Been running in the Maxx's for awhile now and it's quite impressive how much they can handle technical terrain. My last pair I put over 500 miles in the mountains and my feet felt fine! Love these shoes, would highly recommend them to trail runners looking for maximum grip.

Best all around trail running shoe ever. My favorite shoe to train in especially when I’m on slippery or super technical terrain. Nothing grips better.

These shoes really do have the #bestgripontheplanet! Brought these to the white mountains this week to do the presidentials and these were solid right out of the box. Light, comfortable, and grippy even on the wet rock. Definitely recommend these bad boys.

Love love love them!

The MAXx provide a wider toe box and the comfort to go the extra mile. They handle every terrain you could ask for.

Gotta look fast to be fast. Super comfy. keeps sun off face and head cool in the summer.

An absolute must if you are training in winter conditions. The star studs handle snow, ice, mud and even when rock is exposed the combination of the VJ rubber and star studs grip to wet and icey rock. These are my go-to through the winter and the spring until all the snow and ice is gone. They are tremendous in muddy conditions too.

These puppies are light and fast. Smaller lugs allow me to use them for any sort of training whether it be a track work out, lifing weights or heck playing tennis. They are a shoe I wear almost every day .

My favorite shoe for running fast on the technical, lush and exciting east coast terrain. Coming from a more minimalist shoe I enjoy how the shoe softens up some. Allows me to take them into a 30minute to a 4hour race and have confidence my feet will feel great.

The MAXx are my go-to for every and any day running. Thee wide toe box and gel cushion provides a luxury ride while maintaining the ability to attack aggressive terrain with the grippy rubber tread.

Love my Xtrm for for OCR. They have a little less Cush then the Maxx which makes them great for the 3-15 mile OCR races, I did have to size up a whole size to have enough room in the toe box, and they are super comfy! They are my go to for trial runs, great in the mud, wet, hilly trials. VJ USA even mailed these to my hotel so that I would have them in time for my race weekend. Fabulous customer service!

Love my VJ. Maxx, they are comfy and grippy and great for OCR races and trail runs. I've also worn them on pavement, and they were still comfy. They drain quickly for when you might "accidentally" go through some water or mud. I've worn them on the muddiest of muddiest OCR races and they def have "best grip on the planet". I would recommend sizing up just a half size. I highly recommend these!

Comfortable, light weight, durable and as they say “Best Grip on the Planet”!
I’m at 285 miles (still going) on a pair used on trails, OCR races from 3-16 miles, miles of water, sidewalk, pavement, gravel, gym, scrambling up rocks, mud, wet board walks and more.
These are my favorite off pavement running shoe!
Once you try these you won’t go to any other brand!

I use these for road running, track workouts, and in the gym. They have the same insane grip but these shoes are light and fast!

They fit like the maxx with the added studs for that grip on icy terrain. They are extremely comfortable and perfect for winter running!

Theses are my favorite out of all the VJs, they have a little more room and they are extremely comfortable. I have ran many ultras in these and Bieber a problem. Extremely durable and the grip on rocky terrain is the best grip on the planet!

I bought the MAXx after an awesome experience wearing the XTRMs and needing a shoe with more cushion for the dryer days and longer distance races. These things are light and durable while keeping that grip I loved about the XTRM and providing that cushion I needed. These are perfect for long training days in the Colorado mountains where it can get really dry in the summer! I will soon be ordering my third pair and have not looked back since making the switch.

The MAXx runs a bit more narrow in the forefoot, however when they arrived I wore them around the house which helped stretch them out a bit. I have a pretty wide foot so if you’re someone that has wide feet like mine order them a bit early so you can break them in.

I was having a lot of difficulty finding an OCR shoe that gave me the grip, foot protection, and water drainage I needed until I tried the XTRM at a race in Seattle in April 2019. The conditions there were the perfect test and these things passed with flying colors! Not to mention, Matt from VJ USA met me in person to make sure I had the shoes for my race. Talk about customer service! The XTRMs really live up to the VJ branding; they have the best grip of any shoe I’ve worn. No complaints.

From the flat, muddy swamps of Jacksonville to the icy Rocky Mountain slopes in Banff, my XTRMs are my first and only choice for trail racing and training where grip is critical to success (and survival!). I can't begin to describe how gratifying it is to jog up icy mountains with a smile while hikers are struggling to stand. It's not often that I take time to write a review, but I feel the unrivaled performance of the XTRMs deserves extra recognition. The fit is snug and allows the shoe and foot to act as one harmonious unit, so it is best for super fast and super technical sessions where support and translation of yielding surfaces needs to be optimized. I would give 6 stars if I could!

I own the MAXx and the XTRM... Each model has their distinct advantages... They both share the iconic sticky GRIP, a full rock plate, and true toughness & durability. Where the MAXx’s form their own identity is they have added cushion under foot, a little more room in the toe box, and slightly less aggressive tread. For me that makes this shoe a little more versatile... I use them for Trail, and Stadium races. I also include them in a gauntlet of training activities i.e. indoor/outdoor OCR training, long trail runs/hikes, and weight & strength training. I have even used them for indoor rock climbing. They are comfortable and are extremely amazing on the trail.
As for both models, I wouldn’t change a thing and I would highly recommend either one...
Ron...

