Icebug Spirit 9 OLX Orienteering Shoes

This is the ninth generation of the most popular orienteering shoes. It's designed for off-trail and orienteering competitions and has been used by world champions for over 15 years.

Drop: 4 mm
Outersole: Rubber with 14 fixed OLX carbide steel tip studs
Light and low wet weight: 278g
Low drop and superior ground control
Seamless and reinforced woven Perspair upper.
Midsole EVA contains 20% BLOOM foam, made with algae harvested from waterways with dense algae growth.
The Milspeed inner heel and toe reinforcements are made of 60% recycled plastic, of which 11-12% is recycled nylon fishing nets.
The OLX outsole contains 23% natural rubber and 20% recycled rubber.
The upper is made of 40% recycled polyamide.

Spirit has been a favorite for many years and remains the top choice for orienteers and off-trail runners, whether world champions or amateurs. The key to Spirit’s success lies in the combination of low weight, flexibility, and traction without compromising durability. The very durable upper fabric is called Perspair®, a woven fabric made with a Jaquard technique designed to reduce seams. It combines several yarns, such as a super-strong aramid fiber. The upper is very smooth and has a very low wet weight thanks to the minimal water pickup. The heel section is specially designed to relieve pressure on the Achilles tendon. Spirit features a low-profile sole with a 4mm drop for maximum ground control and a flexible midsole that allows the foot to move naturally. The last was updated a few seasons ago and offers a slightly roomier toe box. The outsole provides outstanding traction with an innovative tread pattern inspired by tractor tires and 14 fixed OLX studs made of carbide steel.