Craft Ultra Trail 2 vs Icebug Arcus 2 RB9X

Craft Ultra Trail 2

$179.95

Icebug Arcus 2 RB9X

€180

Quick verdict

Craft Ultra Trail 2

$179.95

The better pick if you want:

No clear advantage on the specs we track.

Icebug Arcus 2 RB9X

€180

The better pick if you want:

A lower drop (6 vs 10 mm)

Spec profile

Each axis ranks against the 173 products in Shoes on the site: the further out, the more it stands out in that spec (lighter, cheaper…).

Center: lowest in the category · Edge: highest

Craft Ultra Trail 2· leads in none

Icebug Arcus 2 RB9X· leads in none

Tied

Affordability

Cushioning
40 mmTop 9%
No data
Lightness
345 g
No data
Drophigher isn't better or worse
10 mm
6 mm
Affordability
$180
$180

A spec without data for a product is left out of its shape, so it doesn't count as a low score.

Technical Specifications

Compare features between Craft Ultra Trail 2 vs Icebug Arcus 2 RB9X

Best value in this comparisonOnly differences (16)

Essentials

$179.95

€180

June 2025

2024

345 g

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Overview

Trail Running Shoe

varied off-road terrain, wet and dry

Gravel paths, mixed trails and road

Long-distance trail running and speed hiking

Trail running, gravel runs, mixed terrain and road training in varied conditions

Cushioning

10 mm

6 mm

40 mm

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30 mm

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Ud Foam™ EVA-based foam

SuperC Foam™ nitrogen infused EVA for full cushioning and comfort

High-drop cushioning for long outings

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Grip & protection

Vibram® Megagrip rubber traction outsole

RB9X™ high-friction rubber compound non-studded traction

No-sew TPU overlay

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Vibram® Megagrip for wet and dry surfaces

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Upper & fit

One-piece engineered mesh with no-sew TPU overlay

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Ultra Rebound™ insole

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Relatively tight fit

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On the terrain

How Craft Ultra Trail 2 vs Icebug Arcus 2 RB9X should behave on each kind of ground, estimated from lug depth, stack height, weight and outsole rubber. Pick a ground to see what decides it.

Pick a ground							Average
Craft Ultra Trail 2							51
Icebug Arcus 2 RB9X							52

FlatPacked, runnable trail

Cushioning and low weight make the kilometres easier; very deep lugs squirm on hard ground.

Craft Ultra Trail 266

Cushioning40/40
Lightness1/35
Smooth roll25/25

Estimated: no data on lug depth, assumed average.

Icebug Arcus 2 RB9X63

Cushioning22/40
Lightness16/35
Smooth roll25/25

Estimated: no data on stack height, lug depth, weight, assumed average.

A model built from the specs to compare shoes, not a lab measurement.

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Which offers better value: Craft Ultra Trail 2 vs Icebug Arcus 2 RB9X?

For value comparison: The Craft Ultra Trail 2 ($179.95) offers better affordability compared to the Icebug Arcus 2 RB9X ($180). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.