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Icebug studded shoes - Is Icebug the best studded shoe for slippery weather?

We Nordics unfortunately have to suffer from challenging conditions for a large part of the year. Cold and moisture present their own challenges for footwear, but slipperiness is perhaps the most difficult thing in winter. Slips are directly reflected in the injury statistics and it is unfortunate to see how many falls occur on slippery surfaces. The statistics speak of tens of thousands of injuries, and falls generally occur many times over. Many injuries could be avoided with decent studded shoes.

So what is a good studded shoe?

In the following, we will go through the reasons why Ice Bug studded shoes are highlighted as the best options. We also show a few examples of our most popular models.

A studded shoe is just as technical a product as a car's studded tire. The task of both is to bring safety through additional grip and therefore state-of-the-art technology is required. Icebug and car winter tires have many similarities and one very special thing. Icebug and the tire manufacturer Michelin have collaborated in the production of shoes, and many Icebug shoes have a very grippy Michelin Wic friction sole. So the expert in friction tires has also introduced a non-studded option for shoes.

The main technical top features of Icebug studded shoes are as follows:

BUG grip

It is an actual smart stud sole that combines a special rubber base and carbon steel spikes. The studs of the BUGgrip sole adapt to the platform. On soft substrates, such as ice, the pin bites firmly into the substrate. On hard surfaces, such as asphalt, the stud, on the other hand, sinks itself into the rubber sole. The grippy rubber sole and studs work together seamlessly to ensure you stay upright. The BUGgrip sole can be found, for example, in this stylish shoe.

GORE-TEX

In the winter, it's wonderful to enjoy good hikes, and then, in addition to grip, you have to make sure that the shoe lasts in windy and sometimes wetter conditions. GORE-TEX is a material known and appreciated all over the world, which really keeps the foot protected from wind and water. However, it is important that the material is breathable, i.e. it allows steam and moisture to evaporate out of the footwear. This men's ankle boot has GORE-TEX material, which means it is perfectly suited for longer hikes.

In addition to the technical features mentioned above, Icebug shoes also have a long list of other technologies. Friction sole shoes really bring top grip with their own innovations without studs. So that we don't forget the so-called basic things, so it is mentioned that they are also in place in Icebug. The last of the shoes is designed to fit the Nordic foot, so that the comfort is in order. The insole and midsole of the Icebug shoes have also been well invested. Shocks are effectively absorbed regardless of the surface, and the insole is always a removable model, so that it is also handy to wash regularly. Of course, Icebug shoes are designed to be as breathable as possible.

Icebug shoes show that they are designed for the demanding conditions of the north and for the Nordic foot. The shoe is comfortable and when you put on the Icebug shoe, you get the feeling that this shoe is taking care of me. So you shouldn't wear the same shoes all year round, but really take into account the changing conditions according to the season. Just as we change winter tires on cars, we could get into the habit of changing grippy studded or friction shoes for more slippery conditions. In Icebug shoes, you can travel much more safely, regardless of the conditions.