Vibram

American  

[vahy-bruhm] / ˈvaɪ brəm /

Trademark.

1. a brand of lightweight, rubberlike material used for the soles of shoes and boots.

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Vibram British  

/ ˈvaɪbrəm /

noun

1. a special type of moulded rubber sole, widely used for climbing and walking boots

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Etymology

Origin of Vibram

C20: from Vi ( tale ) Bram ( ini ), Italian climber who devised the product

Example Sentences

The outsole will be made of Vibram, which is made in the United States from recycled materials.

From New York Times • Mar. 25, 2023

But for many, the Hoka Speedgoat 5 will be a fit, with a cushioned fit and some of the best traction in the game, thanks to a Vibram Megagrip sole.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 2, 2022

Three outsoles are available — an aluminum-bar sole for maximum traction, a sticky Vibram rubber sole or a traditional felt sole.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 19, 2019

From Vibram, the company that makes the shoes with “fingers” for each of your toes, an acquaintance app that alerts people when a Vibram wearer is within 100 feet.

From BusinessWeek • Jan. 6, 2014

They look dressy until you notice the Vibram soles.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides