Vibram – the brand derives its name from its founder-innovator Mr. Vitale Bramani who first thought of and designed the revolutionary shoe prototype way back in 1935! Back then, Mr. Bramani designed soles and the ‘5 finger’ concept was just a dream on paper. Soon after, he made the first mountaineering shoes which bore close resemblance to the new Vibram five fingers. 75 years after, the shoe is a major hit with people wanting to be fit, up and running! From professional athletes to hikers to casual walkers, this shoe is a revelation in revolution!
The Vibram Science
The founder was a pioneer in designing and manufacturing soles for shoe brands of repute throughout the world. After extensive research on the human foot anatomy, he came out with something that would be further modified into the five fingers. The highlighting point that was realized as a part of his extensive research was that the more exercise the human feet received, the healthier could people lead their lives! Standard shoes weren’t allowing the feet enough exercise and thus deprived the human feet of the much needed pressure from exercising.
The soles were made as thin as possible without compromising on the strength of the shoes; the main attraction in the shoes was the ‘finger pockets’ which were hugely debated when they came out. Critics were particularly harsh when receiving the product and predicted failure. And contrary to their belief, we all now know what a revolutionary product had been designed!
Perfect Shoes for your Feet
A shoe should be such that it keeps your feet safe as well as provide adequate exercise and natural movement. There are pressure points on our feet that must receive stimulation to let the body function in harmony throughout. The Vibram five fingers are just like a second skin to your feet that provide cover as they help the natural movement. The end result is really inspiring with you getting stronger and healthier feet that will be an asset!
With advanced material technologies having been designed for shoes, materials in the Vibram five fingers make it stronger, lighter and closer to being a real foot cover and not just a shoe. The interesting thing to notice is how light and strong the Vibram shoe is, not to mention the energy it douses your feet in! If you’re looking for a shoe that can be just like any other body part, Vibram Five Fingers are a must buy!