THERE'S NO SLIPPING WITH VIBRAM SOLES

When browsing for outdoor-focused, functional footwear, you'll notice one logo that unites the majority of options — a yellow Vibram logo located on the sole unit.

Founded in 1937 by Vitale Bramani, a talented mountaineer who had lost friends after their footwear didn't have the necessary grip to hang onto a cliff, he developed the high-traction Carrarmato sole.

Since then, the brand continues to develop new technologies to aid outdoor exploration, such as its 'arctic grip' for frozen surfaces or 'Litebase', made using a co-molding technique to keep the weight minimal.

Just as GORE-TEX has become the foremost producer of waterproof technologies for outdoor labels, Vibram is the go-to name for durable and grippy sole units. But it's not just hiking-focused brands who will turn to Vibram, it's also who 1017 ALYX 9SM will hit up for a removable sole unit or Our Legacy will use for an experimental, asymmetrically-laced sneaker.

As such, we have rounded up some of the best shoes to sport Vibram soles, from the most practical of outdoor brands to fashion labels jumping on the gorpcore craze.

Using both a Vibram sole and GORE-TEX upper on one footwear model is almost a cheat code for optimum functionality. This model from Merrell not only utilizes both companies' fabrics but also makes sure that everyone knows who created its waterproof membrane.