# Winterized Sneaker Soles The Vibram Arctic Grip Features a Embossed Treads for Added Traction By M | Published 2016-03-16 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/added-traction References: [hiconsumption](http://hiconsumption.com/2016/03/vibram-arctic-grip-sole-technology/) & [us.vibram](https://us.vibram.com/arctic-grip/) The Vibram Arctic Grip system offers a [winterized sneaker sole](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-north-face-offtrail-hike-goretex-shoes) for added traction that adds [embossed and thick treads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asics-gelventure-6) for better stability when running, walking and hiking. The design is a mix between Vibram's IceTreak and Arctic Ice Grips that add an exclusive rubber bottom to the sole to ensure wearer's have unwavering traction at all times. During the winter months ice, snow and slush are prevalent making surfaces difficult and often slippery to walk on. The Vibram Arctic Grip improves traction with [non-slip rubber](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sorel-callsign-horizon-low-gtx) and protruding square treads for better grip. The soles are also engineered to change in color to indicate wear and when it is time to change the soles out for a new pair. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Winterized Sneaker Soles:** The Vibram Arctic Grip offers embossed treads for better traction, signaling an opportunity for winterized footwear innovations. - **Improved Traction:** The use of non-slip rubber and protruding square treads in the Vibram Arctic Grip suggests potential for enhancing traction in various industries and applications. - **Wearable Outsole Technology:** The color-changing feature of the Vibram Arctic Grip sole presents an opening for wearable tech advancements in the footwear industry. ### Where This Applies - **Athletic Footwear:** The winterized Vibram Arctic Grip soles create a disruptive innovation opportunity for athletic shoe brands in providing improved traction and durability. - **Outdoor Gear:** The incorporation of the Vibram Arctic Grip system opens up avenues for disruptive innovation in the outdoor gear industry, encouraging the development of winter-specific products with better traction. - **Industrial Safety:** The non-slip rubber and enhanced grip technology in the Vibram Arctic Grip could inspire disruptive innovation in industrial safety equipment, particularly for workers operating in slippery environments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cold Weather Running Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-norvan-nivalis-shoe.md) - [Winter Running Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/norvan-nivalis.md) - [Quick-Lace Winter Runners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aerios-nivalis-gtx.md) - [Winter-Ready Sneaker Styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winterized-running-shoes.md) - [All-Weather Slip-Resistant Outsoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shoes-for-crews-4season-grip-4sg.md) - [Winterized Traction Trail Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snowclog.md) - [Weatherized Trail-Ready Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aries-and-salomon.md) - [Removable Footwear Spikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/footwear-traction.md) - [Winter-Ready GORE-Tex Runners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vertex-gtx.md)