The new XT3 Tour Pro W strikes an impressive balance between downhill and uphill capabilities, with a stiff 115 flex, a lightweight Grilamid shell, tech inserts, and Vibram soles.

I’ve put over 100 days on the water in these boots and have yet to have any major issues with them. My G3s have Vibram rubber soles which I screw studs into for better stability on the river.

Vibram soles come in various lug designs and hardness quotients, but you’re just not going to find one that would do you much good. So my advice is: practice your balance, and learn to deal with it.

Vitale Bramani, creator of Vibram, developed the soles after 6 of his friends died while climbing the Alps. He then created Vibram rubber because it has amazing grip and traction abilities.

Founded in 1937, and today adorning millions of soles, Vibram rubber is an industry standard. A new service from the company, the Vibram Sole Factor, offers custom cobbling to repair ...

Vibram Arctic Grip is making its retail debut on 2016 model shoes and boots made by Wolverine Worldwide, which owns brands like Merrell, Saucony, Sperry and more.

Founded in 1937, and today adorning millions of soles, Vibram rubber is an industry standard. A new service from the company, the Vibram Sole Factor, offers custom cobbling to repair ...