Snowy run - testing Icebug shoes

[Vespina]

Managed to get out for a lunchtime run. Was supposed to be a long run but I didn’t have time so plan was a slow and careful bimble to get the legs moving and get some miles in. My last run was Saturday with my running coach and I’ve felt pretty exhausted for over a week. No plans to push it today.

Was a good test for the Icebug shoes too. I follow on YouTube a Swedish runner who lives in Norway and runs in these all the time. So I managed to buy a pair on eBay.

And I’m pleased to report they’re brilliant. They have mental studs built in which saved me on my walk to work yesterday on a very treacherous patch of ice and they were brilliant on today’s run. No slipping at all, not even on the big downhill. I’m a convert.

It was really pretty running in the snow and was definitely warmer than the last few days with no windchill. Glad I managed to sneak in a run. Very happy with a 5km not that far off my usual pace too.

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate10]

New shoes😍😍😍! Really glad they did the business for you. Sounds like a great run!

[Vespina Graduate10 in reply to MissUnderstanding]

I’m good at new shoes. Not sure how I justify that many pairs when I only have two feet 🤣

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate]

Great news about those shoes... just what is needed for this tricky weather right now. They must be really good if they can handle the downhill icy bits too...

Lovely run... well done you!

[Vespina Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

They are excellent. Those metal studs make a massive difference but they also compress into the sole on solid ground so they’re still comfortable to run in. I’m a big fan

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to Vespina]

I think I really need to take a look... I feel as if I am going to be icebound until next year.. .!

[Vespina Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

Let’s hope not. I bought my shoes just in case it was a bad one and I’m now so pleased I did. Hopefully this’ll save me from the treadmill (which I am not friends with!)

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Ooooh I do like the look of those shoes Vespina . Well done on a very nice, slip free run 😀.

[Vespina Graduate10 in reply to Frenc]

I’m so pleased with them. Handy for every day too. When I slipped on the walk into work, the studs immediately dug in and stopped the slide. Felt really stable. Everyone says that you need to put your weight through them and trust them and that seems to be the case. I’m still being careful though.

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Vespina]

They sound just the ticket in this weather 😊.

[OldManRunning Graduate10]

They need to be 'mental studs' running in this icy weather😂😂, well done 😁. Sorry couldn't ignore the typo... or was it 😂 😂

[Vespina Graduate10 in reply to OldManRunning]

😂🤣😂🤣 Definitely a typo - or a Freudian slip. Surely do need to be a bit mental to be out in this weather 😜

[GoogleMe Graduate10]

Interesting to get a positive report of Icebugs as I'm hearing quite a lot of negative stuff about the heels on them.

[Vespina Graduate10 in reply to GoogleMe]

Mine have been fantastic. I specifically chose one with a low drop (4mm) as I usually run in zero drop trainers. Icebug do different drops on different models. This is the lowest drop for any of the range with the BUGrip soles.

I also land on my mid-foot rather than my heel. Not sure if that makes a difference to how they feel and wear. As always, I think it depends on whether a shoe works for you. Fortunately, these definitely do for me.

[GoogleMe Graduate10 in reply to Vespina]

It's been the grip being stiff and rubbing - even Icebug customer services seem to admit it as a known fault. And yes, shoes are so variable (I know loads here love Brooks Cascadia but I have that problem with them)

I'm right with you on the virtues of minimal drop!

[Vespina Graduate10 in reply to GoogleMe]

That’s interesting to get some more details. Sounds like I’m lucky that they fit my foot shape.

Interesting that you also appreciate zero drop. What do you run in?

[GoogleMe Graduate10 in reply to Vespina]

Currently Freet and Vivobarefoot. (And I have to say that my current Vivos (which weren't my first) were dire when I first got them, rubbed me raw in umpteen places)

[Vespina Graduate10 in reply to GoogleMe]

Freet is new to me. I’ll have to check them out