SHOES
BOS features VJ shoes, made in Finland by M-Shoe Makers OY. We also carry three models of Jalas shoes, made in Finland by Urho Viljanmaa OY. POSTAGE: Postage for a single pair of shoes is $6.00, if they do not fit, a second pair will be sent postage-free.
SIZING: We list shoe sizes based on UK sizing, which is larger than in NA, and a UK size 9 is approximately equal to a US Men's 10, or a US women's size 11.5.
VJ
FEATURES: All these shoes, except for the Sarva, have the same sole, with an aggressive cleat pattern, and most models are also available with tungsten carbide studs molded into the cleats. They are made completely of synthetic materials, so, when they get wet, they do not soak up a lot of water, and they stretch very little. Some shoes are described as having "special lacing", which means some eyelets are replaced with fabric loops which allow the lace tension to even out.
The VJ shoes listed below are made on a straight last. The Integrator is equivalent to a US men's "C" width, while the others have a "C" width in the heel and a "D" width in the front. VJ makes another model, the Twister, that we do not usually keep in stock, which is narrower than the Integrator, and has a curved last.
The older shoes are obviously available in only a few sizes.
LOP : VJ's low-priced line, introduced in 2003; white or gray. Only few sizes available Shoes Cat# 432 $62.00 Studs Cat# 433 $72.00
FALCON: Durable shoe with specially tough material covering the side of the shoe between the arch and the heel.
2001 model: Black with yellow trim, no studs available, and only a few shoe sizes Shoes Cat# 412 $57.00
2006 model: Black with red trim, special lacing. Available only with studs Cat# 415 $120.00
2007 model: Yellow and black, special lacing. Available only with studs Cat# 417 $125.00
INTEGRATOR: Similar to the Falcon, but made on a narrower last, and has a stiffer midsole.
2001 model: Black with red trim, special lacing, no studs available : Shoes Cat# 422 $62.00
2006 model: Black with red trim, special lacing, no studs available: Shoes Cat# 426 $115.00 Studs Cat# 427 $125.00
2007 model: Silver, black, and green, special lacing: Shoes Cat# 428 $120.00, Studs Cat# 429 $130.00
INTEGRATOR HI-TOP STUDS: Integrator Studs with a cuff of stiff Kevlar material around the ankle; provides moderate support Cat# 441 $140.00
SARVA: Built like a running shoe, but with O-shoe materials. More cushoning
and support for Rogaines and street-O. Available with or without carbide studs
in the
sole. Studded version is great for winter running. Shoes Cat# 441
$100.00 Studs Cat# 442 $120.00
JALAS
FEATURES: Jalas shoes are similar to VJ shoes, and are sized the same way. The sole pattern differs from the VJ's pattern, but is equally aggressive. Like the VJs, they are made completely of synthetic materials, so, when they get wet, they do not soak up a lot of water, and they stretch very little.We carry 3 special purpose Jalas models: the Jukola and the Jukola Spider, which are made on a wide last, equivalent to a US men's E width, and the Cross Control, which is made on a medium width last, and has a high top and an ankle brace. All 3 models have "special lacing", similar to several of the VJ models.
LOW-PRICED MODEL
CHAMPION A moderately-priced studded shoe. Cat# 454 $85.00
THE WIDE SHOES No longer made; only a few sizes available
JUKOLA: Black with dark green trim, with extra-tough material around both sides of the heel. Cat# 450 $105.00
JUKOLA SPIDER: Same as the Jukola, but with carbide studs. Cat# 451 $115.00
JUKOLA flx: New version of the Spider, not as wide as the original. Cat# 453 $125.00
THE HIGH-TOPS
CROSS-CONTROL: Superior ankle support, like having an "Active Ankle" built into the shoe. Black, with yellow trim, with carbide studs. Cat# 452 $150.00