Why choose safety shoes with Vibram soles

One of the main safety features required of safety footwear is the ability to protect against the risk of slipping.
Indeed, the soles of safety footwear must providehigh grip, oil resistance and slip-resistant properties.

The structure of the sole and tread, including the design, are essential to protect the worker while performing his or her duties and allow him or her the necessary freedom of movement regardless of the conditions of the ground and surfaces walked on.

The Vibram sole, nated for the safety needs of mountain hikers and then developed for work areas, uses the same technology used for tires to ensure high grip and lightweight footwear.

U-Power Vibram soled safety shoes ensure high performance and light weight.

Let's discover them together!

1. VIBRAM SOLE, A REVOLUTION THAT STARTS IN THE MOUNTAINS




2. U-POWER AND VIBRAM: QUALITY AND TECHNOLOGY FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE WORK SHOES




3. U-POWER WORK SHOES WITH VIBRAM SOLE

VIBRAM SOLE, A REVOLUTION THAT STARTS IN THE MOUNTAINS

The VIBRAM brand was born from the union of the first and last name of its inventor, Vitale Bramani, a CAI academic who, following a tragic ascent of the Punta Rasica lost six of his companions due to unsuitable footwear that lacked grip completely.

The dramatic experience prompted Vitale Bramani to find a solution that would ensure grip and adherence of the soles on both rock and mud, in snow as well as on scree and that, at the same time, would not wear out too quickly and would ensure durability.

It was 1935, and Bramani turned to the only Italian company capable of finding a solution to this need: Pirelli.
Vitale Bramani together with Leopoldo Pirelli designed a sole made of the rubber of the famous tires but with a tread redesigned for the mountains-"tank -like" -that could take advantage of the friction of every corner of the rock and that could easily drain debris.

The consecration of the Vibram sole came in 1954 with the ascent of K2, the second highest mountain on earth, and from that moment on, Vibram became synonymous with grip, quality and technology.

After this success, the Vibram sole has been used in every field: law enforcement, military, safety footwear for workers, and...even in fashion and fashion!

But what are the features that make the Vibram sole so special?

First of all, the compound, i.e., a vulcanized rubber: an elastic material, resistant to abrasion and especially to traction, which reacts well to both heat and cold, and, above all, thetank-like structure that is now extremely popular and known to all.

Let's find out the advantages of Vibram and why U-Power chose Vibram sole in its safety shoes styles?

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U-POWER AND VIBRAM: QUALITY AND TECHNOLOGY FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE WORK SHOES

The Research & Development carried out by Vibram has made it possible to create soles specifically for the work environment that meet the requirements of European Regulations/standards and provide slip protection, oil resistance andsuperior grip.

The secret of Vibram Performance is the optimal combination of exclusive rubber compounds and sole design. Ongoing collaboration with biomechanical institutes allows constant innovation of ranges/assortments, volumes and shapes to ensure soles that are always on the cutting edge and meet every worker's need.

Each Vibram sole must pass three levels of testing before it reaches the market:

• Laboratory testing

Conducted in a controlled environment to check slip resistance, abrasion resistance, elasticity, hardness and density.

• Field testing

Performed outdoors in the most extreme situations to check the effectiveness of compounds and designs on the sole.

• In vivo testing

Indoor testing on flat-soled shoes to verify compound performance.

The result is a sole suitable for a wide range of work and safety environments that provides a high level of grip and durability, with excellent heat and tear resistance.
In turn, the sole design ensures a large contact area, and thus grip, on the ground, with reinforced studs for stability and oil drainage channels to improve grip and safety.

U-Power offers a wide range of Vibram-soled work shoes styles in different ranges/assortments:

• Bau & Building;




• Red Industry;




• GORE-TEX®;




• Red Over;




• Concept Plus;




• Concept M;




• Rock n' roll;




• U-Special.

  
  

Let's look together at the technical characteristics of the styles offered in each range/assortment.

U-POWER WORK SHOES WITH VIBRAM SOLE

U-Power offers safety shoes with Vibram sole associated with different technologies to meet different work needs while always ensuring thehigh quality standard recognized to the brand.

Each range/assortment of footwear is designed to ensure high performance and maximum comfort.

Let's see them in detail!

