Craft Xplor 2 vs Icebug Myr BUGrip

Craft Xplor 2

$149.95

Icebug Myr BUGrip

€149.95

Quick verdict

Craft Xplor 2

$149.95

The better pick if you want:

A higher overall score (77 vs 50)
A lighter option (29 g less)
More cushioning (38.5 vs 28 mm heel stack)
A lower drop (6 vs 8 mm)

Icebug Myr BUGrip

€149.95

The better pick if you want:

No clear advantage on the specs we track.

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 Xplor 2· leads in 2

CushioningLightness

Icebug Myr BUGrip· leads in none

Tied

Affordability

Cushioning
39 mmTop 17%
28 mm
Lightness
316 g
345 g
Grip
No data
3 mm
Drophigher isn't better or worse
6 mm
8 mm
Affordability
$150Top 31%
$150Top 31%

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 Xplor 2 vs Icebug Myr BUGrip

Best value in this comparisonOnly differences (16)

Essentials

$149.95

€149.95

September 2025

October 2025

316 g

345 g

Overview

Road-to-Trail Running Shoe

Winter Running Shoe

roads, gravel and dirt paths

Snow, icy roads, winter trails

Mixed road, gravel and trail running

Winter running on icy roads, snow, and cold-weather trails

Cushioning

6 mm

8 mm

38.5 mm

28 mm

32.5 mm

20 mm

Softer Px Foam™ ETPU midsole

Cushioned EVA for comfort and impact absorption

Soft, versatile cushioning

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Grip & protection

Vittoria outsole inspired by the Terreno gravel tyre

BUGrip™ studded rubber outsole for icy grip

Two-layer engineered mesh upper

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Vittoria rubber for gravel and dirt

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Upper & fit

Two-layer engineered mesh with body-mapped zones

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PU foam insole

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Craft Endurance Fit® with narrow heel cup, midfoot lock-in and roomy forefoot

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On the terrain

How Craft Xplor 2 vs Icebug Myr BUGrip 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 Xplor 2							50
Icebug Myr BUGrip							36

FlatPacked, runnable trail

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

Craft Xplor 271

Cushioning37/40
Lightness9/35
Smooth roll25/25

Estimated: no data on lug depth, assumed average.

Icebug Myr BUGrip46

Cushioning20/40
Lightness1/35
Smooth roll25/25

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

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Visual Comparison

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Which offers better value: Craft Xplor 2 vs Icebug Myr BUGrip?

For value comparison: The Craft Xplor 2 ($149.95) provides premium features compared to the Icebug Myr BUGrip ($149.95). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.