Vibram Technology: A revolution in the world of soles

In 1937, an Italian mountaineer, Vitale Bramani, revolutionized the shoe world with his invention, the Vibram Carrarmato sole. During an expedition, six of his friends tragically lost their lives due to shoes unsuitable for the mountainous terrain of the Alps. He then embarked on extensive research to design a more adherent and resistant sole, working with Pirelli, the Italian tire brand.

Initially used for mountain shoes, the Vibram sole quickly conquered other domains over the decades. By continuing to innovate, the yellow logo brand developed new materials and sole models to meet the changing needs of consumers:

• Vibram Evaflex: designed in 1984, this range of super-lightweight soles for the Dress and Casual market was born. Made of EVA, this innovative sole promises maximum comfort for casual shoes.
  
  
• Vibram Gumlite: an extremely durable rubber compound that is 30% lighter than traditional rubber compounds made its market entry five years later.
  
  
• Vibram Fourà: in 1992, an innovative sole derived from the Carrarmato was born, designed by Vibram USA and inspired by outdoor experience. Its design meets the needs for self-cleaning, flexibility for optimal foot movement freedom to promote walking.
  
  
• Vibram Ecostep: starting in 1994, Vibram innovated with an eco-mix rubber compound incorporating production waste, thus reducing waste and the use of virgin materials by more than 30%. A pioneer in the use and production of ecological materials, Vibram demonstrates its commitment to sustainability.
  
  
• Vibram Monster: in 2001, Vibram launches the Monster trekking sole, featuring a revolutionary design that prioritizes a correct biomechanical cycle through directional lugging, offering optimal support and exceptional grip during hikes.
  
  
• Vibram Fivefingers: Vibram innovates with FiveFingers in 2002 and designs a revolutionary foot glove that redefines the concept of "barefoot" walking by offering a "second skin" sensation. Launched in 2006, it quickly becomes a global phenomenon and is hailed as one of the "Best Inventions of 2007" by Time Magazine.
  
  
• Vibram Megagrip: Vibram innovates with the Megagrip rubber compound in 2013, offering exceptional grip on all surfaces, whether wet or dry. This material guarantees a perfect balance between stability and flexibility, ensuring optimal adaptation to terrain during outdoor activities.
  
  
• Vibram Sole Factor: 2015 marked the arrival of Sole Factor, which is an innovative mobile service offered by Vibram, providing the possibility to customize shoes with Vibram soles. With a cobbler laboratory integrated into a semi-trailer truck, master cobblers allow customers to transform their shoes with Vibram soles, adapted to their performance needs or personal style.
  
  
• Vibram Arctic Grip: in 2016, Vibram introduced a true innovation in grip on frozen surfaces, offering increased safety during winter, particularly on ice.
  
  
• Vibram Litebase: designed in 2017, this technology aimed at reducing sole weight by up to 30% without compromising performance, an innovative co-molding solution, is designed to offer unchanged performance with reduced weight.
  
  
• Vibram Wrap Tech: Developed at the Vibram Connection Lab in Milan in 2019, Vibram Wrap Tech is an eco-compatible and functional sole that wraps around the shoe contour, thus offering additional grip and protection.
  
  
• Vibram Traction Lug: 2020 marked the arrival of a design innovation focused on grip, emphasizing the shape of lugs for better adhesion. Thanks to athlete expertise and Vibram's constant commitment to improving grip, Vibram Traction Lug revolutionizes outdoor activities with a grip increase of more than 25%, enhanced stability and a 50% larger contact surface, thus offering unprecedented propulsion and gripping power.

Today, the brand remains a global leader in the technical soles industry.