Did the Vibram brand originate in Italy?
Yes, Vibram was founded in Italy at the end of the 1930’s, when the mountaineer VItale BRAMani from Milan invented the rubber sole. The mounting of a rubber sole onto a mountaineering boot is considered to be one of the greatest innovations of the last century. Today the best footwear uses Vibram sole units and the name has become synonymous with quality and performance.