Product Introspection 0124202002009 SCOUT MOC BOOTS HI-FOLK 0124202002010 GRIZZLY CAMPER HI-FOLK This outsole developed by Vibram incorporates a linen sheet compressed into the rubber as if it were crimped and this feature enhances traction on snowy or icy roads. There has long been a culture of using plant fibers for footwear. In the past “yukigutsu” (snowshoes in Japanese) woven from straw were commonly worn during the cold winters across a wide area of Japan. Not only were they able to keep one’s feet warm, but it also was said to have prevented snow from penetrating the outer surface and make it easy to walk without slipping. We refer to the wisdoms passed down to us from old times and take advantage of natural materials and their native characteristics. We create new products by combining those perspectives with modern manufacturing methods. We are drawn to making things that stand the test of time. 雪道や凍った路面でのグリップ力が高いリネンのシートをラバーに嵌め込むように圧着したVibram社製のアウトソール。植物の繊維を履物に使う文化は古くからあります。かつて、日本の広い範囲で寒い冬に履かれた「雪沓（ゆきぐつ）」は稲藁を編んだものですが、暖かいだけでなく、雪の浸透を防ぎ、滑らず歩きやすいものだったといいます。古くから受け継がれる知恵や、自然の素材が持つ特性を活かし、現代の技術と合わせて新しいモノを作る。そうした時代を超えたモノ作りに惹かれます。 #fw24#visvim#wmv
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