Asics Blazeblast vs Icebug Järv RB9X

Asics Blazeblast

Asics Blazeblast

$160
Icebug Järv RB9X

Icebug Järv RB9X

$170

Quick verdict

Asics Blazeblast

$160

The better pick if you want:

  • To spend $10 less
  • A lighter option (88 g less)
  • More cushioning (43 vs 29 mm heel stack)

Icebug Järv RB9X

$170

The better pick if you want:

  • A lower drop (4 vs 8 mm)
  • Deeper lugs for grip (5 vs 2.5 mm)

Spec profile

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Asics Blazeblast· leads in 3

CushioningLightnessAffordability

Icebug Järv RB9X· leads in 1

Grip
  • Cushioning

    43 mmTop 4%
    29 mm
  • Lightness

    252 gTop 14%
    340 g
  • Grip

    2.5 mm
    5 mmTop 12%
  • Drophigher isn't better or worse

    8 mm
    4 mm
  • Affordability

    $160
    $170

Technical Specifications

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Essentials

160 $
170 $
252 g
340 g

Overview

Road-to-Trail Running Shoe
Trail Running Shoe
Road, gravel paths and light trails
Technical and mixed trail terrain
Mixed road and trail runs, gravel and park trails
Trail running, technical off-trail, mixed terrain runs

Cushioning

8 mm
4 mm
43 mm
29 mm
35 mm
25 mm
FF BLAST MAX foam with a forefoot trampoline pod for energetic toe-offs
Expanded e-TPU foam with high Susterra bio-based content for comfort and rebound
High, soft and bouncy cushioning
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Grip & protection

Hybrid ASICSGRIP rubber with 2.5 mm lugs for road and trail
RB9X™ rubber compound with FSC®-certified natural rubber and recycled rubber lugs
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Which offers better value: Asics Blazeblast vs Icebug Järv RB9X?

For value comparison: The Asics Blazeblast ($160) offers better affordability compared to the Icebug Järv RB9X ($170). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.

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