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VJ Irock2

Daily trainer · Neutral · Road

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock.

How it ranks

The VJ Irock2’s rating is an early estimate. We’ve collected 2 runner reviews so far, with brand history also informing the score.

Current estimate: Decent

74
Overall
74
Durability
74
Appearance
72
Value
70
Comfort
65
Cushioning
55
Confidence

Confidence

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Confidence

38 Very low

38

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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.


Pros

  • Both reviewers rate the outsole grip outstanding on wet rock, mud and slippery ground.
  • One reviewer says the hard rubber sole gives confidence on off-trail descents, and grips ropes in obstacle racing.

Cons

  • Both reviewers call it firm and lightly cushioned, one saying outright it is not a comfort shoe.
  • One reviewer calls it not cheap.

Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale

Each dot is one rated shoe for sale, placed by its rating and by how much evidence sits behind it. Shoes toward the top right are both well rated and well established.

Confidence
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Better Shoes Rating

Irock2 rates 74. This shoe has very low confidence. See how we rate shoes.

Runner Ratings

2 ratings
5/5 1
4/5 1
3/5 0
2/5 0
1/5 0

Specs & fit

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Release
2019

Runner reviews

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Sticks like a gecko

5/5

Overall

The iRock 2 is not a comfort shoe, it is designed for maximal stability and maximum grip on trails, wet rock, mud, and any other slippery surface (besides black ice or Teflon). Having spent a few years searching through all the trail brands, VJ Sports are the only company who have made a sole from hard rubber that sticks to wet rock like a gecko. This brings immense confidence when motoring down descents on off-trail terrain and, for obstacle racing, also provides excellent grip on ropes/rigs etc.

Anonymous runner · Jan 20, 2020

45 mpw training for a half marathon

Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

The best shoes for wet, stony trails

4/5

Overall

The VJ Irock2 has the best grip I have ever experienced on slippery surfaces, such as wet, stony trails. Not cheap, and not very cushioned, but great for its use.

Anonymous runner · Jul 5, 2019

40 mpw training for ultramarathons came from the adidas AdiZero XT

Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
3/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
3/5

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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
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9.9 oz
8.0 oz Lightest
Stack
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40/35mm
38/33mm
Drop
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4mm
5mm
Release
2019
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MSRP
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$165
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$170
Ratings
Overall
74 Decent
99 Exceptional Best overall
98 Exceptional
Comfort
65 Below average
99 Exceptional
99 Exceptional
Cushioning
55 Bottom-tier
99 Exceptional Best cushioning
98 Exceptional
Durability
74 Decent
97 Exceptional Best durability
87 Good
Appearance
72 Decent
75 Decent
86 Good Best appearance
Value
70 Decent
77 Decent
83 Good Best value rating
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