SHOES
NOTE: We offer approximately a 2% discount for cash. Prices are shown in the format: credit/cash.
BOS features VJ shoes, made by M-Shoe Makers OY of Finland, and Icebug shoes, Made by Icebug AB of Sweden. We also carry some models of Jalas shoes, made by Urho Viljanmaa OY of Finland. POSTAGE: Postage for a single pair of shoes is $7.00, 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 North America: a UK size 9 is approximately equal to a US Men's 10, or a US Women's 11.5; a UK size 5 is equal to a US Men's 6 or a US Women's 7.5.
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. Discontinued, only few sizes available Shoes Cat# 432 $60.00/$59.00 Studs Cat# 433 $70.50/$69.00
FALCON: Durable shoe with specially tough material covering the side of the shoe between the arch and the heel.
2006 model: Black with red trim, special lacing. Available only with studs Cat# 415 $117.25/$115.00
2007 model: Yellow and black, special lacing. Currently only made with studs, but we have a few pair of shoes left: Shoes Cat# 416 $120.50/$118.00 Studs Cat# 417 $130.50/$128.00
INTEGRATOR: Similar to the Falcon, but made on a narrower last, and has a stiffer midsole.
2006 model: Black with red trim, special lacing, no studs available: Shoes Cat# 426 $112.25/$110.00 Studs Cat# 427 $122.50/$120.00
2007 model: Silver, black, and green, special lacing: Shoes Cat# 428 $125.50/$123.00, Studs Cat# 429 $135.75/$133.00
SARVA: Built like a running shoe, but with O-shoe materials. More cushioning and support for Rogaines and street-O. Discontinued, only available without studs. Shoes Cat# 441 $91.75/$90.00
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 $88.75/$87.00
THE WIDE SHOES Discontinued; only a few sizes available
JUKOLA: Black with dark green trim, with extra-tough material around both sides of the heel. Cat# 450 $102.00/$100.00
JUKOLA SPIDER: Same as the Jukola, but with carbide studs. Cat# 451 $112.25/$110.00
JUKOLA flx: New version of the Spider, not as wide as the original. Cat# 453 $130.50/$128.00
THE HIGH-TOPS
CROSS-CONTROL: Superior ankle support, like having an "Active Ankle" built into the shoe. We normally do not carry a large stock of this model, but can order it. Red and black with carbide studs. Cat# 452 $163.25/$160.00
ICEBUG
SPIRIT studs: Lightweight, they are made on different lasts for men and women. Men,s Cat# 460 $130.50/$128.00, Women's Cat #461 $130.50/$128.00
SPIRIT 2 studs: Similar to the original Spirit, but with a new upper material. Men's Cat# 462 $135.75/$133.00, Women's Cat# 463 $135.75/$133.00
ACCELERITAS shoes: Very lightweight shoes without studs, but with a good aggressive sole. Men's Cat# 463 $102.00/$100, Women's Cat# 464 $102.00/$100.00.
SISU studs: Built like a running shoe, but with carbide studs. A great Rogaine or winter running shoe. Cat# 465 $127.50/$125.00
9/29/11