Icebug Myr BUGrip vs Kiprun Kipclimb Max

Icebug Myr BUGrip

€149.95

Kiprun Kipclimb Max

£149.99

Quick verdict

Icebug Myr BUGrip

€149.95

The better pick if you want:

More video reviews to check (5 vs 3)

Kiprun Kipclimb Max

£149.99

The better pick if you want:

A higher overall score (78 vs 50)
A lighter option (30 g less)
More cushioning (34 vs 28 mm heel stack)
A lower drop (4 vs 8 mm)
Deeper lugs for grip (5 vs 3 mm)

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 Myr BUGrip· leads in none

Kiprun Kipclimb Max· leads in 3

CushioningLightnessGrip

Tied

Affordability

Cushioning
28 mm
34 mm
Lightness
345 g
315 g
Grip
3 mm
5 mmTop 13%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
8 mm
4 mm
Affordability
$150Top 30%
$150Top 32%

Technical Specifications

Compare features between Icebug Myr BUGrip vs Kiprun Kipclimb Max

Best value in this comparisonOnly differences (17)

Essentials

€149.95

£149.99

October 2025

2026

345 g

315 g

Overview

Winter Running Shoe

Ultra-Technical Trail Running Shoe

Snow, icy roads, winter trails

ultra-technical mountain terrain, rocks, scree and mud

Winter running on icy roads, snow, and cold-weather trails

Mountain ultras and long technical routes from 40 to 170 km

Cushioning

8 mm

4 mm

28 mm

34 mm

20 mm

30 mm

Cushioned EVA for comfort and impact absorption

Structured SHIFTECH+™ foam with a responsive FASTECH™ insert for balanced cushioning and rebound

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Balanced, stable cushioning for long days in the mountains

Grip & protection

BUGrip™ studded rubber outsole for icy grip

Kiprun rubber outsole with 5 mm deep lugs

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Reinforced full rock guard covering the forefoot

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5 mm deep lugs for mud, loose rock and steep inclines

Upper & fit

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MATRYX® high-tenacity, abrasion-resistant and breathable upper

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Removable sockliner

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Precise fit with integrated elastic lace keeper on the tongue

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On the terrain

How Icebug Myr BUGrip vs Kiprun Kipclimb 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 Myr BUGrip							36
Kiprun Kipclimb Max							58

FlatPacked, runnable trail

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

Icebug Myr BUGrip46

Cushioning20/40
Lightness1/35
Smooth roll25/25

Kiprun Kipclimb Max55

Cushioning29/40
Lightness9/35
Smooth roll17/25

A model built from the specs to compare shoes, not a lab measurement.

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Video Reviews

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Icebug Myr BUGrip

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Visual Comparison

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Which offers better value: Icebug Myr BUGrip vs Kiprun Kipclimb Max?

For value comparison: The Icebug Myr BUGrip ($149.95) offers better affordability compared to the Kiprun Kipclimb Max ($149.99). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.

Which is newer, the Icebug Myr BUGrip or the Kiprun Kipclimb Max?

The Kiprun Kipclimb Max is newer: it came out in 2026, and the Icebug Myr BUGrip in October 2025.

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Craft Xplor 2

Craft

$149.95Score 77+27

Better than Icebug Myr BUGrip at:

A higher overall score (77 vs 50)
A lighter option (29 g less)
More cushioning (38.5 vs 28 mm heel stack)

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Kiprun Race Ultra 2

Kiprun

$149.99+$0.04Score 88+38

Better than Icebug Myr BUGrip at:

A higher overall score (88 vs 50)
A lighter option (65 g less)

Compare with Icebug Myr BUGrip

Hoka Challenger 8

Hoka

$150+$0.05Score 93+43

Better than Icebug Myr BUGrip at:

A higher overall score (93 vs 50)
A lighter option (70 g less)
More cushioning (44 vs 28 mm heel stack)

Compare with Icebug Myr BUGrip

Popular Comparisons

Compare Icebug Myr BUGrip or Kiprun Kipclimb Max with other top trail running shoes from brands such as Icebug, Kiprun and more.

Shoes

Quick verdict

Icebug Myr BUGrip

€149.95

The better pick if you want:

More video reviews to check (5 vs 3)

Kiprun Kipclimb Max

£149.99

The better pick if you want:

A higher overall score (78 vs 50)
A lighter option (30 g less)
More cushioning (34 vs 28 mm heel stack)
A lower drop (4 vs 8 mm)
Deeper lugs for grip (5 vs 3 mm)

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 Myr BUGrip· leads in none

Kiprun Kipclimb Max· leads in 3

CushioningLightnessGrip

Tied

Affordability

Cushioning
28 mm
34 mm
Lightness
345 g
315 g
Grip
3 mm
5 mmTop 13%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
8 mm
4 mm
Affordability
$150Top 30%
$150Top 32%

Pick a ground

Average

Icebug Myr BUGrip

Kiprun Kipclimb Max

Icebug Myr BUGrip vs Kiprun Kipclimb Max

Icebug Myr BUGrip

Kiprun Kipclimb Max

Quick verdict

Spec profile