Icebug Myr BUGrip vs Kiprun Race Ultra 2

Icebug Myr BUGrip

€149.95

Kiprun Race Ultra 2

£149.99

Quick verdict

Icebug Myr BUGrip

€149.95

The better pick if you want:

No clear advantage on the specs we track.

Kiprun Race Ultra 2

£149.99

The better pick if you want:

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

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 Race Ultra 2· leads in 2

LightnessGrip

Tied

Affordability

Cushioning
28 mm
No data
Lightness
345 g
280 gTop 39%
Grip
3 mm
5 mmTop 13%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
8 mm
8 mm
Affordability
$150Top 30%
$150Top 32%

A spec without data for a product is left out of its shape, so it doesn't count as a low score.

Technical Specifications

Compare features between Icebug Myr BUGrip vs Kiprun Race Ultra 2

Best value in this comparisonOnly differences (15)

Essentials

€149.95

£149.99

October 2025

345 g

280 g

Overview

Winter Running Shoe

Trail Running Shoe

Snow, icy roads, winter trails

technical and alpine trails, mixed dry, rocky, and muddy terrain

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

Ultra-distance trail running, technical terrain, long training sessions, and competitive ultra trail races

Cushioning

8 mm

28 mm

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20 mm

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Cushioned EVA for comfort and impact absorption

SCF foam providing 38% more cushioning and 10% more propulsion than previous version

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Enhanced cushioning and breathable upper for long-distance comfort

Grip & protection

BUGrip™ studded rubber outsole for icy grip

Rubber with 5 mm lugs for grip on all-terrain surfaces

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Cushioned midsole protects muscles and joints during long-distance running

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5 mm lugs with grippy rubber compound for secure footing on steep and muddy trails

Upper & fit

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MATRYX® EVO woven material, light, breathable, and abrasion-resistant

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Standard ergonomic insole for comfort during ultra-distance runs

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Knitted collar with quick-lace system for snug fit and optimal control

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On the terrain

How Icebug Myr BUGrip vs Kiprun Race Ultra 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 Myr BUGrip							36
Kiprun Race Ultra 2							62

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 Race Ultra 258

Cushioning22/40
Lightness19/35
Smooth roll17/25

Estimated: no data on stack height, assumed average.

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

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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 Race Ultra 2?

For value comparison: The Icebug Myr BUGrip ($149.95) offers better affordability compared to the Kiprun Race Ultra 2 ($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 Race Ultra 2?

Both came out 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 Kipclimb Max

Kiprun

$149.99+$0.04Score 78+28

Better than Icebug Myr BUGrip at:

A higher overall score (78 vs 50)
A lighter option (30 g less)
More cushioning (34 vs 28 mm heel stack)

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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)

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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

Icebug Myr BUGrip· leads in none

Kiprun Race Ultra 2· leads in 2

LightnessGrip

Tied

Affordability

Cushioning
28 mm
No data
Lightness
345 g
280 gTop 39%
Grip
3 mm
5 mmTop 13%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
8 mm
8 mm
Affordability
$150Top 30%
$150Top 32%

A spec without data for a product is left out of its shape, so it doesn't count as a low score.

Pick a ground

Average

Icebug Myr BUGrip

Kiprun Race Ultra 2

Icebug Myr BUGrip vs Kiprun Race Ultra 2

Icebug Myr BUGrip

Kiprun Race Ultra 2

Quick verdict

Spec profile