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The North Face Altamesa 500 v2
The North Face
$170Score 91+14
Better than Icebug Aura RB9X at:
- A higher overall score (91 vs 77)
- A lower drop (6 vs 9 mm)
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The Icebug Aura RB9X is a comfortable, lightweight running shoe with RB9X outsole and focus on asphalt and gravel designed for road running and light trails.
€170
Pricier than 74% of shoes · category average €152
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Key specs
Best for: Road running and light trail running on asphalt and gravel
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How Icebug Aura 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 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Icebug Aura RB9X | 52 |
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.
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At $170, the Icebug Aura RB9X represents solid value for 2026, especially for trail running enthusiasts.
The Icebug Aura RB9X was released in 2023.
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