We no longer present it: the Vibram sole, 100% natural rubber, made in Italy. It will be your most faithful partner for rainy and snowy weather, providing grip, cushioning and insulation. In this article, we will retrace the history of this legendary Italian brand.
We no longer present it: the Vibram sole, 100% natural rubber, made in Italy. It will be your most faithful partner for rainy and snowy weather, providing grip, cushioning and insulation. In this article, we will retrace the history of this legendary Italian brand.
- A family brand
- Properties
- Our associations
- Dainite soles
A family brand
Vibram is an Italian family company founded in 1937 by Mr. Vitale Bramani. During a getaway with mountaineering friends, Bramani lost six of his comrades whose studded leather mountain shoes did not have the necessary grip to hang on the cliff. He realized that the mountaineers of the time were poorly shod and he approached Pirelli (the Italian tire brand) in order to design better soles: this was the birth of the Carrarmato, designed with vulcanized rubber technology. This will be the first Vibram sole.
The first factory was established in Albizzate in Italy in 1945. It still exists today and has become a real hub for the company's production and administration.
Over the years, Vibram will develop several ranges of soles: Vibram Security ® , Evaflex ® , Grip ® , Gumlite ® , Ecostep ® , Clusaz ® , Monster ® , Megagrip ® …
Properties
The most common model of Vibram soles in the world of high-end shoes is the Montagna known as “Commando”. This model is part of the Megagrip range. It provides unrivaled grip on dry and even wet surfaces. It is also an ideal balance between stability and flexibility.
These soles are made from a special rubber offering unrivaled grip, great waterproofing and optimal comfort. Its characteristics are very popular among two-wheel users. As well as for walking in rainy weather or for your sporting activities. Historically used on mountain and then hiking shoes, they are now found in the shoes of many city dwellers and are used by many shoemakers.
What are the differences with Dainite soles?
You've probably already heard of Dainite soles. These come straight from England (1984). To find out more, visit our article dedicated to Dainite soles by clicking here.
The English company Dainite (contraction of “day and night”) is certainly the only competitor as famous as Vibram both for the quality of its products and its history. These soles have the advantage of being easier to clean because dirt will settle less in their nooks and crannies, unlike Vibram. However, Dainite will be slightly stiffer and somewhat less grippy. In our opinion, the grip of Vibram is still unrivaled today...
Our associations
For part of our Fall-Winter 21 collection, we opted for this sole and its deliberately adventurous look. We have available it on several models, such as our Basile , the Gatsby , the Trima, the Moissac , the Rennan Boots , the Tobar , and even our Classic Moc ! Which model will accompany you this winter?
Discover our Fall/Winter collection
