Icebug Zeal2 RB9X (Mens)
Ideal For
Off-trail running and racing, OCR, adventure racing, mountain and skyrunning, orienteering.
Overview
Zeal: The holy grail of trail running is to provide both stability and flexibility, but to make a midsole stable yet soft has so far proven too difficult for PD teams world-wide. Until now! The development of Zeal has taken more than three years and after numerous tests and prototypes it’s ready for launch.
Upper material has been updated from previous season to a very durable, yet soft, Kevlar. Together with the lacing system it embraces the foot firmly. But it is the midsole construction, and the HGMS2 technology*, that is the true innovation. Zeal provides a stable but soft heel grip, which is an impossible combo made possible through the moulded midsole cradle on the interior side of the shoe. The midsole not only adds superb fit, it also turns into the reinforcement protecting the foot in serious terrain. The height of the heel cup is slightly reduced at centre back in order to reduce the pressure at the Achilles tendon. The medium last is half lined with Quick dry mesh. The torsion and cushioning is in fine balance and together with the low sole profile the ground control is just outstanding. The outsole cleats are positioned so mud doesn’t get stuck, and as if the deep lug pattern wouldn’t provide traction enough the RB9X outsole the benchmark among sticky rubbers!
(*Holy Grail Midsole Soft AND Stable)
HGMS2* midsole that is both soft AND stable
Soft heel cup that reduces pressure at Achilles tendon
Outsole pattern designed so mud doesn’t get stuck
Materials
Upper: Polyester Textile/PU
Lining : Half lined with QuickDry Mesh
Insock : None
Midsole : Lightweight EVA with HGMS2* technology
Outsole : RB9X