VRATIM

VRATIM

Also known as: Vratim Drum Shoes

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Vratim is a Florida-based brand that designs footwear and apparel for drummers, marketed under the tagline "Designed & Fueled by Music." The company is built around the idea that drummers benefit from shoes engineered specifically for the demands of the kit — thin soles for pedal feel, a flexible upper for ankle motion, and a grippy outsole that holds the hi-hat and bass drum pedal in place. Op...

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Vratim is a Florida-based brand that designs footwear and apparel for drummers, marketed under the tagline "Designed & Fueled by Music." The company is built around the idea that drummers benefit from shoes engineered specifically for the demands of the kit — thin soles for pedal feel, a flexible upper for ankle motion, and a grippy outsole that holds the hi-hat and bass drum pedal in place. Operating out of Merritt Island, Florida, the brand sells direct-to-consumer through its online shop alongside a small line of branded clothing and accessories.

The Vratim catalog centers on its drum shoe line, which has gone through several generations including the Drum Shoe II.1, the DS-III, and the higher-end DS-PRO. The shoes are typically offered in low-profile colorways suitable for both stage use and street wear, and the brand has issued limited collaborations such as a Destroy A Drum edition of the DS II.1. Beyond the drum-specific models, Vratim has offered an AP-I all-purpose shoe and accessories aimed at percussionists.

Vratim runs an artist roster and has been worn by drummers across rock, metal, and pop circles, with roster members and endorsers drawn from acts including Amon Amarth, Ice Nine Kills, Darkest Hour, and others. The brand occupies a niche slice of the drum gear market alongside other drummer-focused footwear makers, and is generally known within the drumming community for purpose-built pedal-feel shoes rather than as a general athletic or lifestyle label.

VRATIM has 1 product cataloged on Equipboard, including Drum Set Accessories. Their gear is featured by 6 artists, with the strongest followings in Rock, Metal, and Pop. Notable users include Alex Rüdinger, Mike Malyan, and Ash Pearson.

Artists Who Use VRATIM

Alex Rüdinger uses 1 VRATIM product

Alex Rüdinger

Drummer · Trivium

Mike Malyan uses 1 VRATIM product

Mike Malyan

Drummer, Music Producer · Monuments

Ash Pearson uses 1 VRATIM product

Ash Pearson

Drummer · Revocation

Kristina Schiano uses 1 VRATIM product

Kristina Schiano

Drummer, Podcasters & Streamers

Josh Manuel uses 1 VRATIM product

Josh Manuel

Drummer · Issues

Casey Cooper uses 1 VRATIM product

Casey Cooper

Drummer

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