Absolutely love these green shoes! They are the best! I have all of the VJ shoes and these are by far my favorite!
I absolutely love the new Ultra 3! It has the perfect amount of cushion, a wider toe box and is true to size! What an outstanding upgrade!! Definitely my new go to for the longer trail runs and races!!
Good Improvement, but………
It’s a trail running shoe. DIRT! It needs to be the color of dirt. The first time you take this goofy color on the trails it looks filthy. Change the color to an outside color not a city coffee house color.
Got the VJ Ultra 3 Limited Edition Green. The shoes arrived fast and the packaging was great. Shoes look phenomenal! The grip really is incredible. The foam feels great, but not too soft. Upper material is really nice. Toe box has plenty of room.
Only issue and it has been a major one for me has been the heel area of the shoe and the struggle to get a solid lock in. Normal lacing will have a super loose heel, lacing for a heel lock still leaves me with some play which leads to hot spots starting after the first mile, even sooner if it's up hill. Only solution that worked for me was tying them as tight as possible to the point of almost cutting off circulation in my feet. They have gotten a little better with about 25 miles now but the heel is still in no way comfortable.
If they had a more friendly return policy I would have sent them back 100% but they say if you wear them outside you can't return them. How are you supposed to know how a trail shoe feels until you get on a trail?
I know other people like this version of the shoe, so it may be just me, but I will just stick other brands, especially with better return policies if you don't like the shoes.
The Ultra 3 is a great all around trail shoe for cruising and racing. The cushioning is solid, the grip is tremendous, and the fit is good. I did have some top of the arch abrasion from the size label attached to the underside of the tongue (why?) and it got bloody on both feet. So I'd simply say watch the label and if it creases, you might just tape over the size label with some leukotype or some kT tape (that's what I did). The tongue is a bit thin for my taste, but otherwise everything is really good on this shoe. Happy running!
Who was behind the sizing of this model? UPS? With all these returns?
I am a size 10 in 95% of footwear, from all different brands. Sized down to 9.5 based on the reviews, and the shoe was too small. Returned for a size 10, and the shoe was way too long (banana foot). Who was behind the sizing of this shoe?!
The VJ Sparks are a great shoe to feel comfortable and confident on any trail!
Ultra 3 is hands-down my new favorite trail shoe I’ve ever worn. As always, the grip is insane—especially on slick, uneven terrain—and the added cushioning makes a huge difference over long distances. I love the roomier toe box and the locked-in heel fit. Plus, this limited edition green color is 🔥. Light, durable, and built for performance—VJ nailed it with this one. Highly recommend!
Their comfiest model yet! I have tried nearly all the VJ shoes in the last 4 years and this one is one of the best for overall training miles, whether on the treadmill, road or trail. These have a generous toe box which I appreciate very much and are super light. Love the neutral colorway in tan or black. Overall a great and very versatile shoe, two thumbs up.
I was skeptical at first when I heard about the shoe being versatile for any terrain so I put it to the test right away. I brought it to a technical trail in Colorado because I wanted to make sure I got the same stickiness as I would with the Ultras and it passed. Then I wore them on the treadmill to see how they would respond to a firmer terrain and they were comfortable. Overall, they exceeded expectations and the fact that they have the wide toe box really helps keep space for the toes when running longer. Highly recommend!
Love this new Flow shoe from VJ. Its light, quick, roomy toe box and grippy as can be. Snagged some strava crowns on some downhills in these bad boys. Thanks VJ for continuing to innovate. Looking forward to the new Ultra 3!
These shoes are incredible! I love that I can wear them for a run, use them during workouts, or simply rock them as my everyday shoes. The wider toe box is so comfy, and my toes feel free and happy. The cushioning and lightweight design are just perfect! And Absolutely love the color!
Wow, these are amazing! I love that I can wear them on a run, workout in them or just wear them as my daily shoes. The wider toe box is super comfy and my toes feel happy and free. The cushion and lightweight design is perfect! Don’t hesitate, just buy them!!
Though the first pair was impossibly small and short, when I sized up, the fit is perfect and very comfortable. I love the wide toe box and the fact that they are genuinely waterproof. I have tried zero drop wide toe shoes but they seem to hurt my knees. These are stable and sure footed.
the shoes are comfortable, but if you are familiar with the amazing traction of its predecessor the Maxx these aren't quite as good.
Great fit (I have wide foot) and great support and traction on gravel, rocky, and icy trails
I loved these boots. They are surprisingly warm and of course they have a great tread. I think they run about a half size smaller than other VJ shoes. Sadly my new puppy enjoyed chewing my boots rendering them unwearable. I will likely purcase another pair at some point.
Suitable for full winter conditions. Roomy toe box. Midsole stays soft and is bouncy in cold conditions. Waterproof upper keeps feet dry and warm. Studs provide great traction. Lace locking mechanism solid. Front sole rocker a bit too much creating unpleasant curve under big toes. Had to size up this shoe. 60 miles on shoes running in very cold and snowy conditions. Would buy again.
I’ve been really impressed with this shoe so far. The waterproof upper keeps your feet warm and dry in sloppy conditions and the PerFOAMance midsole is plush while maintaining control underfoot and doesn’t stiffen in the cold. The toe box is wider than the Maxx 2 but also seems to run a bit shorter, possibly due to the extra padding in the upper so it runs true to size especially if you’re wearing your winter socks! Shoe is comfy right out of the box and the grip is the standard VJ excellence. Really enjoying the shoe this winter!
My 4th pair of VJ trail shoes, the Ace is money well spent: incredible traction with the micro spikes, wide foot bed, warm and waterproof. Now my go-to shoe for winter trail running. Highly recommended for any mountain goat who loves snow.
These shoes are cushy and comfortable with the wider toe box compared to my other VJ shoes.
For a shoe that is meant to be one of their bulkier models it surprisingly light and quick. I had no issues running an uptempo run as the foam provided great energy return. As with all of their shoes you can always trust that you will get good traction but this shoe also felt great on more rugged terrain with there being more to it than some of its lighter counterparts.