Supportive, light, great drainage, insane grip, perfect foot bed for my foot. Best OCR high performance shoe on the market. Highly recommend.

I own the XTRM and the MAXx... I am totally Impressed with both. The grip and durability is literally unmatched. i use them for OCR racing, trail racing, and training. The XTRM’s are really aggressive, low to the ground, and fit me like a glove. I am soooo sure footed as a mountain goat with these on my feet. They give me the confidence to really open up the legs on the downhills... The MAXx’s allow me to be more versatile with my training (i.e. Indoor OCR gyms to day hiking). i use them in stadium races and in trail races. It is awesome to have the full race/training spectrum cover with both the MAXX and XTRM models...
Again, I can’t say it enough about the grip. The grippy soles stick wherever i put my feet. obstacles, wet rock/wood, deep mud, grassy slopes...
When they say “best grip on the planet” they mean it...,,,
Ron...

If I want to go fast and hard through rugged and technical terrain, this is the shoe I reach for. The XTRM meets that perfect balance of light and minimal with protection and durability. I find that going up a 1/2 size has worked best for me.

I use this shoe as my "everyday" trainer. I primarily run and train on the trails and peaks of the High Rockies in Colorado. I feel like these shoes were built for the mountains as they handle technical terrain exceptionally well. That being said, I even use these shoes for workouts on non-techy dirt roads/trails. I love the ability this shoe has to handle anything I throw at it. Incredibly durable, lightweight, protective, and stable, these shoes will go the distance in any terrain!

After having my ankle reconstructed due to an injury... this shoe has been a lifesaver. It’s incredibly comfortable, fits with my brace on and you can’t beat the grip. I feel very safe walking around that I won’t slip! I can’t wait to start walking/ running again with them.

Being from new england your winter running miles are full of snow and ice. Almost 200 training miles in these last year through the winter and early spring months. The studs held up great and are perfect for when the trails are icy and snowy. The confidence of knowing the studs would catch any slip was great and you dont feel them when running on pavement back to the car once off the trail. I used them even when we didnt have completly cover trails in early spring and the Xero5s held up great in the mud.
These are what you need in you want to get in the training miles during the winter months!

Almost 200 miles in these so far and these shoes feel just like new still. Being up here in new england they can handle the rocky rooty trails with ease. Full length rock plate is perfect and the lug pattern is super grippy. Lug length is great for the muddy trails. Toe box is roomy. I use I rock 3's for both training and racing and find they are great for 10k's and 1/2 marathon trail races.

The MAXx is the perfect shoe for both trails and road. I use the MAXx as my training shoe when I'm doing a little bit of trail and road on the same run. The lugs grip level can handle the trails and when you on the road they dont feel out of place underneath you feet. Great for doubletrack trails and for the days when you put in a good amount of miles. Toe box is roomy.

Im on my second pair of XTRM's and absoluty love them. Got almost 300 miles in on the first pair with a ton of races in them last year. So far close to 180 miles in on the 2nd pair. Toe box is ample for the early season when you need a thicker pair of socks. The grip is great for running up here in new england with our rocky and rooty trails and the XTRM's can handle the wet roots as well. I like the full length rock plate for when the trails get rocky. The lugs are just the right length to deal with muddy trails and when they are dry and dusty. I use the XTRM's as my go to race shoe.

been loving the MAXx's for any distance trail runs for training and races.
They fit perfectly to my foot and just enough comfort to my liking.

Broke my 21k PR during the Spartan Race Trail Championship last year with these shoes too!

I seriously go around recommending these to anyone who will listen! I’ve been trying out various popular trail running shoe brands over the past few years to see what works best for my OCR races and trail runs, but I plan to only buy VJ Shoes from here on out! The XTRM’s are really supportive and sturdy but are so light that you feel like you have a running shoe on. The grip is also just as good as they promise! Can’t say enough good things about these shoes.

My VJ MAXx is my go to trail shoe! I have worn them for all race distances up to to 100 miles. They are versatile, durable, and very comfortable. The grip is great for all terrains. I even have worn my MAXx for Spartan Stadium races and they were great!

The XTRM are a must have for any OCR and trail runner athlete! The shoes have superior fit ensuring the foot stays in place despite muddy technical terrain. And the grip is like no other shoe- phenomenal grip running over wet and muddy rocks, running up muddy walls, and running through thick mud. Unlike most shoes, VJs prevent mud sticking to the bottoms so you always have great grip.

These shoes a very comfortable. They are a go-to for trail runs. Less grip than the XtRM but still good grip and the Toe box is wider.

These shoes have amazing grip and they fit my foot like a glove. I wear my normal size in all VJ shoes, but I’ve heard some people like to size up in these and the X Speed.