Vibram S.p.A.
Vibram is the world leader in the production and sales of high performance rubber outsoles in the sport, leisure, industrial, orthopedic and repair markets. For more than 80 years, the iconic yellow octagon that identifies our brand has been synonymous with quality, performance, safety, innovation and design. Since revolutionizing outdoor sports with the creation of the first rubber sole for mountain climbing in the 1930’s, Vibram has positioned itself as the industry standard. Vibram soles, created with a desire to increase the level of safety and protection on every shoe, are the result of a constant commitment to research and development. They proved to be irreplaceable companions during many extreme expeditions, such as conquering Everest, K2 and almost all of the highest peaks in the world, distinguishing themselves in competitions and transoceanic regattas like the America’s Cup and the Vendée Globe Challenge and taking innovative design concepts into fashion and recreation. Each new Vibram product is designed using the latest designs and best compounds for its specific use. New soles are always produced with three objectives: to guarantee the best performance, the maximum level of comfort and quality over time. These objectives are implemented by the most stringent tests that are executed in the laboratory and in the field by the Vibram Tester Team. Since 1937 when Vitale Bramani (Vi-Bram) created the revolutionary ‘Carrarmato’, the rubber sole for mountaineering shoes, the company has continued to draw on this wealth of tradition and technology. More recently, this inspired us to create Vibram Fivefingers® - a minimalist footwear concept: soles for the feet with five separate toe pockets, made from Vibram® rubber that, as flexible as a glove, facilitates a natural articulation of the foot.www.vibram.com
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Oct 30, 2026
Richard GreerHOST
But then also what are we doing with the grip within that as well? Because that will change things and different runners will need different things as well.
Oska Inkster-BaynesGUEST
Yeah, so I guess Vibram are working crazy hard.
Oska Inkster-BaynesGUEST
They'd probably be the industry leaders right now in that outsole kind of rubber material.
Oska Inkster-BaynesGUEST
And they've got that Mega Grip Elite, which we're starting to see particularly come through in the Nordas.
Oska Inkster-BaynesGUEST
So we have a standard width and a wide width for both men and women, so it's quite accommodating.
Oska Inkster-BaynesGUEST
Mm-hmm.
Oska Inkster-BaynesGUEST
Vibram outsole, just the standard mega grip, pretty nice lug pattern all the way to the edges, gonna catch you in most places.
Oska Inkster-BaynesGUEST
It's not too cut up, you know, they're not too cute with the pattern, so durability, you're not gonna peel and stuff.
Richard GreerHOST
But then also what are we doing with the grip within that as well? Because that will change things and different runners will need different things as well.
Oska Inkster-BaynesGUEST
Yeah, so I guess Vibram are working crazy hard.
Oska Inkster-BaynesGUEST
They'd probably be the industry leaders right now in that outsole kind of rubber material.
Oska Inkster-BaynesGUEST
And they've got that Mega Grip Elite, which we're starting to see particularly come through in the Nordas.
Oska Inkster-BaynesGUEST
So we have a standard width and a wide width for both men and women, so it's quite accommodating.
Oska Inkster-BaynesGUEST
Mm-hmm.
Oska Inkster-BaynesGUEST
Vibram outsole, just the standard mega grip, pretty nice lug pattern all the way to the edges, gonna catch you in most places.
Oska Inkster-BaynesGUEST
It's not too cut up, you know, they're not too cute with the pattern, so durability, you're not gonna peel and stuff.
Tunde OgunsinaPANELIST
a brand come out of a shoe.
Harvey JamesHOST
Vibram.
Harvey JamesHOST
Yeah.
Harvey JamesHOST
Not Vibram.
Harvey JamesHOST
Oh, the toe things.
Harvey JamesHOST
Vivo Barefoot.
AlexHOST
So it's a topo.
AlexHOST
There's a Vibram outsole and it's very intact still after seven years because I wear these in the house.
AlexHOST
And it was kind of related to the reason I brought up like, do you wear shoes in the house or let other people...
AlexHOST
Because right now I'm obsessed with warm footwear in the house because our floors are cold.
AlexHOST
So it's cold, really cold in the winter and really hot in the summer.
AlexHOST
And I feel like these are like warm and they're also nice if I need to run outside with sage quick.
AlexHOST
They have a Vibram outsole.
AlexHOST
And I remember thinking this outsole is going to outlast this upper.
SarahHOST
Well, and I mean, it also, I mean...
SarahHOST
The original start to all of that was the Vibrams that actually had like the toes in it.
SarahHOST
And I get why people think they're weird.
SarahHOST
And I get because wearing them, I don't notice anything.
KayleeHOST
that.
SarahHOST
I've never worn
KayleeHOST
Vibrams.
KayleeHOST
But I want to say I do feel like a fraud.
Aisha Praught-LeerHOST
Just metatarsals be damned.
Eric JenkinsHOST
I mean, they were basically like the Vibrams compared to the shoes now.
Aisha Praught-LeerHOST
Pretty much.
Eric JenkinsHOST
Kids these days don't
Brian IbbottHOST
actual topic.
Brian IbbottHOST
The Vibram five-finger shoes, yes.
Scott JohnsonHOST
Sure.
Scott JohnsonHOST
So let's get into it.
Harrison CableHOST
You know, with some of my reviews, I love talking about different materials, different, you know, sneakers, different like tech, different running tech, Asics gel, all that sort of stuff.
Harrison CableHOST
Was there any reason why with this new Oyster pair, you decided to go or continue to go with the Vibram sole? And was there a particular sort of cushioning that you were after? Because obviously comfort is king.
Harrison CableHOST
Was there any sort of reasoning behind the tech that you put on the outsole of this sneaker?
Mark StrongGUEST
Well, just being the upper, you know, so basically whenever you so these beep room has like Thousands of different souls.
Mark StrongGUEST
You could say it maybe hangs off a tad over here.
Mark StrongGUEST
The toe box is a little wider, but that's how they make a Jordan with that big round toe or Air Force One that last is so much more round than a running shoe.
Mark StrongGUEST
But yeah, I back to the Vibram.
Mark StrongGUEST
I just think that they're, you know, they're so well known.
Brian IbbottHOST
wasn't my actual topic.
Brian IbbottHOST
The Vibram five-finger shoes, yes.
Scott JohnsonHOST
Sure.
Scott JohnsonHOST
So let's get into it.
Alex MartinHOST
I did a lot of running back in those days, like, you know, 10, 12 mile runs on Mondays after pro national and 30 to 40 mile run weeks.
Alex MartinHOST
Um, and that, and actually that was back in the, the Vibram toe shoe days did all of those miles and toe shoes, which looking back is just, it's just insanity.
Alex MartinHOST
Those
John WesslingHOST
things smell, dude.
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