VJ ULTRA trail running shoes
VJ Ultra Trail Running Shoes

Original price was: £135.00.Current price is: £70.00.

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VJ Ultra Trail Running Shoes

Original price was: £135.00.Current price is: £70.00.

Well-cushioned trail shoe built for longer distances without compromising on weight or grip. Features VJ’s legendary butyl rubber Superior Contact outsole, a medium+ last with added toe space for extra balance and comfort, and the Fitlock system that locks your foot securely from the arch. Lightweight and responsive — ideal for longer trail runs, swimrun or obstacle racing. This is the original Ultra — the updated version with a rock plate and improved sole pattern is the VJ Ultra 2.

FIT GUIDE — VJ ULTRA

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2
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4 ◀
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Narrow
Wide

VJ rate this as Fit Scale 4 — in our experience it fits more like a standard width. Wide-footed customers should be aware this shoe may feel narrower than expected.

Sizing note from us: This shoe runs small. Based on our experience and customer feedback we recommend: normal feet — size up half a size. Wide feet — size up a full size. If you are unsure, message us before ordering.

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If you are looking for a well-cushioned trail shoe but are not willing to compromise on weight or responsiveness, the VJ Ultra is the perfect choice for you.

Moreover, developed with input from elite runners, the VJ Ultra excels in performance for longer distances, as the name implies. However, it is also an excellent option for shorter distances when you want a little extra cushioning and comfort. To further ensure exceptional grip, the Superior Contact outsole features our famous butyl rubber.

Additionally, the last is a medium +, making it suitable for most runners. The added toe space gives you some extra balance and comfort.

Technical Specifications:
  • Activity – Trail Running, Swimrun, Obstacle Course Racing, Sky Running
  • Fit Scale – 4
  • Gender – Unisex
  • Midsole Stack – 22mm/16mm
  • Outsole – Superior Contact
  • Upper – 22% aramid fibers, 78% nylon
  • Lug Depth – 4mm
  • Weight – 265g (UK 8)
FITLOCK ENSURES FIT

Innovative system designed to improve the fit of the shoe, making it feel like part of your body. Integrated with the lacing, the Fitlock system tightens the shoe on the inside and under the arch of your foot.

DURABLE MESH-UPPER WITH DUPONT KEVLAR®

Durable and breathable upper is a mix of Kevlar® fibers and nylon. It excels in the toughest of terrains and endures all conditions.

PHENOMENAL GRIP

Superior Contact outsole is produced from our own special rubber ensures grip on all surfaces. These shoes are claimed to have The Best Grip on The Planet.

CUSHIONING AND COMFORT FOR TRAILS

Size Guide

▸ How to measure your foot

For the best fit, measure your foot at home before ordering. It takes 2 minutes.

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Place a sheet of paper on the floor against a wall.

2

Put on the same socks you would wear with these shoes.

3

Stand on the paper with your heel touching the wall, foot straight.

4

Ask someone to mark the tip of your longest toe. Repeat both feet — use the longer measurement.

5

Measure heel to mark in cm. Use the size chart below to find your size. If between sizes, always go larger.

▸ Size chart
Foot (cm) UK EU US Women US Men
22.7 3 35.5 5.5
23.1 3.5 36 6
23.5 4 37 6.5
23.9 4.5 37.5 7
24.3 5 38 7.5
24.8 5.5 39 8
25.2 6 39.5 8.5
25.6 6.5 40 9
26.0 7 40.5 9.5
26.4 7.5 41 10 8.5
26.8 8 42 10.5 9
27.2 8.5 42.5 9.5
27.6 9 43 10
28.0 9.5 44 10.5
28.4 10 44.5 11
28.8 10.5 45 11.5
29.2 11 45.5 12
29.6 11.5 46 12.5
30.0 12 47 13
30.8 13 48 14

If you are between sizes, always choose the larger size.

▸ Shoe fit scale

VJ have graded the fit on all shoes from 1 to 5 to help you find the perfect fitting shoe.

1
2
3
4
5
Narrow
Wide

Grade 1 represents the most precise and narrow fit. Grade 5 has the widest fit.

The lower the number, the narrower the fit — essential for fast technical running where minimal foot movement matters. Higher numbers suit wider feet or those wanting extra comfort, and are often preferred on longer distances as feet tend to swell.

 

Weight 0.265 kg
Size

UK 3.5, UK 4, UK 4.5, UK 5, UK 5.5, UK 6, UK 6.5, UK 7, UK 7.5, UK 8, UK 8.5, UK 9, UK 9.5, UK 10, UK 10.5, UK 11, UK 11.5, UK 12, UK 13

Gender

Unisex

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VJ began in 1981, when a Finnish shoemaker and orienteer could not find the right shoe for the sport. He built his own shoe factory in Orivesi, launching the brand there. It set out to build shoes that could handle rough, wet and slippery terrain.

Orienteering shoes need to grip in constantly changing conditions, wet or dry, hard or soft ground. VJ built a 100% butyl rubber outsole to meet that demand. This material holds its grip even when the shoe is completely drenched. That matters, since orienteers often run an entire race in wet shoes. The brand also uses non-absorbent materials throughout the shoe, so repeated soaking and drying doesn't weaken the build.

Branches, rocks and constantly changing terrain put real strain on a shoe. Some models use aramid fibre uppers, five times stronger than steel, for extra protection. VJ also produces metal-studded models, built for icy, muddy or highly technical ground where extra bite matters. The Fitlock system locks the foot in place and supports the arch through demanding courses.

These features have helped VJ shoes win world championships across orienteering, trail running and OCR. At Compass Point, we stock the brand for orienteers who want proven grip and durability on tough terrain.

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