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Vibram S.p.A., Albizzate, Italy
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- MoMA bulk 2026-05-04Tier 1 · Institutional92%
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Vibram S.p.A. is an Italian manufacturer of rubber soles and outsoles founded in Albizzate in 1937. The company pioneered synthetic rubber compounds for mountaineering and specialized footwear, establishing technical standards that became foundational to modern sole engineering. Vibram's distinctive treaded sole pattern and material innovations have shaped footwear design across multiple disciplines since the postwar period.
Source: Moma Bulk 2026 05 04 · Trust score: 92% · Updated 27d ago
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