VIBRAM®, the world famous outdoor brand, has partnered as title sponsor the Natural Games, one of the more outstanding events in the field.

As the leading firm in young and extreme activities such as trail running, rock climbing, mountain biking and water sports, Vibram® offers soles designed for the difficult terrain of the great outdoors to provide greater safety, comfort and performance.

It is therefore natural that Vibram® and the Natural Games have signed up for a long-term partnership to defend their common values on occasion of an event in which performance and fun rhyme with environmental protection.

Vibram® soles had an excellent chance to show their true grip in the spectacular Gorges du Tarn, near Millau (France) during the extreme events of the Natural Games from 24 to 28 June 2009.

This edition has registered an enormous popular success with more than 18.000 participants. It was a great success also regarding to the sports with the contribution of 85 professional athletes of very high level in the various disciplines.

Climbing, downhill mountain bike and dirt, acrobatic and distance paragliding, kayak freestyle and boarder cross, slackline extreme: there was a large choice of sports for outdoor community.

The fabulous Millau natural site and its surroundings, in the same way as the village of Vibram Natural Games were constantly full, bringing this Vibram Natural Games to one of the biggest international events of the outdoor community.

In full agreement with the organizers, VIBRAM® already confirmed its support for 2010 edition.

Peter Blanke, Vibram® FiveFingers® French distributor noticed with satisfaction the great interest for the footglove. At Natural Games, dozens of people came at Vibram tents, curious to try and experience the Vibram very fascinating shoes featuring 5 fingers !

Photo: Vibram Natural Games