World leader in high performance rubber soles.
120+countries served
75years
experience
35million
soles produced
per year
n°1in the world
150models per season
1.000+partners
3million +on-line visitors
1million +km in tests
®
®
Our vision &mission
In Vibram we have a great vision:
maintaining and strengthening our market
leadership
by offering reliable, high quality and high
performance
products for people who lead active lives.
This mission has stayed the same over the years
- innovation, originality and quality - so that we always
live
up to our brand tradition.
A vision that makes the future.
Vibram soles, high performance
with maximum grip to stride over the
world.
Studied to give wearers perfect control over any
type
of surface under their feet and allow
them to experience timeless,
extreme excitement in com-
plete safety.
Vibram, grip your world!
Our values
1937
“Carrarmato”,
the first Vibram
sole
1954
The k2 conquest
1967
Vibram Security
1969
Vibram
Golden Plaque
1994
Vibram Ecostep
2001
Vibram Monster
2011
Vibram Barefoot
technology for
minimalist shoes
Vitale Bramani
Mountaineer and founder
Our history
The Vibram revolution began in 1937 with feet firmly on the ground,
emphasizing quality, performance and safety.
As an exclusive partner in the toughest alpine
ventures,
Vibram can boast an exciting history of great perceptiveness
- a revolution that has changed the world step by step with a range
of products that are perfect for all needs.
2005
Vibram
FiveFingers
2009
Vibram
China Tech Cen-
ter
Vibram S.p.A. - Albizzate
Italy – International headquarters
Vibram around theWorld
Vibram concentrates its industrial design activities,
managerial and strategic functions, new technology and new
product 		 development in Albizzate in the province of
Varese, Italy,
to ensure that its customers can benefit from reliable
			 and constant quality wherever they are.
Vibram has commercial and production facilities in the United States,
Brazil, Japan and China.
2009 saw the start-up of the futuristic Vibram Technological Center
in China.
Vibram Usa
Concord (MA) – USA
Vibram Brasil
Franca – Brazil
Vibram Technological Center
Canton – China
Vibram Japan – Tokyo
Vibram
				
China Tech Cente
					
and strengthens
building
m Technological Center
Situated in the heart of Guangzhou (China), the Vibram
er
					 is a platform of technical excellence. This research
and development center broadens Vibram’s range of technology
its collaboration with other operators in the sector,
a network of qualified partners.
•	 6000 m2
devoted to trading, hospitality and logistics
•	 650 m2
of innovation
•	 4000 m2
for industrialisation and production of small ranges
•	 1200 m2
for product tests
Vibram tests
Team spirit is a fundamentally important value in Vibram.
			 Since 1998 the Vibram Tester Team has been designing
	 the ideal sole for all sports activities by studying and checking the
performance
			 of the soles in the most extreme situations.
Mechanical simulation tests, in vivo tests conducted with biomechanical methods,
		 and outdoor tests with a large team - 100 of the best-known athletes -
to ensure 		 effectiveness, reliability, grip perception and all-round safety.
			 The higher, the better with Vibram!
Field tests
In vivo tests
Laboratory tests
Grip
Protection
Comfort
Outdoor
Traction, protection and comfort.
Innovative designs and compounds are our strong
points.
Strength that supports the needs and nature
of every sportsperson to perfection, in all situations,
at all temperatures and on every surface.
If trekking, mountaineering, free climbing, canyoneering,
mountain biking and trail running are your true
passion then
	 our grip is made for your feet.
B. Tomozyk
Snow sport
In contact with nature on the steepest slopes you
		 will experience incredible unbridled excitement.
Vibram has created and redefined
the concept of total fun and safety by responding with
grip, precision, strength, lightness and unlimited solutions
for people who live to freeride, snowboard,
telemark ski or downhill ski.
			 Fun has no limits!
Strength
Precision
Lightness
Resistance
Slip resistance
Reliability
Motorcycling
Hold out, don’t slip, never give way.
These are the fundamental characteristics for winning
in supermotard, trial biking, enduro sports and motocross racing.
And this is where Vibram rubber soles provide excellent resistance
	 to wear and great slip resistance.
