VJ - MAXx

Here’s my contribution. I haven’t done controlled tests like you did, but I run a lot of rocky vertical terrain and have put lots of miles in all these shoes. Trying to focus here on wet rock grip from the outsole and ignore other shoe attributes (fit, lock down, flexibility/stiffness, weight, cushion, etc) that also come into play with their overall ability to do the job on wet rock 5: VJ Maxx 1&2 VJ Spark Arcteryx Norvan VT (limited mileage) 4. Arcteryx Norvan SL 1, 2, &3 Salomon s/Lab Sense 7&8 Nnormal Kjeraq 3. La Sportiva Helios SR La Sportiva Vertical K & VK INOV-8 F-Lite 195 2. Whole bunch of older inov-8 x-talon and RocLite models NB minimus Salomon s/lab ultra 3 Salomon s/lab sense 7SG 1. Old Nike Terra kiger Salomon s/lab sense 1, 2, 3 For spiked shoes, I actually think they suffer quite a bit on rock because they don’t stick instantly like pure rubber soles. 4. VJ Devil 4 3. VJ bold race, VJ ice hero, INOV-8 ORoc 280

Xtrm and Maxx here. Great!!!

I don't remember if you're the only other person on r/trailrunning besides me who is also a VJ fan. I rarely see people post here about them, which is a shame because it's a good brand. I really like my Ultra 2's. They're not perfect, but they're pretty good. I have the Maxx and they're honestly a bit too thin for the sole unless I'm only doing short distances. Did you ever use the original Maxx?

I think you will be happy with the Ultra 2s. I was also nervous about the stack height... I almost never wear my Maxx now though. I want to try the Ultra 3, but the cost is holding me back for now.

Mike Zegama 2 are amazing all around shoe. VJ MAXx and LaSportiva Bushido 2 are great if u have a narrow foot.

VJ Maxx - rock plate, kevlar upper, unbelievable grip, low profile.

I've over 100 miles on VJ Maxx 2, the lower stack version, still very bouncy