A technical fell shoe developed with Vibram to provide grip and stability on varied, uneven and unpredictable terrain. The 8–11mm lugs, Wave midsole geometry and X-Lock upper offer security on soft ground and precision on steeper, more technical sections.
Built for confidence when the surface underfoot is anything but predictable.
After 55 years at the heart of British mountain running, OMM has partnered with traction experts Vibram to create its first footwear – the Fell Shoe. A purpose-built fell running shoe rooted in OMM’s mountain heritage and technical innovation.
We set out to build a shoe that inspires confidence in the mountains. A shoe you can’t outrun. A shoe that grips when it matters most – in mud, bog and rough mountain ground – whether you’re on a marked trail or well beyond it.
Working with Vibram, we combined three of their advanced traction technologies with OMM’s real-world mountain running experience to create a super-aggressive sole and bespoke lug pattern. Lug depths range from 8–11mm for maximum hold in soft ground and rock, while a 4mm drop and a weight of 272g deliver a light, precise and agile feel on technical terrain.
The Fell Shoe holds its line when conditions deteriorate – clawing up sodden hillsides, following narrow sheep tracks across steep ground, or throwing yourself downhill in weather that would stop most runs before they start.
Colours: Orange / Grey
Fabric: Ripstop Nylon
Lug Depth: 8–11mm
Stack Height: 23.5mm
Drop: 4mm
Weight: 272g
Width: Regular
Vibram Megagrip
Vibram Litebase
Vibram Traction Lug
X-Lock fit system
Rock plate protection
Breathable
Wave Technology
Reflective Detailing
Quick Drying
LUG PATTERN
Made specifically for UK fells using OMM’s extensive mountain experience. The Fell Shoe has a bespoke lug pattern that provides vast amounts of grip when ascending, descending, contouring or braking. We’ve also offset all the lugs so there is no line of sight through the sole. This means all the lugs are always engaged consistently providing maximum grip.
VIBRAM TRACTION LUG
Adding nobbles onto the lugs. Lugs on lugs if you like. Vibram says these nobbles add 50% more surface area to the lug enhancing grip and traction. We think this makes a lot of sense. As the lugs press into the ground the smaller lugs capture areas that resist sliding and improve propulsion and braking power.
VIBRAM LITEBASE
Vibram Litebase is the rubber base of the shoe. Lightness is fundamental to conserving energy and enhancing performance: Vibram Litebase reduces 30% of the overall sole weight through a reduction of the sole thickness by 50%, while maintaining Vibram quality in grip, traction and durability.
VIBRAM MEGAGRIP
Vibram Megagrip is the high-performance rubber compound that offers unparalleled grip properties on both dry and wet terrains. Extremely durable, it gives you confidence and control, while maintaining an optimal balance between stability and flexibility for ground adaptation.
WAVE TECHNOLOGY
Using both a Vibram outsole and midsole allows us to mould a wave shape into the sole for improved stability and comfort. The Wave reduces internal compression, limiting movement inside the shoe and helping prevent hotspots and blisters. It also supports the foot through the gait cycle by spreading load and reducing layer shear as the shoe flexes, improving durability. By mapping the lugs onto the Wave, we achieve varied lug depth across the sole, from 8mm to over 11mm.
X-LOCK
An adjustable lacing pattern on the upper that reduces pressure points across your foot. This maintains tension, instils confidence underfoot and reduces rub points. The X-Lock also secures the tongue holding your foot securely on those steep descents meaning there’s no need to ‘cheese wire’ your feet with tight laces.
ROCK PLATE
A small EVA plate is embedded between the midsole and outsole where you strike with your forefoot. This spreads the impacts and provides underfoot protection from sharp rocks or uneven terrain.
PROTECTIVE UPPER
The tough rip-stop Nylon mesh upper is re-enforced with TPU. TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethane) parts are found in key contact points to aid durability, not limit flexibility, and increase the ability to withstand the toughest conditions. TPU has been added to a wide range of shoe components, toe box, eyelets and heel cups to provide protection from rocks, brambles, heather and anything else the fells throw at them.
INTERNAL SKELETON
Inside the shoe is a structural skeleton, the skeleton gives the shoes structure and added protection to the foot in key contact points. It can be found round the base of the shoe and extends up into the toe box, eyelets and heel cups.
