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Which running shoe should you choose?

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Which running shoe should you choose?

Running should be fun – wearing the right shoes will decide. We have running shoes for both world champions and beginners. With this guide we hope to make it a little easier to find the right pair.

Arcus 2 RB9X GTX

Arcus 2 is a perfect shoe for both everyday use and long runs on gravel and trails. The shoe protects against wet weather thanks to the waterproof GORE-TEX® ePE Invisible membrane.

This shoe is ideal for those who want a capable and comfortable shoe with extra cushioning, whether it's for longer runs, recovery runs, or when running with a backpack.

  • Drop: 6 mm

  • Traction: RB9X™ non-studded traction rubber

  • Footprint: 9 kg CO2 eqv. per pair

Pytho6 RB9X

Pytho combines features that many runners appreciate, medium drop, torsional rigidity and a spacious, protective toe box. The Putek mesh upper is extremely light and durable, it also keeps the water absorption to a minimum resulting in almost none weight increase in wet conditions.

A Mudguard around the entire shoe protects when the trail gets more technical. The midsole adds torsional stability and the right level of support for trail running.

  • Drop: 9 mm

  • Traction: RB9X™ non-studded traction rubber with tractor tire pattern

  • Footprint: 9 kg CO2 eqv. per pair

Pytho6 BUGrip

Pytho BUGrip has everything that year-round runners love: medium drop, great stability and support, excellent water-repellent properties, a spacious toe box, and top notch protection in rough terrain.

The sixth edition of this shoe is no exception—designed for long-distance running without compromising the running experience.

The BUGrip® sole provides you with market-leading grip, all year round.

  • Drop: 9 mm

  • Traction: BUGrip® outsole with 16 dynamic steel studs

  • Footprint: 9 kg CO2 eqv. per pair

Aura RB9X

Aura RB9X offers our most maximized cushioning ever. With an airy, lightweight mesh upper, your feet will enjoy the run as much as you, even on hard surfaces. The outsole in our RB9X grip rubber has a shallow sole pattern, designed with asphalt running in mind, and a rear split to create a softer landing for those who land on the heel.

  • Drop: 6 mm

  • Traction: RB9X™ non-studded traction rubber

  • Footprint: 9 kg CO2 eqv. per pair

Horizon RB9X

Goodbye asphalt, hello forest! Horizon is Icebug's stepping stone to the trails.

Horizon is well-cushioned with an airy upper and is best suited for simpler surfaces. But Horizon’s versatility won’t let you down on the narrow paths. You’ll be running with confidence on the best unstudded grip on the market – Icebug's RB9X rubber.

  • Drop: 7 mm

  • Traction: RB9X™ non-studded traction rubber

  • Footprint: 9 kg CO2 eqv. per pair

Acceleritas8 RB9X

Light as a feather, fast as a weasel. Acceleritas is Icebug's lightest trail shoe and is suited for you who love minimalistic running. Acceleritas brings you close to the ground and allows you to feel every step. Almost like running barefoot but with added protection for your feet and aggressive grip for your sole.

Low weight, low drop (4 mm), narrow last and maximum grip are the hallmarks of our best-selling Acceleritas. The RB9X sole provides excellent grip even on wet surfaces. The shoe absorbs minimal water making it well suited for swimrun, OCR and orienteering. Acceleritas is also the first choice for everyone involved in agility.

  • Drop: 4 mm

  • Traction: RB9X™ non-studded traction rubber with tractor tire pattern

  • Footprint: 9 kg CO2 eqv. per pair

Spirit8 OLX

One of Icebug's true classics! Spirit is a shoe adapted for orienteering and tough trail running. Its fixed steel studs OLX provides the best possible grip on roots, logs and rocks. Suitable for those who are looking for a narrow shoe that can withstand all sorts of conditions and terrain.

Low wet weight, exceptional durability and exceptional studs make Spirit8 OLX a favorite with orienteers worldwide. Spirit is developed together with the world's best orienteer of all time, Tove Alexandersson, winner of several World Cup golds. With Icebug’s fixed steel studs OLX under your feet, there is no surface where you have no grip. Nothing. Zip. Zero. Nothing. Feel free to prove us wrong!

  • Drop: 4 mm

  • Traction: OLX studded traction with 14 studs

  • Footprint: 9 kg CO2 eqv. per pair

Sisu OLX

Sisu is the first orienteering shoe with lacing from BOA Fit System, which adapts to the shape of your foot and ensures that the shoe sits as cast on the foot throughout the round. This also leads to Sisu getting an entirely new level of ground contact and better grip than any Icebug shoe has had before.

Are you worried that the lacing will break when you give the shoes a good run in the woods? You do not have to be that. Icebug Sisu is hard tested and is just as durable as our other models - and the lacing system from BOA Fit System also comes with a lifetime warranty.

  • Drop: 4 mm

  • Traction: OLX studded traction with 14 studs

  • Footprint: 10 kg CO2 eqv. per pair

We use our business to do good

At Icebug, we’re committed to making better shoes that help you get out every day – no matter the conditions. Also, we have decided to change our industry by taking responsibility for our footprint. Our goal is to make footwear with great durability, low CO2 emissions and respect for people and planet. Part of the money that you invest in us, we give back to the planet by donating to organizations that, for instance, work to preserve old-growth forests.