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Don't let snow stop you training, Icebug shoes are designed to work in snow and ice :-)


Posted: 6 February 2008
by Jon

Running doesn't have to stop when the going gets icy if you invest in a pair of the weirdly named MR BUGrip running shoes from weirdly-named Swedish company Icebug.

Being based in Sweden. Icebug understands what snow and ice means for runners and has developed its BUGrip system to cope with serious winter conditions.

The BUGrip sole unit incorporates 16 integrated carbide tip studs which on slippery surfaces like ice, snow, mud, wet wood and grass protrude to give maximum grip. However on solid surfaces like concrete or pavement, the studs are pushed inwards allowing the rubber to work conventionally. Finally on mixed surfaces, you get a bit of both with the different areas of the sole adapting to the micro-area beneath them.

The rest of the shoes is more conventional with molded EVA cushioning, a TPU stabliser and an anatomical insole. The version pictured, the MR2 BUGrip Extreme uses seriously tough upper materials for durability. There's are women's versions too.

More details of the Icebug range at www.icebug.se. For UK stockists contact Ark Consultants by e-mail.


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Metal studs are quite common on orienteering shoes: scrambling over fallen trees etc. in the wet just doesn't really work all the time with plain rubber cleats...

Inov8 include a metal stud sole on one of their models (Mudclaw 340 O +) and Silva make some.  A good orienteering supplier should be able to give you a choice.

Pete. 


Posted: 07/02/2008 at 09:44

Is the feature of the metal studs being pushed inwards to allow the rubber to work on solid surfaces a unique feature of the Icebugs then? Or are other studded shoes similar in that respect?

Genuine curiosity, never having seen any of these. I can see the point of studs when orienteering, and I can see the potential for winter hill-walking but I wouldn't imagine wanting to complete a whole day's walk with studs constantly under my feet (never mind when I hit the pub at the end of the day!). If the Icebugs effectively 'retract' when not needed then that could be a good feature to appeal to a 'less extreme' user, shall we say. If not then, as you say Pete, they may just be another contender with the novelty of being from Sweden and yellow!


Posted: 07/02/2008 at 10:25

I like them though I wonder how much they are? I need a new pair of out door shoes, and if they have great grip on snow and ice but still ok to wear indoors then these would be perfect.

Posted: 07/02/2008 at 10:42

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