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Better than Icebug Arcus 2 RB9X at:
- A higher overall score (91 vs 77)


Icebug Arcus 2 RB9X
€180
The better pick if you want:
Salomon SPIKECROSS 6 GORE-TEX
€200
The better pick if you want:
No clear advantage on the specs we track.
Each axis ranks against the 174 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
Icebug Arcus 2 RB9X· leads in 1
Salomon SPIKECROSS 6 GORE-TEX· leads in none
Cushioning
Lightness
Grip
Drophigher isn't better or worse
Affordability
A spec without data for a product is left out of its shape, so it doesn't count as a low score.
Compare features between Icebug Arcus 2 RB9X vs Salomon SPIKECROSS 6 GORE-TEX
How Icebug Arcus 2 RB9X vs Salomon SPIKECROSS 6 GORE-TEX 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 | ||||||
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| 52 | |||||||
| 55 |
Cushioning and low weight make the kilometres easier; very deep lugs squirm on hard ground.
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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For value comparison: The Icebug Arcus 2 RB9X ($180) offers better affordability compared to the Salomon SPIKECROSS 6 GORE-TEX ($200). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.
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