The Vibram Stowe is a Gumlite sole for men´s and women´s dress/casual footwear. Design Gives the rugged appearance of outdoor footwear. The Gumlite compound makes it an extremely comfortable casual sole. Compound Vibram Gumlite is a micro-cellular, synthetic compound that combines slip-resistance with the long-wearing characteristics of rubber, yet is half the weight. Vibram Gumlite maintains its physical properties and slip-resisting characteristics in cold weather. It is lightweight like EVA, yet longer wearing.