Icebug Järv RB9X vs NNormal Tomir 2

Icebug Järv RB9X

€170

NNormal Tomir 2

€170

Quick verdict

Icebug Järv RB9X

€170

The better pick if you want:

A lower drop (4 vs 8 mm)

NNormal Tomir 2

€170

The better pick if you want:

A higher overall score (90 vs 69)
A lighter option (76 g less)
More cushioning (33 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 none

NNormal Tomir 2· leads in 2

CushioningLightness

Tied

GripAffordability

Cushioning
29 mm
33 mm
Lightness
340 g
264 gTop 20%
Grip
5 mmTop 13%
5 mmTop 13%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
4 mm
8 mm
Affordability
$170
$170

Technical Specifications

Compare features between Icebug Järv RB9X vs NNormal Tomir 2

Best value in this comparisonOnly differences (8)

Essentials

€170

2025

2024

340 g

264 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe

Technical and mixed trail terrain

Rugged and technical trails

Trail running, technical off-trail, mixed terrain runs

Technical trail running and rugged terrain running

Cushioning

4 mm

8 mm

29 mm

33 mm

25 mm

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

EExpure supercritical foam

Grip & protection

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

Vibram® Megagrip Litebase with 5 mm lugs

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On the terrain

How Icebug Järv RB9X vs NNormal Tomir 2 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
NNormal Tomir 2							69

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

NNormal Tomir 267

Cushioning27/40
Lightness23/35
Smooth roll17/25

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Icebug Järv RB9X

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Which offers better value: Icebug Järv RB9X vs NNormal Tomir 2?

For value comparison: The Icebug Järv RB9X ($170) provides premium features compared to the NNormal Tomir 2 ($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 NNormal Tomir 2?

The Icebug Järv RB9X is newer: it came out in 2025, and the NNormal Tomir 2 in 2024.

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$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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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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INOV-8 TrailFly Max

INOV-8

$170Score 81+12

Better than Icebug Järv RB9X at:

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

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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 none

NNormal Tomir 2· leads in 2

CushioningLightness

Tied

GripAffordability

Cushioning
29 mm
33 mm
Lightness
340 g
264 gTop 20%
Grip
5 mmTop 13%
5 mmTop 13%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
4 mm
8 mm
Affordability
$170
$170

Pick a ground

Average

Icebug Järv RB9X

NNormal Tomir 2

Icebug Järv RB9X vs NNormal Tomir 2

Icebug Järv RB9X

NNormal Tomir 2

Quick verdict

Spec profile