The emblem of the Italian company Vibram (Vibram) is a yellow octagon, for more than 70 years is associated with quality and reliability. The company began to produce the first rubber soles back in the 30s, and since then has established itself as a leader in the market. Footprints from the sole vibram remained almost all the highest peaks of the world, they were tested in various extreme situations.
A bit of history
The founder of the company is considered a climber from Italy - Vital Bramani, and the name of the company is formed from the contractions of his name and surname.
After one unsuccessful hike, in which several people died due to bad equipment, Vitaly set forth the goal to come up with a new functional shoe. This shoes should have been durable and wear-resistant, but at the same time flexible. In such a shoe should be warm, and it should have a good grip on various reliefs.
Now this Italian company produces 35 million soles per year, and more than a thousand different manufacturers use these soles in their shoes.
What is the vibrats sole?
Initially, the VIBRAM sole was made from a certain type of pressed, foamed rubber. Later in her, the chopped metal dust began to add, to increase wear resistance.
Sole vibram almost does not slide due to the special location of the elements of the tread. For a good depreciation of the foot, the protectors must be high enough. They should be placed very close to each other and be tilted in different directions. In the center of the foot treads, there are practically no, all of them located on the sock and on the heel. Such a location system also allows not to stick dirt and small stones in the sole.
Advantages
- • Protectors are located so that it does not limit the flexibility of the sole;
- • High wear resistance of the sole and excellent clutch and with wet and with dry surfaces;
- • the possibility of natural bending of the foot due to the lack of protector in the middle of the sole;
- • The sole will maintain their non-slip properties under various temperature conditions - both in cold and in the heat;
- • Excellent clutch of the soles of shoes with a surface is provided by a different angle of protector.
Models
In 2005, Vibram released a completely new and no one unknown earlier shoes - Fivefingers moccasins ("five fingers"). In this shoe, it seems to you that you go barefoot, and externally shoes look like leg gloves.
Residents of modern cities practically do not have the opportunity to walk barefoot, although everyone knows how it is useful. To work on creating this model, designers attracted not only manufacturers of shoes, but also specialists from the field of medicine to take into account all the anatomical features of the structure of the foot. It turned out very unusual, but comfortable shoes for any weather conditions with a technologically ideal sole.
Moccasins Vibram Fivefingers It turned out to be incredibly comfortable, stylish and acquired greater fame.
Another one Unusual model of shoes with sole vibram is called Furoshiki . It is shoes without shoelaces that need to wrap around their legs and fasten with velcro.
In Japan, Furoshiki is the technique of folding a square piece of fabric for packaging and carrying something. It can be said that Furoshiki is as if origami from the fabric. A piece of fabric takes the form of an object that is worst, and for the remaining "tails" can be carried, as for the handles.
It often happens that new shoes, it turns out not entirely comfortable, it has to unfaste it for some time so that it takes the form of your foot. With Furoshiki shoes, this will never be, because you can give a shoe shape, convenient to you.
Vibram company calls this shoe "wrapping paper" for the legs, because it looks like this: your legs seem to be wrapped in soft flexible matter.
Types of shoes with soles Vibram
Boots
All boots must be selected under the conditions of their operation. There are mountain boots with vibrats that are suitable for multi-day hikes in difficult terrain with heavy load. Most of all, this shoes are popular with climbers and tourists. Mountain boots must have an increased wear resistance so that they are not enough for one season and good fixation of the ankle. They must be "breathable" and waterproof, as well as provide reliable grip with rocky, grassy, loose and other types of surfaces.
Tracking boots are suitable for walking in nature, simple tourist routes in hilly terrain or hiking. Tracking boots should be primarily comfortable, do not pass moisture inside the shoe and prevent foot fog. They must have a reinforced stage, fixing ankle, and a multi-layer sole to protect the foot from shocks and injuries.
Boots for tourism - It is suitable for short hikes, walks and travels on a low-terrain. They look like their properties and appointment on trekking boots. Boots for tourism should also fix the foot and ankle, have a small weight and be comfortable in the sock, well ventilated and protect against rain and weather.
Berbs are high army shoes on laces and a thick sole. Despite the greatest height of the top of the Burtsev, they leave an ankle movable, at the same time, protecting it from dislocation and stretching. Berbs highly appreciated travelers and tourists, their legs are well protected from blotting. Pants, tired in Berez, give extra protection against insects in the forest. Most often, beents are made of leather.
Winter shoes
The range of winter shoes with Vibram soles is divided into two groups - these are shoes for tourism and for the city. The sole of the winter models of shoes is done thicker, and the protector becomes deeper and multidirectional.
Winter shoes for tourism is designed for operation in extreme weather conditions. It should be warm and waterproof. Some models of such shoes withstand temperatures up to -50 degrees of frost. For the manufacture of winter shoes, skin, nubuck, nylon and synthetic modern materials are used.
The winter shoe line for the city includes winter boots, winter boots and sports winter shoes. Light winter city shoes will suit you if you usually spend most of the time in the car or public transport. Such shoes are made of leather or nubuck. She "breathes well", the legs will be comfortable and easy even for a long time.
In the case of a long stay in the frost, it is better to choose more warm shoes, specially calculated for such situations.
Women's boots
Women's boots are an unchanged style attribute. Woman in boots looks elegant than in shoes or sneakers. Therefore, many firms began to produce women's boots with Vibram soles. Boots are suitable for daily socks, they are stable, possess a non-slip sole and at the same time have a stylish appearance. Women's boots provide their owners warm and dry legs. Most often, such boots are made of leather, and porous membranes create a ventilation effect.
Sneakers
Sneakers with Vibram soles are well suited for summer and autumn period. This shoes will be equally convenient for walking in squares and parks and for short hiking. Unlike shoes, sneakers have less weight. But at the same time, all positive qualities of shoes are preserved with a sole vibram. Sneakers are waterproofs, they fitted well, the shock absorbing sole does not slide and protects the leg from damage and dislocation. Sneakers with sole vibrats are suitable for daily use, and for a long time will please their owners convenience and reliability.
