TRAIL RUNNING IS “LIGHTER” THANKS TO VIBRAM LITEBASE
Launched on the market last season, Vibram Litebase is a technology designed with the aim of drastically reducing the weight of the rubber sole, while maintaining the performance characteristics of the shoe. When we talk about technical footwear, high performance and professional sports practices such as trail running, the weight of the footwear is always an important aspect. Vibram Litebase allows to reduce the rubber base to the maximum, keeping the position and the shape of the rubber blocks unaltered, with a consequent reduction in the weight of the tread of 25-30%.
The result is a very light sole, with rivets identical to those of a traditional Vibram sole and therefore with the same characteristics of grip, traction, durability, resistance to wear.
For the lovers of trail running or for those who want to get start running in the mountains, the brands equipped with the Vibram Litebase technology will be Scarpa, Dynafit and Kailas for the Spring Summer 2019 collection.
Scarpa Spin Ultra powered by Vibram Litebase
Spin Ultra is the new model of Scarpa, designed for those who practice trail running. Performing, agile and reactive, it has the right amount of cushioning and protection to cover long distances and for prolonged use in training. This shoe is equipped with Vibram Litebase technology sole, to reduce the weight of the sole up to 30%, in combination with the Vibram Megagrip compound, for optimal grip even in wet and difficult conditions. The precision of the lacing and the fit, given by the Sock-Fit LW construction system, guarantee the absence of compression points for maximum comfort and foot wrapping. The mesh upper integrates external applications in heat-sealed PU film and supporting exoskeleton, besides the protective TPU protection sleeve.
Dynafit Feline Up Pro powered by Vibram
Dynafit Feline Up Pro, the innovative Vertical Running shoe dedicated to the discipline’s elite. A model with an aggressive design that conquers for its precision and sensitivity. The sole is made with Vibram Litebase technology, to reduce the weight of the sole up to 30%, in combination with the Vibram Megagrip compound, for optimal grip and grip even in wet and difficult conditions. The minimum drop of the EVA midsole of only 4 mm transfers to the runner the feeling of a direct contact with the ground, which facilitates the reactivity and makes it more precise at every step.
Kailas Fuga Pro Mountain Running powered by Vibram Litebase
Fuga Pro is the new model of Kailas for lovers of trail running equipped with Vibram Litebase technology, which reduces the weight of the sole by 30%, without affecting performance. The ultra light sole has a design optimized to emphasize the grip properties of the Vibram Megagrip compound, which makes it excellent even on the most demanding terrains, wet or not. Also excellent for wear resistance, this shoe is well cushioned and absorbs external impacts well, even in the case of prolonged exits. The upper, without seams, is in TPU with breathable and lightweight mesh inserts for optimized comfort. The Adjust Whole Sole System (AWS) is a technology patented by Kailas that allows the fit of the shoe to adapt to the different morphologies of the foot, thus avoiding pain or discomfort to the foot when descending. The construction of the shoe facilitates ventilation, for greater comfort and faster drying inside.