Vibram stands out in snow
25/09/2008
According to sole manufacturer Vibram, winter soles are the mainstay of its reputation, targetting primarily winter sports, including telemark, Alpine touring, downhill skiing and snowboarding.
Now the company has developed an Urban range intended for snowboarders, among others. In addition to being high-tech, the soles sport a different look and leave a fun footprint sure to please the younger crowd.
Vibram has developed 2CM (2 colour moulding), the result of a process to manufacture high-precision multi-colour rubber soles, thus making possible a wide array of creative ideas.
The innovation consists of an exclusive technique that eliminates the groove generally found between colours or between different types of rubber, thus making it possible for brands and manufacturers to offer seamless shifts in colour without "empty zones".
Another new product is a midsole made of Gumlite 3D, which Vibram says can absorb up to 20% more vibration than EVA midsoles, depending on the thickness.
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