VJ Sport IROCK 2 (Women)

The first thing you notice is that the shoe is light and flexible with a very aggressive tread pattern. The outsole is made from Butyl rubber which is very grippy and durable. The stud pattern employs ‘superior contact’ technology which makes sure that there is enough of the outsole in contact with the ground to give great traction but also flexibility to shed mud and therefore reduce clogging. This definitely seems to work. 

The fit appears narrow and pointy, which isn’t something that I really like. However, this isn’t the feel when you put the shoes on. The Fitlock pulls the shoe in around the foot so that the shoe takes your foot shape, which might be why the shoes look so narrow. The upper is made from Schoeller®-Keprotec® material  which adapts to your foot shape and doesn’t  absorb any water. This material is highly abrasive resistant and is often used in motor cycle clothing for this reason. Threads of Kevlar are contained within the material to make the upper tier proof. The tiny threads of Kevlar are five times stronger than steel. The heel to forefoot drop is 6mm which makes the shoe fine for the midfoot or the heel striker. The flexibility in the outsole makes it possible to just run hard across broken ground without being thrown around by the shoe. As it is flexible enough to adapt to the curvature of the terrain. The midsole is responsive as you would expect but, soft enough and comfortable enough to wear for a long time