BAU & BUILDING

This is the range/assortment of safety shoes ideal for those who work outdoors and in wet environments on uneven terrain and treacherous surfaces. The styles are made of soft, water-repellent Pull-up leather that is very durable for added footwear strength (many styles are also provided with Kevlar® DuPontTM stitching).

The Vibram sole is offered in four styles, including two high - cosmo and ronan - and two low - dave and yarvis.
All four styles are S3 HRO HI CI SRC safety rating with special sole protection from cold (A temp ≤ 10 °C.).

RED INDUSTRY

Red Industry is the range/assortment of safety footwear with WOW2 insole that provides high performance in terms of comfort, balance and shock distribution in working environments.
The anti-fatigue technology applied to the WOW2 insole is able to positively affect the body by improving the feeling of well-being of feet and legs.

There are four styles in the range/assortment with Vibram soles:

• Domingo

High work shoes in standard S3 HRO HI SRC CI with highly abrasion-resistant Putek® Plus upper.

• Bogota

Low safety footwear with water-repellent and breathable Putek® Plus upper in S3 HRO HI SRC CI safety rating.

• tenerife

Mina grainleather safety shoes, high, water-repellent and quick-drawing in RS S3 HRO CI SRC protection standard.

• Fuerte

This is the low version of the tenerife style but with a traditional upper (no quick release).

GORE-TEX

A range/assortment of waterproof and breathable work shoes that ensure feet are always dry and protected thanks to the GORE-TEX® lining that allows sweat to escape and prevents water and rain from entering.
Goretex technology is combined with Vibram soles in two styles in the range/assortment: drop gtx and climb gtx, both S3 WR HRO HI CI SRC safety rating and totally " Metal Free."

RED OVER

Red Over is the range of safety footwear for First Aid, designed for those who work every day in the field in the most adverse conditions. Water-repellent, flexible, lightweight, breathable shoes suitable for any situation to ensure safety and comfort at all times.

Three styles in the range/assortment are offered with Vibram soles:

• Legend

High-top safety shoes with grain leather upper, GORE-TEX® lining and intersole with Infinergy® energy recovery technology.

• Kora

High work shoes with Putek® Plus upper, Goretex® lining Infinergy® technology and Boa® Fit System closure.

• Sauron

This is the low version of the kora style, in S3 WR HRO HI SRC CI safety rating.

CONCEPT PLUS.

The range/assortment of light, comfortable and flexible safety shoes with attractive design withAirtoe Composite toe cap and Puncture resistance system, ideal in wet and cold environment and especially forassembly industry.

The Vibram sole is offered in Gravel styles, a water-repellent , quick-drawing high work shoes made of mina-grain leather, and a low version (without quick-drawing), Eruption style.

CONCEPT M

Technical, sturdy and safe work shoes ideal for working on uneven terrain that provide high thermal performance making them ideal in wet and cold environments, mining and assembly.

The Vibram sole comes in two high and one low style:

• Trail

Pull-up greased leather shoe in S3 HRO HI CI SRC safety rating.Airtoe Composite toe cap and Save & Flex Plus Puncture resistance system.

• Jump

This is the low version of the previous style.

• Leopard

An S3 HRO HI SRC CI class safety an kle boot with smooth, water-repellent full-grain leather upper and cold-insulating inner lining (Thinsulate).

ROCK N'ROLL

Safety shoes that offer lightweight yet sturdy materials, with breathable mesh lining and inserts for working in maximum comfort and lightness. Rock n'Roll range/assortment shoes are ideal in the assembly industry.

You can find the Vibram sole in the Iron style, a work shoes in RS S3 HRO HI SRC CI safety rating, totally "Metal Free" with water-repellent pull-up leather uppers, Thinsulate inner lining that protects against cold and breathable mesh inserts.

U-SPECIAL

Work shoes in this range are designed for all professionals working in high-risk environments. Work environments that require safety shoes with specific technical solutions.

There are two styles in the u-special range/assortment with Vibram soles:

• Deep

Quick release vhigh safety boots with water-repellent mina grain leather upper , Airtoe Composite toe cap, ergonomic steel midsole and metatarsal protection. RS S3 M HRO HI SRC safety rating.

• Bulls

S3 HRO HI SRC safety ratinghigh work shoes with water-repellent mina grain leather upper, ergonomic steel lamina and Airtoe Composite toe cap.

Discover the safety offered by Vibram technology and choose U-Power quality!

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