Icebug Järv RB9X

The Icebug Järv RB9X is a rugged trail running shoe with eco-conscious materials, energetic cushioning and aggressive RB9X grip designed for technical off-trail and mixed terrain.

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€170

Pricier than 74% of shoes · category average €152

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Key specs

Weight: 340 g
Drop: 4 mm
Heel Stack: 29 mm
Forefoot Stack: 25 mm

Best for: Trail running, technical off-trail, mixed terrain runs

Spec profile

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…).

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Strengths

Grip

Weak points

CushioningLightness

Cushioning
29 mm
Lightness
340 g
Grip
5 mmTop 13%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
4 mm
Affordability
$170

Technical Specifications

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Essentials

€170

2025

340 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe

Technical and mixed trail terrain

Trail running, technical off-trail, mixed terrain runs

Cushioning

4 mm

29 mm

25 mm

Expanded e-TPU foam with high Susterra bio-based content for comfort and rebound

Grip & protection

RB9X™ rubber compound with FSC®-certified natural rubber and recycled rubber lugs

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On the terrain

How Icebug Järv 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 Järv RB9X							54

FlatPacked, runnable trail

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

Icebug Järv RB9X40

Cushioning20/40
Lightness3/35
Smooth roll17/25

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The Icebug Järv RB9X was released in 2025.

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A higher overall score (91 vs 69)
A lighter option (62 g less)
More cushioning (44 vs 29 mm heel stack)

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Better than Icebug Järv RB9X at:

A higher overall score (90 vs 69)
A lighter option (76 g less)
More cushioning (33 vs 29 mm heel stack)

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Merrell MTL Long Sky 2

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Better than Icebug Järv RB9X at:

A higher overall score (85 vs 69)
A lighter option (105 g less)

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Popular Comparisons

Compare the Icebug Järv RB9X with other top trail running shoes from leading brands, including Icebug for the ultimate trail running experience.

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Spec profile

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

Strengths

Grip

Weak points

CushioningLightness

Cushioning
29 mm
Lightness
340 g
Grip
5 mmTop 13%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
4 mm
Affordability
$170

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