We see more and more shoes on our shoe wall with Vibram soles underneath. What exactly are Vibram soles and are they all the same? What is the difference between Megagrip and Litebase? And Vibram are those shoes with five separate toes? More explanation below.
What is Vibram?
Vibram is a leading company, founded in 1937 by Italian mountaineer Vitale Bramani. The company is known worldwide for its high-performance rubber soles, which have become synonymous with excellent grip, durability and innovation.
What's up with those five-toed shoes?
These shoes are called Vibram FiveFingers. While both names are often used together, Vibram refers to the company and its broader range of rubber soles, while FiveFingers specifically refers to the innovative minimalist shoes developed by Vibram.
Vibram Megagrip
The type of rubber with the best grip. More durable than Vibram XS Trek Evo.
Vibram Megagrip is a high-performance rubber compound that offers unmatched grip on both dry and wet terrain. With its extreme durability, it is the perfect solution for long distances, new adventures and your favorite outdoor activities – from trekking to hiking, from trail running to mountain biking. Whether you are an athlete or a nature lover, Vibram Megagrip is ready for any challenge and any type of terrain.
Unparalleled Control and Balance: Vibram Megagrip gives you confidence and control, while maintaining an optimal balance between stability and flexibility to adapt to the terrain. Take on new challenges with the best: Vibram Megagrip.
You will encounter in the Topo Terraventure, Topo MTN Racer, Altra Olympus, Altra Timp 5, the shoes from Dynafit and the shoes from NNormal.
Vibram XS Trek Evo
The type of rubber for wetter surfaces.
Vibram XS TREK EVO is a technical composite material that offers excellent performance for multisport, outdoor activities, mountain biking, winter sports and water sports. Its main features are flexibility and grip on wet surfaces.
It Vibram XS TREK EVO non-marking compound allows the sole to be used for indoor and nautical sports as well. Used in a wide range of designs, Vibram XS TREK offers customers the freedom to optimize the performance of the sole while respecting the specific application.
Performance:
- Traction and Sensitivity
Advantages:
- Optimal Balance of Traction and Durability
- Responsive on Unpredictable Terrain
- Designed for Stability and Comfort
You will encounter in the Topo Ultraventure and Topo MT-5.
Vibram Litebase
Weight-saving soles.
Vibram Litebase is a groundbreaking technology, developed by Vibram's R&D team with the support of top athletes.This innovation is designed to reduce weight and improve performance.
Lightweight for Optimal Energy Conservation: Vibram Litebase reduces the total weight of the sole by 30% by reducing the thickness of the sole by 50%. All this without sacrificing the characteristic Vibram quality in grip, traction and durability.
UP TO 30% LIGHTER. UP TO 50% THINNER – PERFORMANCE 100% UNCHANGED.
You will encounter in the shoes from NNormal and the Altra Mont Blanc.
Vibram Traction Lug
Better grip due to the shape of the studs.
Vibram Traction Lug is a groundbreaking design that focuses on the most important element of traction: the lug shape. Thanks to athlete knowledge and Vibram’s constant drive to improve grip and traction, Vibram Traction Lug revolutionizes your outdoor activities by increasing traction by up to 25%*. This design provides extra stability and increases the surface area by 50%, which provides unmatched propulsion and braking power.
Advantages:
- Increased Traction: Up to 25% more grip, depending on the type of terrain and the combination of soles and micro-featured lugs.
- Stability and Surface: Improves stability and increases contact surface by 50%.
- Proven Performance: Scientifically proven improvements in propulsion and braking power, tested and confirmed by athletes.
Innovative Technology:
- Micro Features: Small in design, but with a big impact on performance. Field tested and proven by athletes.
Do you encounter on the Dynafit Ultra 100 and the NNormal Tomir 2.0.
Hopefully the whole Vibram story is a bit clearer now. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.
