On Running Cloudultra Pro vs The North Face Altamesa 500 V2
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Ultralight trail running shoe at 9.2 oz per shoe, designed for fast hiking and trail running
Full details →Lightweight trail running shoe with nitrogen-infused TPU midsole, 20 grams lighter than previous version, ideal for fast hiking.
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On Running Cloudultra Pro vs The North Face Altamesa 500 V2: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the On Running Cloudultra Pro wins — at 262 g it is 15 g (5%) lighter than the The North Face Altamesa 500 V2 (277 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.
See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest footwear page, or browse the full gear weight database.