Timeline
1994
Ecostep created (sole with % recycled material)
1994
2013
2013
Vibram University established 3D printer at headquarters to make sole prototypes, avoiding having them be made abroad
2014
Launch of Furoshiki, minimalist shoes that adjust to any foot type
2014
2015
2015
Sole Factor, Vibram’s mobile shoe repair, makes its debut at Salone Mobile in Milan, and later at World Expo 2015
2017
Staff Wellbeing Project at Headquarters, led by the Tester Team ISO 9001 Certificate (HQ)
2017
2018
2018
ISO 14001 Certificate (HQ) Headquarters uses 100% renewable energy (global total 60%)
2019
Official creation of the Green Team – volunteers who help create, maintain and clean trails pre- and post-race
ISO 50001 Certificate (HQ)
Launch of N-Oil (sole with >90% natural material)
Launch of Wrap Tech soles which have high functionality but less waste than other soles
LCA of Foura’ Sole, the most produced sole at HQ
2019
2020
2020
ISO 45001 Certificate (HQ)
US site uses 100% renewable energy (global total almost 90%)
2021
Launch of KSO ECO, FiveFingers with a hemp upper material
#RepairIfYouCare campaign goes live, promoting the resoling of old shoes
2021