
Icebug Arcus 2 RB9X
$180

The North Face Altamesa 500 v2
$170
Why is Icebug Arcus 2 RB9X better than The North Face Altamesa 500 v2?
Technical Specifications
Compare features between Icebug Arcus 2 RB9X vs The North Face Altamesa 500 v2
Feature | Icebug Arcus 2 RB9X | The North Face Altamesa 500 v2 |
|---|---|---|
180 $ BEST | 170 $ | |
N/A | 278 g | |
Trail Running Shoe | Trail Running Shoe | |
Gravel paths, mixed trails and road | mixed and wet trails | |
6 mm | 6 mm | |
N/A | 44 mm | |
N/A | 38 mm | |
SuperC Foam™ nitrogen infused EVA for full cushioning and comfort | Nitrogen-infused TPU midsole | |
RB9X™ high-friction rubber compound non-studded traction | SURFACE CTRL™ rubber outsole | |
N/A | Engineered mesh upper | |
N/A | Removable sockliner | |
N/A | Traditional lacing | |
N/A | High-stack underfoot protection | |
N/A | Improved lugs for wet trails | |
N/A | Max cushioning for long runs | |
Trail running, gravel runs, mixed terrain and road training in varied conditions | Long trail runs and ultras | |
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