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Vasque Velocity VST Trail-Running Shoes - Women's
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Vasque Velocity VST Trail-Running Shoes - Women's

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Velocity VST is the next generation of the Vasque flagship shoe, offering new shock attenuation technology in a light, fast, low-profile package.

  • Highly breathable, lightweight airmesh nylon uppers feature welded thermoplastic urethane (TPU) reinforcements for structure and pronation stability
  • Nylon linings wick moisture away from your feet and dry quickly
  • Removable dual-density EVA footbeds offer cushioning
  • EVA midsoles provide additional cushioning and house TPU forefoot plates for protection from stone-bruising
  • Vasque Spine Technology (VST) in heels incorporates a TPU top plate with a cushioning gel to reduce heel impact forces while remaining stable
  • Anatomic shape of the TPU top plates follows the natural progression of lateral heel landings, helping you to maintain a neutral stride
  • Vasque Mako II trail-running outsoles feature aggressive, multidirectional lugs for superior traction and durability
  • Reflective detailing increases your visibility in low light

Average weight specification is per pair, based on size 7.

Imported.

Item 766173

Vasque Velocity VST Trail-Running Shoes - Women's Specs

Specification

Description

StyleTrail-running
CutLow
WaterproofNo
UpperNylon mesh/thermoplastic urethane
LiningNylon
MidsoleEVA
SupportThermoplastic urethane plate
OutsoleRubber
Average weight25 ounces
Average weight - metric0.70 kilogram
Running shoe typeTrail
GenderWomen's

Vasque Velocity VST Trail-Running Shoes - Women's Customer Reviews

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Vasque Velocity VST Trail-Running Shoes - Women's
 
3.2

(based on 6 reviews)

50%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Comfortable (5)
  • Good traction (3)
  • Lightweight (3)
  • Stabilizes foot (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Mixed terrain (3)
    • Arch Type:
    • Low arch (3)

    Reviewed by 6 customers

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    Mar

    19

    2009

    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

     
    2.0

    Good until they started falling apart

    By Monkeygirl

    from Santa Clara, CA

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Good Traction
    • Lightweight

    Cons

    • Wears Quickly

    Best Uses

      Comments about Vasque Velocity VST Trail-Running Shoes - Women's:

      Once these broke in they were so comfy I didn't want to take them off my feet. After only 2 months, however, the squeak (which other reviewers mentioned) turned into the rubber off the bottom of the shoe (back near the heal) coming off the midsole. Basically there's a giant bubble underneath each heal where the sole is separating.

      I haven't been beating these shoes up despite wearing them a lot over the last 2 months so they SHOULD NOT be falling apart already. I was willing to overlook the fact that the mesh was ripping since I could chalk that up to scuffing against occasional rocks but the soles just should not come apart this way.

      Vasque used to be my go-to brand when it came to hiking shoes. I still have an old pair of Sundowners that I've owned for nearly 15 years. What's happened to the quality!? I will be returning these shoes asap.

      • Gift:
      • No
      • Sizing:
      • Feels true to size
      • Width:
      • Feels true to width
      • Arch Type:
      • Low Arch

      Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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      Nov

      6

      2008

      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Built Lighter than past Velocity model

      By Trail Pixie

      from Andover, MA

      About Me Competitive Athlete

      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Lightweight
      • Responsive

      Cons

      • Poor Traction
      • Thin-ish soles

      Best Uses

      • Mixed Terrain
      • Trail running

      Comments about Vasque Velocity VST Trail-Running Shoes - Women's:

      A great lighter version from the past Velocity model that runs a bit larger. I take a 9W in the old Velocity and in this shoe I take an 8.5M. Toe box is nice and wide, too. This shoe is great for trail, field/grass running especially under 10 mile runs. On more technical trails I felt the rocks and roots much more compared to the older, thicker soled, Velocity. These shoes still feel stable and supportive (just not as much). They also don't have as much traction on wet rocks as the older version. Arch-wise, the most supportive is the old Velocity, then this VST model, followed by the least arch support in the Blurs. I will use the VST for shorter runs and races and stick to the older Velocity model for longer trail marathons, etc. Choice is personal of course, a bit of extra weight and stability or lighter-weight and less sole thickness.

      • Gift:
      • No
      • Sizing:
      • Feels half size too big
      • Width:
      • Feels true to width
      • Arch Type:
      • High Arch

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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      Oct

      18

      2009

       
      3.0

      trail runner

      By tacsea

      from Seattle

      About Me Gym Rat

      Pros

      • Good Traction
      • Rugged

      Cons

      • Uncomfortable

      Best Uses

      • All Weather Conditions

      Comments about Vasque Velocity VST Trail-Running Shoes - Women's:

      I'm a vasque buyer. Always have a pair in my closet. This shoe is excellent for trail hiking but less comfortable for trail running or road running. Less cushion feel (more hard on the feet) than other vasques I've had. Excellent for rainy weather for it keeps toes dry and warm. I wouldn't get these for trail running but would try for another vasque shoe.

      • Gift:
      • No
      • Sizing:
      • Feels true to size
      • Width:
      • Feels true to width

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      Apr

      11

      2009

       
      4.0

      Awesome Heel Support

      By Great Dane Owner

      from Seattle, WA

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Stabilizes Foot

      Cons

        Best Uses

          Comments about Vasque Velocity VST Trail-Running Shoes - Women's:

          Just got these so we'll see about the squeak everyone's complaining about. But I have to say, I have a bruised heel that has taken forever to heal, and I put these shoes on and was suddenly no longer in pain. Seriously. Amazing. I took them off and it hurt again. I never want to take these off!!!

          BTW, I wear orthotics and these shoes have a truly neutral arch if you remove their insoles, so they're perfect for orthotics.

          • Gift:
          • No
          • Sizing:
          • Feels true to size
          • Width:
          • Feels true to width
          • Arch Type:
          • Low Arch

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          Jan

          20

          2009

           
          3.0

          squeaky

          By nursy

          from Berkeley

          About Me Rarely Workout

          Pros

          • Comfortable
          • Lightweight
          • Like the gray and orange
          • Stabilizes Foot

          Cons

          • Squeakynoisy weach step

          Best Uses

          • Grass
          • Mixed Terrain

          Comments about Vasque Velocity VST Trail-Running Shoes - Women's:

          Squeaky w/each step. Too noisy when checking on patients on night shift.

          Am returning shoes.

          • Gift:
          • No
          • Sizing:
          • Feels true to size
          • Width:
          • Feels true to width
          • Arch Type:
          • Low Arch

          Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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          Oct

          16

          2008

           
          3.0

          Good fit, but very squeaky shoe

          By Kim

          from Seattle, WA

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

          Pros

          • Comfortable
          • Dries Quickly
          • Good Traction
          • Rugged
          • Stabilizes Foot

          Cons

          • Heal squishes
          • Overall squeaks

          Best Uses

          • All Weather Conditions
          • Mixed Terrain

          Comments about Vasque Velocity VST Trail-Running Shoes - Women's:

          I loved the fit of this shoe and even got used to the wacky color combination. I wore them happily on trail hikes (even during my son's 23 hour labor!) for 2 months, then they started to squeak - so much so that people would look at my feet in the grocery store. I could live with the squeak, but then the heal started to squish like water was captured between the sole and footbed.

          • Gift:
          • Yes
          • Sizing:
          • Feels true to size
          • Width:
          • Feels true to width

          Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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