Icebug Järv RB9X vs INOV-8 TrailFly Max

Icebug Järv RB9X

€170

INOV-8 TrailFly Max

$170

Quick verdict

Icebug Järv RB9X

€170

The better pick if you want:

A lower drop (4 vs 6 mm)

INOV-8 TrailFly Max

$170

The better pick if you want:

A higher overall score (81 vs 69)
A lighter option (60 g less)
More cushioning (35 vs 29 mm heel stack)

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

Icebug Järv RB9X· leads in 1

Grip

INOV-8 TrailFly Max· leads in 2

CushioningLightness

Tied

Affordability

Cushioning
29 mm
35 mmTop 43%
Lightness
340 g
280 gTop 39%
Grip
5 mmTop 13%
4 mmTop 50%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
4 mm
6 mm
Affordability
$170
$170

Technical Specifications

Compare features between Icebug Järv RB9X vs INOV-8 TrailFly Max

Best value in this comparisonOnly differences (8)

Essentials

€170

$170

2025

340 g

280 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe

Technical and mixed trail terrain

Hard-packed & rocky trails

Trail running, technical off-trail, mixed terrain runs

Long distance trail running, endurance runs and ultramarathons

Cushioning

4 mm

6 mm

29 mm

35 mm

25 mm

29 mm

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

FLYSPEED PRO nitrogen-infused foam

Grip & protection

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

G-GRIP graphene-infused rubber with 4mm lugs

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On the terrain

How Icebug Järv RB9X vs INOV-8 TrailFly Max 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
INOV-8 TrailFly Max							57

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

INOV-8 TrailFly Max75

Cushioning31/40
Lightness19/35
Smooth roll25/25

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Icebug Järv RB9X

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Visual Comparison

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Which offers better value: Icebug Järv RB9X vs INOV-8 TrailFly Max?

For value comparison: The Icebug Järv RB9X ($170) provides premium features compared to the INOV-8 TrailFly Max ($170). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.

Which is newer, the Icebug Järv RB9X or the INOV-8 TrailFly Max?

Both came out in 2025.

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The North Face

$170Score 91+22

Better than Icebug Järv RB9X at:

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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NNormal Tomir 2

NNormal

$170Score 90+21

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

Merrell

$170Score 85+16

Better than Icebug Järv RB9X at:

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

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Shoes

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

Icebug Järv RB9X· leads in 1

Grip

INOV-8 TrailFly Max· leads in 2

CushioningLightness

Tied

Affordability

Cushioning
29 mm
35 mmTop 43%
Lightness
340 g
280 gTop 39%
Grip
5 mmTop 13%
4 mmTop 50%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
4 mm
6 mm
Affordability
$170
$170

Pick a ground

Average

Icebug Järv RB9X

INOV-8 TrailFly Max

Icebug Järv RB9X vs INOV-8 TrailFly Max

Icebug Järv RB9X

INOV-8 TrailFly Max

Quick verdict

Spec profile