>>3820816Forgot pic.
It mimics a tank's track.
>Back in 1935, Vibram Founder Vitale Bramani lost 6 comrades on an Italian Alps hiking expedition, and the unfortunate incident was partially blamed on improper footwear. This led to Bramani researchig better soling innovations. >Two years later, 80 years ago today, he patented the "Carrarmato" outsole, which has become the most iconic sole in the footwear industry today. The Carrarmato (meaning "tank tread") was the first sole ever created with rubber lug soles, it was initially developed in partnership with Pirelli Tires.The Carrarmato is built on grip, traction and durability. It provides excellent traction across a range of surfaces, has a high degree of abrasion resistance, and was initially made with the best vulcanized rubber of the time. In 1954 the first successful ascent of K2 was conquered by an Italian Expedition with Vibram Rubber Soles.
