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FiveFingers inventor killed in mountain accident

7 March 2025

Robert Fliri tragically died in a ski touring accident in Italy’s Val di Mazia.

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Vibram launches Megagrip Elite

26 February 2025

The company says that after hundreds of hours of testing, the compound has been fine-tuned to meet the demands of the most challenging environments.

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Vibram introduces Megagrip Elite, debuting in upcoming Norda style

22 November 2024

The new performance compound delivers exceptional grip for athletes tackling steep and rugged trails.

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Footwear brands launch collective to drive the transition to a circular economy

8 November 2023

Athletic and outdoor footwear brands Brooks Running, New Balance, On, Vibram, Crocs and Ecco, along with US lifestyle brand Reformation and US retailer Target, have partnered with EarthDNA to launch The Footwear Collective (TFC), a non-profit initiative dedicated to uniting the global footwear industry to accelerate the ...

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Bluesign with first-ever footwear brand partner

3 August 2023

Producer of high-performance rubber soles Vibram and material verification firm Bluesign have announced Vibram as a Bluesign system partner. The partnership, which began in November 2022, underscores the joint commitment to fostering sustainable practices within the footwear industry, with Compliance Manager of Vibram, Igor Brassini, declaring this, “The first shoe ...

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Vibram and Nike release new running shoe

11 July 2023

For the first time, Nike has partnered with Vibram to bring trail runners a new shoe. Developed in partnership with athletes including Tyler Green to give a fast, sleek and grippy trail running experience, the Nike Ultrafly Trail combines the brand’s cutting-edge technology with Vibram’s renowned innovations. Source: ...

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361˚ releases its first trail running shoe

6 July 2023

Building on the success of the Centauri road running shoe, 361˚, one of China’s largest sporting goods brands, has brought its eTPE Engage platform to the trails for the first time. Featuring a proprietary Vibram Megagrip outsole, the Futura is the brand’s new premium trail model, offering ...

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Vibram and NNormal launch “Repairability Program”

16 June 2023

Source: NNormal Kilian Jornet Vibram and NNormal are launching a new partnership in the form of a joint repairability program. NNormal shoes will now be able to be repaired by Vibram cobblers around the world. Vibram has had a long-standing repair program, which it recently promoted via ...

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Italy’s Accademia Outdoor Pro held two sessions this year

3 April 2023

Accademia Outdoor Pro 2023, the annual training opportunity for salespeople from specialist outdoor stores in Italy, held two sessions this year, including the usual one in Villafranca di Verona on March 20, in northern Italy, and an additional session at the Hotel Valentino in Terni on March 27, to attract ...

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Vibram and UTMB World Series announce exclusive global partnership

30 March 2023

Italian shoe producer Vibram and UTMB World Series have announced a new global partnership that will extend across all 35 UTMB World Series events, including the iconic UTMB Mont-Blanc. This exclusive partnership will see Vibram become the official soles technology supplier of the UTMB World Series for the 2023-2025 seasons. ...

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Vibram plans to double footwear sales

13 March 2023

Vibram, the Italian sole producer, aims to double its sales of own-brand footwear, which reached €18 million in 2022, Paolo Manuzzi, the chief executive of the Italian sole producer, said in an interview with the daily Il Sole 24 Ore. Last year, the group’s overall sales rose by 50 percent ...

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Vibram partners with longtime collaborator

28 February 2023

To bring some new production techniques “in house,” Vibram has signed a deal with Suolificio Negro, a Spanish specialist in soles and midsole-foam manufacturing for the outdoor and ski markets. According to a report in Diffusion Sport, the resulting products will be sold under the Vibram brand. The deal is ...

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Vibram posts 30% sales increase

9 February 2023

Vibram recorded sales of €300 million in 2022, representing an increase of more than 30 percent from 2021, FashionNetwork.com has reported. The increase was driven by sales growth across all the main markets and product categories, said Vibram. The U.S. accounted for 50 percent of the company’s sales. E-commerce sales ...

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NNormal introduces its first product

24 August 2022

NNormal, the outdoor brand launched earlier this year by Kilian Jornet, has introduced the Kjerag, a “max-performance trail running shoe” that is also the first product from the start-up. The Kjerag, named after a 1,100-meter mountain on the west coast of Norway, is a versatile shoe designed “for every runner, ...

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Norda and Satisfy collaborate on new trail-running shoe

18 July 2022

Canadian running brand Norda and the French running specialist Satisfy have joined forces to launch a new trail-running shoe on July 21, 2022. According to a company release, the shoe, called the Satisfy x Norda 001, features a bio-based version of Dyneema in the upper, a technology ...

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​Grundéns introduces waders with Gore-Tex, wading boots with Vibram

24 May 2022

Grundéns, a Swedish fishing apparel and footwear manufacturer, has announced an innovative wading collection to the market. The collection will be available in spring 2023 at Grundéns retail partners and on grundens.com. The waders feature Gore-Tex materials and an advanced support system and offer anglers freedom of movement in and ...

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Vibram reinvigorates Five Fingers with new global campaign

12 May 2022

Italian company Vibram is revitalizing its Five Fingers category by launching a global digital campaign that kicks off with a “move freely” video. The film takes viewers on a journey of historical discovery: Through footprints discovered in various environments, a researcher tracks the habits and movements of the owners. The ...

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Veja launches sneaker with Sea Sheperd

1 April 2022

Source: Veja Veja xSea Sheperd Dekkan French footwear brand Veja has partnered with NGO Sea Sheperd to launch a new vegan sneaker that is available in several countries (in Europe: Switzerland, Italy and France) through the Sea Sheperd online store and at Veja’s website for €150. The ...

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Vibram expands athlete teams in U.S. and Europe

2 March 2022

With the aim to build up deeper relationships with local sports communities and get insights on specific equipment needs, sole specialist Vibram has expanded both its European and U.S. athletes teams. Most of the new entries are U.S. runners: Meredith Edwards, Amber Febbraro, Alyssa Clark, Abby Jahn and Corbyn Jahn. ...

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The winners of the Scandinavian Outdoor Award: Footwear at the forefront

26 January 2022

After several outdoor tests, an international jury of outdoor journalists and equipment specialists selected the winners of the Scandinavian Outdoor Award (SOA) for the upcoming fall/winter season. Established in 2005, the SOA aims to support Scandinavian outdoor product and design innovation. Sustainability once again emerged as a key concept, and ...