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Vibram

[ vahy-bruhm ]

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


Vibram

/ ˈɪə /

noun

  1. a special type of moulded rubber sole, widely used for climbing and walking boots
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of Vibram1

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

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It’s a half-ounce lighter than the previous Speedgoat 4 yet still has a beefy, lugged Vibram sole and enough cushion to make it feel like a magic slipper.

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

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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.

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But for many people, the fascination with the Rarámuri was just a trend, much like the popularity of Vibram's FiveFingers, especially once drug cartel violence infiltrated their community.

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In 2013, Vibram — the company that manufactures the FiveFingers "barefoot shoes" — settled a class action suit led by consumers who alleged that the company "deceived customers by advertising that the footwear could reduce foot injuries and strengthen foot muscles, without basing those assertions on any scientific merit."

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