Sole
We believe in polyurethane (PU). It’s a terrific shock absorber and is the most durable midsole material there is - plus it uses a much cleaner manufacturing process than EVA (we use double melded non-toxic EVA midsoles only when weight is a primary design criterion).
Combine a LOWA PU midsole with one of VIBRAM®’s acclaimed sole units and you get a double dose of incredible durability, comfort and superb performance underfoot. Like LOWA Boots, VIBRAM® began in the Alps as a response to mountaineers’ needs. Since its inception in 1935, VIBRAM® has become the gold (or should we say bright yellow?) standard for high performance soling products for outdoor footwear.
For best grip we rely on qualitatively first-class soles and sole constructions. These are designed to incorporate features and benefits to meet the demands and needs of each user and his or her selected outdoor activity.
Alpine - Vibram® Dolent
- Alpine profile design
- High edge stability for optimum precision foot placement
- Self-cleaning profile
- Available in New Zealand: WEISSHORN GTX & CEVEDALE GTX
Backpacking - Vibram® Masai
- PU midsole with anti-pronation/anti supination zones
- Excellent grip on all surfaces thanks to self-cleaning mountaineering tread
- Rough braking and rappelling studs
- Undercut heel front for excellent grip
- "Climbing Zone" at the tip of the sole
- Available in New Zealand: TIBET GTX WXL, TICAM GTX WXL & Women’s GAVIA GTX WXL
Trekking - Vibram® Apptrail
- PU midsole with anti-pronation/anti supination zones, modern trekking boot tread with increased contact area
- Self-cleaning tread for excellent grip
- Pronounced front heel edge for good traction downhill
- Available in New Zealand: CAMINO GTX WXL, CATALAN GTX WXL & Women’s MAURIA GTX WXL
Trekking - Vibram® Tactis
- PU midsole with anti-pronation/anti supination zones, tread aids the support function of the shoe
- Ideal roll-off motion thanks to special stud configuration
- Soft sole rubber increases cushioning and walking comfort
- Available in New Zealand: RANGER GTX WXL & Women’s ALBULA GTX WXL
ATC Vibram® Evo
- Ensures stability and non-slip performance
- Outdoor-oriented tread
- Optimum cushioning
- Available in New Zealand: RENEGADE GTX WXL, Women’s RENEGADE GTX, RONAN GTX & Women’s RONANS GTX
ACT LOWA Loren
- MONOWRAP® sole construction with stabilizer
- Stable and non-slip rubber outsole
- Street-oriented tread
- Ideal for trips on stable paths or for taking a walk
- Available in New Zealand: SCORPIO GTX & Women's SCORPIO GTX
ATC Vibram® Vialta
- PU midsole for good shock absorption
- Excellent grip on all surfaces
- Available in New Zealand
Task Force Vibram® Tsavo
- SPS-system - PU midsole with anti-pronation/anti-supination zones
- Excellent grip on all surfaces due to self-cleaning profile
- Breaking, shock and stability zones
- Cut-away angled heel
- Shock-absorbing PU midsole for extra comfort
- Available in New Zealand: COMBAT BOOT GTX & MOUNTAIN BOOT GTX WIDE
Task Force Vibram® MVS
- PU midsole with anti-pronation/anti supination zones
- The tread design excellently promotes the shoe’s support function
- Ideal roll-off characteristics due to a special cleat configuration
- Softer sole rubber increases cushioning and thus the walking comfort
- Available in New Zealand: ELITE DESERT WIDE