To accelerate performance and never give in,
just like the Vibram and Husqvarna team,
			 a team of world champions.
SuperMotard
WorldChampion
Aesthetic appearance
Elegance
	 Casual
Thin soles and natural lines designed to blend 	
			 harmoniously with the shoe.
Room for sophistication, rounded forms and
colors Vibram is a source of inspiration for
aesthetic appearance, elegance and comfort.
		Fashion
Attractive and elegant:
	 Footwear is an essential fashion accessory
in metropolitan areas. Vibram offers a perfect combination
of fashion, technology and elegance.
Comfort
	Travel
Taking a trip, getting from one airport to another
and crossing big city streets is a pleasure, even when you’re doing
it for work. Travelling is a lifestyle, so be comfortable with
Vibram ergonomic soles and have a good trip!
Lifestyle
Resistance
Safety
Work, safety & military
Work
Never risk a faux pas.
	 Outdoors and in tough weather conditions, Vibram stands
for safety for people at work.
Its reliable soles, suitable for any situation, are stable and flexible,
resist high temperatures, reduce electrical risks and make work
easier and more productive.
Vibram, the octagon that stands for safety
Safety
Fire, flames, water and smoke.
Vibram has a long-lasting tradition guaranteeing quality
and resistance in high temperature environments.
No fire can defeat it.
Reliability
Military
You need to rely on your boots if you have
to cross rough grounds or fly for hours
on end. Vibram is at the service of military corps,
with soles that ensure safety and reliability in the
toughestand most varied of conditions.
Having passed stringent tests, Vibram is the yellow octagon
under the footwear of the US Air Force and Navy uniforms.
Vibram, it’s hard to defeat!
Repairs
Repair, replacement, protection. For over 50 years, Vibram is the only
company on the market that can put forward products for every type of use
and satisfy all kinds of end user demands: half soles,
heels, soles for work, city or sports uses or for orthopedic applications.
Replacing soles will improve performance and will provide protection
especially for leather footwear or expensive footwear.
Give your shoes a second chance!
Fivefingers, the revolutionary Foot Glove for barefoot lovers!
Move freely and enjoy a new second skin, an ultra-light glove for your feet that is in
complete harmony with human mechanics. On all terrains, for sports, relaxation
or having fun, FiveFingers was one of the most innovative products of 2007 and the win-
ner
of the Italian Creativity Award in 2008.
A veritable technological challenge of research, tests and biomechanical
studies,
which led to an accurate reproduction of the lines and forms of the
foot, ensuring
freedom of movement and natural grip with total sa-
fety.
Discover the alternative!
www.vibramfivefingers.com
Not only soles
Vibram doesn’t just make soles but much, much more!
Rubber inserts for saddles, clod protection inserts
for crampons, pet toys, rubberized fabrics
for holdalls and backpacks and rubber netting for footwear
are just some of the products created through major
partnerships with leading finished product
design companies.
Vibram, more and more.
VIBRAM S.p.A.
International Headquarters - Via Colombo, 5 - 21041 Albizzate (Varese) - Italy - Tel. +39 0331 999 777 - Fax +39 0331 992 572 – VAT number
00200450120 - vibram@vibram.com
VIBRAM MILANO
Via Voghera, 11 - 20144 Milano - Italy - Tel. +39 02 894 00767 - Fax +39 02 894 26673 - vibram_milano@vibram.com - www.vibramfivefingers.com
VIBRAM USA
Damon Mill Square, Suite H3, Concord MA 01742 - USA - Tel. +1 978 318 0000 - Fax +1 978 318 9245 - sales@vibramusa.com - www.vibramfivefingers.
com
VIBRAM RUBBER AND VIBRAM TECHNOLOGICAL CENTER (VTC)
Fengshen Avenue 257, Auto City, Xinhua Town, Huadu, GuangZhou, Guang Dong 510800 - China - Tel. +86 20 86732333 - Fax +86 20 86732199
www.vibram.
com
Vibram SpA - Via Colombo, 5 - 21041 Albizzate (Varese) - Italy - Tel. +39 0331 999 777 - Fax +39 0331 992 572
vibram@vibram.com - www.vibram.com
High performance rubber soles

Vibram Brochure 2013

  • 1.
