Not as much ankle support as I hoped. I’m used to wearing White’s Smoke Jumper, but I do like the flat sole.
Same great grip as version 1 but much more comfortable. I feel like I can actually do ultras in them!
I'm a big fan of these shoes. First pair of VJs and I'm not disappointed. I usually wear US size 10, I took the website's recommendation of going a half size down ( I also have slightly wide feet), and these still fit perfectly.
(+) Grip fine (eg equivalent to vibram litebase). Nice bounce in foam. Lightweight. ( - ) Gusseted tongue bunches up and puts pressure on top of foot (ended up cutting out the fabric). Minimal breathability so shoe gets waterlogged in hot/humid weather or rain. Overall: Kjerag the better shoe in this price range.
I get the exact same size in these shoes that I got last time and they are different sizes. Plus when I sent back and got the size up, they are still smaller than the first time I got them. But they work and I do enjoy the grip of them on walls and such. Don’t do great in sloppy mud but that’s to be expected. Would want to go with bigger lugs for muddier corses but these are great for dry courses or just not sloppy or hilly. Would recommend but only if you can try on at store. Ordering online is a crap shoot on if you’ll get some that fit.