"The crisis is truly affecting everyone," states Adriano Zuccala, company General Manager, "but I can say that VIBRAM® has reacted very well. It is not a miracle, but the result of management efforts that take care to preserve brand quality even in times of a general crisis and do not hesitate to diversify by investing in innovative products such as VIBRAM fivefingers®."

At next OutDoor Friedrichshafen fair (July 15-18, 2010_ HALL A6, BOOTH 501) focus on the following new items:

COMPOUNDS

• VIBRAM® IdroGrip provides maximum traction on wet and very slippery terrain, exactly what is needed water sports and for fishing. It is the ideal safety component for all shoes used in both wet and dry environments

• The new climbing compounds (VIBRAM® XS GRIP², VIBRAM® XS EDGE and VIBRAM® XS FLASH) are the best possible compromise between grip, durability, edging, sensitivity and rigidity, performance and resistance to wear, with in addition the "no-marking" feature for indoor climbing, a sector showing strong growth.

PRODUCTS

• VIBRAM® Skyrunning®: developed for extreme mountain runners

• VIBRAM® New Boulder: approach sole, maximum grip and safety

• VIBRAM® Star Trek: top performance on and off trail

TECHNOLOGY

• VIBRAM® and Merrell® worked together to create an outsole design that assists multi-directional movement and adaptability. The end result is Merrell Barefoot, a collection of minimalist, lightweight, versatile and efficient footwear powered by VIBRAM®

• VIBRAM® fivefingers®: Vibram offers for the 2011 Spring-Summer season a fresh and appealing collection with structurally innovative design.

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