    World leader inhigh performance rubber soles.
  • 3.
    120+countries served 75years experience 35million soles produced peryear n°1in the world 150models per season 1.000+partners 3million +on-line visitors 1million +km in tests ®
  • 4.
  • 5.
    Our vision &mission InVibram we have a great vision: maintaining and strengthening our market leadership by offering reliable, high quality and high performance products for people who lead active lives. This mission has stayed the same over the years - innovation, originality and quality - so that we always live up to our brand tradition. A vision that makes the future.
  • 7.
    Vibram soles, highperformance with maximum grip to stride over the world. Studied to give wearers perfect control over any type of surface under their feet and allow them to experience timeless, extreme excitement in com- plete safety. Vibram, grip your world! Our values
  • 8.
    1937 “Carrarmato”, the first Vibram sole 1954 Thek2 conquest 1967 Vibram Security 1969 Vibram Golden Plaque 1994 Vibram Ecostep 2001 Vibram Monster
  • 9.
    2011 Vibram Barefoot technology for minimalistshoes Vitale Bramani Mountaineer and founder Our history The Vibram revolution began in 1937 with feet firmly on the ground, emphasizing quality, performance and safety. As an exclusive partner in the toughest alpine ventures, Vibram can boast an exciting history of great perceptiveness - a revolution that has changed the world step by step with a range of products that are perfect for all needs. 2005 Vibram FiveFingers 2009 Vibram China Tech Cen- ter
  • 10.
    Vibram S.p.A. -Albizzate Italy – International headquarters
  • 11.
    Vibram around theWorld Vibramconcentrates its industrial design activities, managerial and strategic functions, new technology and new product development in Albizzate in the province of Varese, Italy, to ensure that its customers can benefit from reliable and constant quality wherever they are. Vibram has commercial and production facilities in the United States, Brazil, Japan and China. 2009 saw the start-up of the futuristic Vibram Technological Center in China. Vibram Usa Concord (MA) – USA Vibram Brasil Franca – Brazil Vibram Technological Center Canton – China Vibram Japan – Tokyo
  • 12.
    Vibram China Tech Cente andstrengthens building
  • 13.
    m Technological Center Situatedin the heart of Guangzhou (China), the Vibram er is a platform of technical excellence. This research and development center broadens Vibram’s range of technology its collaboration with other operators in the sector, a network of qualified partners. • 6000 m2 devoted to trading, hospitality and logistics • 650 m2 of innovation • 4000 m2 for industrialisation and production of small ranges • 1200 m2 for product tests
  • 14.
    Vibram tests Team spiritis a fundamentally important value in Vibram. Since 1998 the Vibram Tester Team has been designing the ideal sole for all sports activities by studying and checking the performance of the soles in the most extreme situations. Mechanical simulation tests, in vivo tests conducted with biomechanical methods, and outdoor tests with a large team - 100 of the best-known athletes - to ensure effectiveness, reliability, grip perception and all-round safety. The higher, the better with Vibram!
  • 15.
    Field tests In vivotests Laboratory tests
  • 16.
  • 17.
    Outdoor Traction, protection andcomfort. Innovative designs and compounds are our strong points. Strength that supports the needs and nature of every sportsperson to perfection, in all situations, at all temperatures and on every surface. If trekking, mountaineering, free climbing, canyoneering, mountain biking and trail running are your true passion then our grip is made for your feet. B. Tomozyk
  • 19.
    Snow sport In contactwith nature on the steepest slopes you will experience incredible unbridled excitement. Vibram has created and redefined the concept of total fun and safety by responding with grip, precision, strength, lightness and unlimited solutions for people who live to freeride, snowboard, telemark ski or downhill ski. Fun has no limits! Strength Precision Lightness
  • 20.
  • 21.
    Motorcycling Hold out, don’tslip, never give way. These are the fundamental characteristics for winning in supermotard, trial biking, enduro sports and motocross racing. And this is where Vibram rubber soles provide excellent resistance to wear and great slip resistance. To accelerate performance and never give in, just like the Vibram and Husqvarna team, a team of world champions. SuperMotard WorldChampion
  • 22.
