This was my first VJ Shoe purchase. I bought it on closeout so no returns, but it was a risk I was willing to take because the price was right. Sizing is a bit off, even using VJ's sizing tool. Not terrible, but not right either. It's long and narrow or at least that's how it seems to me. Suspect I could have gone down a half size. That said, if I wear heavy socks the fit is reasonably okay. Not good enough for the Grand Canyon, but okay for day hikes and everyday wear. The shoe itself is delightful. It's very comfortable in a way a lot of similar shoes from other companies are not. The grip is amazing...everything VJ promised it would be. I like the feel of it on my feet. Literally zero break in required. Time will tell, but upper seems very rugged and durable. Overall, very pleased...enough so that I just bought a pair of MAXx2s for trail racing. Kudos, VJ.
This shoe effortlessly took me through a Spartan Trifecta weekend on a mountain with around 8,600 feet of elevation gain. The rocky, muddy, slippery and loose mountainous terrain was no match for the amount of confidence inspiring grip these IROCK+ brings to the table. The fitlock system locked my feet in perfectly which really helped give feedback on obstacles requiring precise foot placement. The upper was breathable and extremely durable against rocks and other trail debris. Toe box was plenty roomy and even with full sprint on steep descents, I never had any jamming or discomfort. I HIGHLY recommend these shoes for anyone looking to do any running/walking/hiking on any sort of rugged terrain not to mention their stellar performance in an OCR environment. VJ really killed it these!
The new iteration of the iRock is a step up from the original! It has the same great grip as the original, but with even more comfort and more room for your toes/feet if you like the extra space like I do. I highly recommend to check out the new iRock +, you won’t regret it!
I’ve worn these shoes on several occasions over 20 miles. I’ve got several other vj brands and I’ve loved this one the best for longer distance. Has a good amount of cushion while not rolling ankles.
A great ultra shoe that I used for my 100k on mildly technical single track. Good cushioning, grip, and nimbleness.