[leadin]Upgrade your sole, or re-tread a pair of old boots or shoes with fresh rubber. A mail-in service from Vibram gives footwear new life.[/leadin]
Founded in 1937, and today adorning millions of soles, Vibram rubber is an industry standard. A just-launched service from the company, the Vibram Sole Factor, offers custom cobbling to repair or redo rubber underfoot.
Sold as an aesthetic play or a performance-enhancing option, the Sole Factor service offers dozens of tread patterns. I shipped a pair of shoes and some boots to the brand to try it out.
Vibram Footwear Customization Service
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