    Aesthetic appearance Elegance Casual Thinsoles and natural lines designed to blend harmoniously with the shoe. Room for sophistication, rounded forms and colors Vibram is a source of inspiration for aesthetic appearance, elegance and comfort. Fashion Attractive and elegant: Footwear is an essential fashion accessory in metropolitan areas. Vibram offers a perfect combination of fashion, technology and elegance.
  • 23.
    Comfort Travel Taking a trip,getting from one airport to another and crossing big city streets is a pleasure, even when you’re doing it for work. Travelling is a lifestyle, so be comfortable with Vibram ergonomic soles and have a good trip! Lifestyle
  • 24.
    Resistance Safety Work, safety &military Work Never risk a faux pas. Outdoors and in tough weather conditions, Vibram stands for safety for people at work. Its reliable soles, suitable for any situation, are stable and flexible, resist high temperatures, reduce electrical risks and make work easier and more productive. Vibram, the octagon that stands for safety Safety Fire, flames, water and smoke. Vibram has a long-lasting tradition guaranteeing quality and resistance in high temperature environments. No fire can defeat it.
  • 25.
    Reliability Military You need torely on your boots if you have to cross rough grounds or fly for hours on end. Vibram is at the service of military corps, with soles that ensure safety and reliability in the toughestand most varied of conditions. Having passed stringent tests, Vibram is the yellow octagon under the footwear of the US Air Force and Navy uniforms. Vibram, it’s hard to defeat!
  • 27.
    Repairs Repair, replacement, protection.For over 50 years, Vibram is the only company on the market that can put forward products for every type of use and satisfy all kinds of end user demands: half soles, heels, soles for work, city or sports uses or for orthopedic applications. Replacing soles will improve performance and will provide protection especially for leather footwear or expensive footwear. Give your shoes a second chance!
  • 28.
    Fivefingers, the revolutionaryFoot Glove for barefoot lovers! Move freely and enjoy a new second skin, an ultra-light glove for your feet that is in complete harmony with human mechanics. On all terrains, for sports, relaxation or having fun, FiveFingers was one of the most innovative products of 2007 and the win- ner of the Italian Creativity Award in 2008. A veritable technological challenge of research, tests and biomechanical studies, which led to an accurate reproduction of the lines and forms of the foot, ensuring freedom of movement and natural grip with total sa- fety. Discover the alternative! www.vibramfivefingers.com
  • 30.
    Not only soles Vibramdoesn’t just make soles but much, much more! Rubber inserts for saddles, clod protection inserts for crampons, pet toys, rubberized fabrics for holdalls and backpacks and rubber netting for footwear are just some of the products created through major partnerships with leading finished product design companies. Vibram, more and more.
  • 31.
    VIBRAM S.p.A. International Headquarters- Via Colombo, 5 - 21041 Albizzate (Varese) - Italy - Tel. +39 0331 999 777 - Fax +39 0331 992 572 – VAT number 00200450120 - vibram@vibram.com VIBRAM MILANO Via Voghera, 11 - 20144 Milano - Italy - Tel. +39 02 894 00767 - Fax +39 02 894 26673 - vibram_milano@vibram.com - www.vibramfivefingers.com VIBRAM USA Damon Mill Square, Suite H3, Concord MA 01742 - USA - Tel. +1 978 318 0000 - Fax +1 978 318 9245 - sales@vibramusa.com - www.vibramfivefingers. com VIBRAM RUBBER AND VIBRAM TECHNOLOGICAL CENTER (VTC) Fengshen Avenue 257, Auto City, Xinhua Town, Huadu, GuangZhou, Guang Dong 510800 - China - Tel. +86 20 86732333 - Fax +86 20 86732199
  • 32.
    www.vibram. com Vibram SpA -Via Colombo, 5 - 21041 Albizzate (Varese) - Italy - Tel. +39 0331 999 777 - Fax +39 0331 992 572 vibram@vibram.com - www.vibram.com High performance rubber soles