✅ Sidas Trail Double socks Samples provided at no cost for test and review by @TheNorthFace @UltrAspireHydration @runinrabbit @sidassport @BolleEyewear #thenorthface #trailrunning #shoereview #humblerunning #altamesa500 #TNF