We belong to the outdoors, and we are driven by the desire to experience it at the fullest.
This is why the Elite project was born: working with four of the world’s best athletes to develop the ultimate soles in four different disciplines: trail running with Gediminas Grinius, mountaineering with Hervé Barmasse, approaching with Barbara Zangerl and snowboarding with Michael Mawn.
The result merges Vibram’s best in class technologies with their on-field experience to provide the highest performances, without compromises.
The result merges Vibram’s best in class technologies with their on-field experience to provide the highest performances, without compromises.
The Elite project is part of the Vibram SoleSystem: an optimized all-in-one midsole and outsole solution, engineered to excel in every sport and activity.
The outstanding performance of our soles technologies and compounds are combined with various types of midsoles with different characteristics and properties, to make you experience the great outdoors with confidence in every step.
The outstanding performance of our soles technologies and compounds are combined with various types of midsoles with different characteristics and properties, to make you experience the great outdoors with confidence in every step.
Mountaineering with Hervé Barmasse.
Born and raised at the base of the Matternhorn, Hervé Barmasse started climbing at a very young age and never stopped, growing an unparalleled passion and knowledge of the high mountain environment. His capability of read and respect the mountain led us to develop an Elite sole for any kind mountain experience.
Born and raised at the base of the Matternhorn, Hervé Barmasse started climbing at a very young age and never stopped, growing an unparalleled passion and knowledge of the high mountain environment. His capability of read and respect the mountain led us to develop an Elite sole for any kind mountain experience.
Trail Running with Gediminas Grinius.
When it comes to trail running, Gediminas Grinius can master it all. From the Western State fast gravel roads to the technical descents of the UTMB Mont Blanc, Gedi has an immense experience of a wide variety of surfaces and conditions, and his help has been crucial to develop the ultimate trail running Elite sole.
When it comes to trail running, Gediminas Grinius can master it all. From the Western State fast gravel roads to the technical descents of the UTMB Mont Blanc, Gedi has an immense experience of a wide variety of surfaces and conditions, and his help has been crucial to develop the ultimate trail running Elite sole.





