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Vibram

What is a Vibram?

Vibram is an Italian company that manufactures high-performance rubber outsoles for hiking boots, approach shoes, and other outdoor footwear. Vibram soles are renowned for their superior grip, durability, and traction on various terrain types including rock, dirt, and wet surfaces. The distinctive yellow Vibram logo on boot soles has become synonymous with quality traction among hikers and mountaineers, with different Vibram compounds designed for specific activities like hiking, climbing, or winter conditions.