For best grip, we rely on high-quality soles and sole construction methods. Each is designed to meet the demands and needs of each user and his or her selected outdoor activity.
Sole Technologies
It all comes down to grip
- Coarsely profiled sole design for 8,000-metre-mountain expeditions.
- Exceptional edging stability for optimal grip.
- Self-cleaning profile.
- Alpine profile design with high tread depth and special design for icy and snow-covered surfaces.
- “Climbing Zone” at the tip of the sole for precise stepping.
- sole structure suitable for use with rigid crampons (step-in).
- Alpine profile design with increased profile depth and excellent grip on every type of terrain.
- Vibram® Megagrip rubber mixture for exceptional slip protection on wet and dry terrains.
- Special triangle-shaped profile design for proven and exceptional slip protection.
- Excellent grip on all surfaces thanks to self-cleaning mountaineering tread.
- Large studs for best uphill and downhill traction.
- Undercut heel front for excellent grip.
- “Climbing Zone” at the toe.
- Modern trekking boot tread with increased contact area.
- Self-cleaning tread for excellent grip.
- Pronounced front heel edge for good traction downhill.
- Modern trekking boot tread with increased contact area.
- Perfect roll-through and push-off.
- Constructed on a special last for women.
- Alpine profile design with increased profile depth and excellent grip on every type of terrain.
- Vibram® Megagrip rubber mixture for exceptional slip protection on wet and dry terrains.
- Special triangle-shaped profile design for proven and exceptional slip protection.
- Multifunctional trekking boot tread.
- Performance rubber compound for optimal grip.
- Grip and traction in different terrains.
- Guaranteed stability and non-slip performance.
- Outdoor-oriented tread profile.
- Optimal cushioning.
- Triangular profile design for ideal slip resistance and traction on various surfaces and in moderate terrain.
- Abrasion-proof and flexible rubber outsole with comfortable rolling characteristics.
- Designed for multifunctional outdoor use.
- Outdoor-oriented tread profile.
- Very good grip on diverse terrain.
- Special tread design at the toe and heel for improved traction on uphills and downhills.
- Sole construction with MONOWRAP® stabilizer.
- Stable, non-slip rubber sole.
- ideal for hiking on stabilized trails or walking.
- Triangular profile design for ideal slip resistance and traction on various surfaces and in moderate terrain.
- Abrasion-proof and flexible rubber outsole with comfortable rolling characteristics.
- Designed for multifunctional outdoor use.
- GORE-TEX® Surround™ technology.
- Outdoor sole tread for optimal grip and excellent roll-through/push-off.
- Abrasion resistant and flexible rubber outsole.
Conceived by LOWA to meet the challenges of real-world use, the profile design is made from an optimized rubber compound. The rubber sole LOWA® CAMARA comes with a large profile design that offers a bigger contact surface. This feature delivers solid grip on easy terrain or during urban outings.
Conceived by LOWA to meet the challenges of real-world use, the profile design is made from an optimized rubber compound. The self-cleaning sole LOWA® HYBRID TRAC® is perfect for everyday use when the weather turns windy and nasty. With the help of its profile design and special tip and heel construction, it demonstrates its true strengths during ascents and descents.
- Excellent grip on all surfaces thanks to self-cleaning mountaineering tread.
- Large studs for best uphill and downhill traction.
- Undercut heel front for excellent grip.
- “Climbing Zone“ at the toe.
- Modern trekking boot tread with increased contact area
- Self-cleaning tread for excellent grip
- Pronounced front heel edge for good traction downhill
- Modern trekking boot tread with increased contact area.
- Perfect roll-through and push-off.
- Constructed on a special last for women.
The special profile design of the LOWA® TACTICAL Z TRAC® impresses users with its good support and grip that is delivered even on challenging terrain. The sole optimized for fast-roping missions combines heat- and cold-insulating qualities. It is antistatic and resistant to oil, petrol and contact heat as well.
Thanks to its special profile design, the LOWA® PATROL provides exceptional support and a very good grip even on challenging terrain. Its sole design combines heat- and cold-insulating qualities and is antistatic. It is resistant to oil, petrol and contact heat as well. The sole profile is also self-cleaning.
