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    Lightspeed

    $200.00
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    • Probably the FASTEST trail shoe in the world!

      Lightspeed is an ultralight racing shoe, designed together with Elite Trail Runner, Juuso Simpanen to create the fastest shoe on the planet. We recommend ordering your actual shoe size (not your normal VJ half size up!)

      The Lightspeed features VJ's new SuperFOAMance midsole which offers extreme cushion and energy return with every step. This new foam is a modern, supercritical foam that is lighter, more responsive, more comfortable and more propulsive than a traditional EVA foam. Compared to other foams, SuperFOAMance is more durable, does not rip as easily, and bonds to the VJ grippy outsole much better.

      The Lightspeed propulsion plate helps increase the rebound, adding to your running economy. This can help you run faster, or longer, or both! The plate is a special polymer made of renewable castor oil in a Y shape to provide stiffness and rebound and also increase the lateral stability.

      The upper is a light, breathable, durable one-piece that together with the foot-shaped last will give maximum comfort and performance!

      The Lightspeed is designed to be used without a sock liner insert - it comes ready to rock and roll at its lightest weight possible for maximum speed.  Don't worry, if you need or want the insert, we put them in the box.  It's your choice! 

      Get ready to sprint on the trails with ease and comfort! 

      Keep in mind this shoe is designed to be a trail shoe not a rocky, mountain terrain shoe. It's built for speed.
      1. SuperFOAMance Midsole For Maximum Comfort
      2. FitLock For Midsole Stability
      3. The Outsole Is 100% Butyl-Rubber
      4. Light, Breathable, Durable One-Piece Upper
      5. Full-Length Rock Plate
      1. 3.5 mm Lugs In The Outsole
      2. 23mm/29mm Stack Height - Total With Lugs
      3. 6 mm Heel Drop
      4. Weight: (US M 9): 7.76 oz (220 g)
      5. Runs True To Size
    • WE ARE CURRENTLY OFFERING SHIPPING TO THE USA.
      Most orders received are shipped the following business day. Please take this into account if you are looking for express delivery. At this time, we cannot offer Saturday delivery. Your shoes are typically delivered within 3-7 business days, depending on how far you are from us. During the holidays, this shipping time will most certainly increase.
      We also offer no-hassle exchanges and returns.

      If you have questions, please email us at hello@vjshoesusa.com
    Feel the grip that powers you across all terrains.
    Built to conquer any terrain or distance

    Customer Reviews

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    Brian
    Not for technical trails

    This thing is light and feels nice on even terrain, but the stack height and heel-toe drop is too much for very technical trails & stability overall. I also think your foot does not sit low enough within the shoe’s upper. I wore these twice and rolled my ankle on a fairly moderately slanted slab on the second go. Lifting the heel decreases stability (try to balance 1-foot on just your toes), so this is not really for east coast technical mountain running. Probably fine for west coast or smooth single track. I think the most recent VJ lineup is style over substance, & catering to a new crowd

    Thank you for your review Brian. And, yes you are correct this shoe is not made for East Coast technical, rocky mountain running. It is designed to be more of a speed trail shoe as stated in the description.

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    Candace Simpson
    Absolutely Love!

    The newest versions of VJ shoes are the best yet! The Lightspeed’s are super light, as advertised. They fit the foot so much better, as in are much wider than other versions of VJ’s. This version feels like it propels me forward while wearing them and as always they have #thebestgripontheplanet ! I will definitely be buying more.

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    TAT WONG
    My socks are dyed to red

    Lightspeed is the best trail running in VJ products lineup, but the insole make my socks into red.

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    Heather Bode
    All of the comfort and all of the grip!

    I typically run in the Maxx's for longer distances, Xtrms for shorter, so I thought I'd try something new with the Lightspeeds. I absolutely love them! They're very light and incredibly springy, so comfortable that I was almost concerned the same grip wouldn't be there, but sure enough I was able to bomb downhill confidently with plenty of that wonderful VJ grip.
    I'm not used to so much comfort with all of the performance in a trail shoe, it's great!

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    Bethany Adams
    Awesome

    The VJ Lightspeed are a great running shoe. They are also a fit for road running. Nice cushioning.

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