Road To ORBDAYS: X-Bionic debuts at the fair with the TerraSkin
At the Outdoor & Running Business Days in Riva del Garda scheduled for May 25 and 26, X-Bionic will be present for the first time.
For the Swiss brand, which entered the trail footwear world for the first time a year ago, the fair will be an important opportunity to showcase “up close” to retailers the three models of the range.
With the limited launch of TerraSkin X00/C in September 2024 and the concept “From Skin to Trail,” X-Bionic has reached a new milestone in trail running by developing a shoe that promises not only maximum comfort but also greater control.
In a world where increasingly softer cushioning technologies dominate footwear, TerraSkin adopts a different approach. The brand combines cushioning with control to ensure maximum grip and precise terrain perception—factors that can make a difference, especially during downhill sprints and extreme adventures.
TerraSkin offers three main technologies that ensure energy loss between the shoe and the ground is minimized. At the same time, stability, responsiveness, and grip are enhanced:
Synergy between sock and shoe: Every single layer between the skin and the ground has been carefully developed to create different levels of synergy and provide the best running experience possible. To avoid friction between sock and shoe, TerraSkin is supplied with matching socks. This guarantees an ideal fit that perfectly wraps the foot and allows for exceptional control, especially on technically challenging terrains.
SpeedFrame Technology: The upper and sole of the shoe are not glued or sewn together in the conventional way but are functionally connected through a unique and patented construction. As a result, the upper and sole wrap around each other. The soft cushioning core and the foot are supported laterally by a patented frame. This leads to greater control and stability and ultimately an improved running experience.
SpinWave Technology: Together with Vibram’s sole experts, X-Bionic has developed a patented sole that can adapt to any irregularity thanks to SpinWave technology. Results from a long-term study conducted by CERISM – University of Verona, show that products with SpinWave technology offer 27% more grip and traction compared to two competing products in the trail running sector, thanks to increased contact with the ground.
In addition to these innovations, TerraSkin offers a range of other technical features designed to ensure high performance: The experience gained from the proven circular knitting process used in clothing has also been applied to the new shoe concept—SkinKnit allows the shoe to wrap around each foot like a second sock. Ventilation channels provide adequate airflow in the ankle area while protecting the foot from pressure. Other well-thought-out details, such as Achilles tendon protection and a support band for trail socks, offer additional support even in the most extreme conditions.