This sole represents state-of-the-art technology. The sole is made of a special rubber compound that is designed to deliver high performance and quality. Designed to produce good grip on snowy surfaces. The large studs of the VIBRAM® MOTTARONE ARCTIC GRIP with its special ice trek rubber compound are the defining qualities of this winter performance sole. With such support, walking in winter becomes a real blast.
The VIBRAM® TSAVO with the deep-treaded sole design impresses users with its good support and grip that is delivered on the widest range of surfaces. The high edging provides the very best grip. The sole profile also can clean itself. The sole design combines heat- and cold-insulating qualities. It is antistatic and resistant to oil, petrol and contact heat as well.
The rectangular profile design of VIBRAM® MVS provides exceptional support and a very good grip even on challenging terrain. Its ideal rolling properties are produced by its stud arrangement and its self-cleaning sole profile. The sole design of the VIBRAM® MVS combines heat- and cold-insulating qualities. It is antistatic and resistant to oil, petrol and contact heat as well.
- antimicrobial, cushioning EVA midsole
- excellent grip on all surfaces
- special lug design for best traction
The trekking-boot-like profile design of the LOWA® NATURAL impresses users with its exceptional support and very good grip on the widest range of surfaces. Its heat- and cold-insulating sole design is antistatic and resistant to oil, petrol and contact heat. A distinct heel and front profile facilitate precise mountain climbs and descents.
This sole represents state-of-the-art technology. The sole is made of a special rubber compound that is designed to deliver high performance and quality. The sole is designed to produce good grip on snowy surfaces. The large profile studs, their arrangement and a Vibram® rubber compound are the key reasons why the VIBRAM® ARCTIC GRIP TRAC® II performs so well in winter conditions. It has everything it needs. Models with this sole come with a directly injected midsole made of LOWA DynaPU®.
The special profile design of the LOWA® TACTICAL Z TRAC® impresses users with its good support and grip that is delivered even on challenging terrain. The sole optimized for fast-roping missions combines heat- and cold-insulating qualities. It is antistatic and resistant to oil, petrol and contact heat as well.
Thanks to its special profile design, the LOWA® PATROL provides exceptional support and a very good grip even on challenging terrain. Its sole design combines heat- and cold-insulating qualities and is antistatic. It is resistant to oil, petrol and contact heat as well. The sole profile is also self-cleaning.
The LOWA® CROSS equipped with a special profile design provides a solid grip on a range of different surfaces. The self-cleaning sole profile is designed for both paved and unpaved terrain.
The triangular profile design used in the sole LOWA® MULTI TRAC® is ideal for multifunctional outdoor uses on moderate terrain. The sole provides pleasant rolling properties, helping to prevent fatigue from setting in.
The Vibram® Arctic Grip Trac has a double-density midsole. This sole represents state-of-the-art technology. The sole is made of a special rubber compound that is designed to deliver high performance and quality. The sole is designed to produce a good grip on snowy surfaces. The large profile studs, their arrangement and a Vibram® rubber compound are the key reasons why the Vibram® Arctic Grip Trac performs so well in winter conditions. It has everything it needs.
The Vibram® Arctic Grip Trac II has a single-density midsole. This sole represents state-of-the-art technology. The sole is made of a special rubber compound that is designed to deliver high performance and quality. The sole is designed to produce good grip on snowy surfaces. The large profile studs, their arrangement and a Vibram® rubber compound are the key reasons why the Vibram® Arctic Grip Trac II performs so well in winter conditions. It has everything it needs. Models with this sole come with a directly injected midsole made of LOWA DynaPU®.
Conceived by LOWA to meet the challenges of real-world use, the profile design is made from an optimized rubber compound. The LOWA® WINTER TRAC® is a comfortable performance sole. The sole offers optimal comfort delivered by the special outsole design with its serrated stud arrangement. Made with a double density midsole.
Conceived by LOWA to meet the challenges of real-world use, the profile design is made from an optimized rubber compound. The LOWA® WINTER TRAC® is a comfortable performance sole. The sole offers optimal comfort delivered by the special outsole design with its serrated stud arrangement. Made with a single density midsole.
When winter shows its most beautiful side, the LOWA® AL-S IV is in its element. It excels thanks to a stud profile that is designed for the wiles of winter and its proven TPU compound.