Vibram Sole Factor

Vibram, the maker of rugged, rubber shoe soles since 1937, is now offering a customization and resoling option in the USA, called Vibram Sole Factor. You need only select from an array of colors and styles and mail them any pair of shoes that you wish to refurbish, upgrade, or otherwise enliven. The cost for resoling starts at $75.

Aurora Shoe Co. | "North Pacific"

Based in rural upstate New York, the Aurora Shoe Company has been making quality shoes by hand for both men and women since the early 1990s. All materials are sourced domestically--including leathers from Horween and Vibram soles--and assembled by skilled artisans. While their staple slip-on, the Middle English, isn't going anywhere, the folks at Aurora recently introduced their first new men's design in more than 20 years. The North Pacific is a stylish, full-grain leather chukka mounted on a sturdy Vibram sole. If you order, they recommend sending tracings of your feet to insure the best fit. After all, comfort and long-lasting wear are of the utmost importance.