So iLL Catch
So iLL
The Catch is a medium-stiff, moderately downturned slipper shoe from So iLL for sport climbing and bouldering. So iLL lists it as medium-width with a medium heel. In stock at 2 shops from 99.42 EUR.
Fred Nicole designed the Catch with a moderately downturned last for versatile performance. The full-length outsole features high-performance Vibram XS Grip rubber. A regular volume, unisex slipper shoe built for all-day comfort with aggressive capability on boulder problems and sport routes.
Best For
Best for sport climbing and bouldering on vertical and overhang terrain. Aimed at intermediate to advanced climbers.
Among the 469 adult climbing shoes we track, the Catch ranks in the top 29% for edging, the top 36% for pocket climbing and the top 42% for sensitivity.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Catch strengths
- Downturn is sport-route friendly without being extreme
- Minimal slipper construction saves weight
- Can be resoled to extend its life
Catch trade-offs
- Aggressive fit is punishing for newer climbers
How the Catch fits
Fit profile: medium width, standard forefoot volume, medium heel, suits egyptian and roman toe shapes.
Minimal stretch expected; minimal break-in; manufacturer suggests your street size.
How it fit climbers with your foot shape: fit reports from feet like yours.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.48 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among moderately downturned shoes it sits between the Scarpa Instinct VS (0.41, softer) and the La Sportiva Miura VS (0.56, stiffer).
Catch specifications
| Brand | So iLL |
| Model | Catch |
| Closure | Slipper |
| Downturn | Moderate |
| Asymmetry | Strong |
| Toe Patch | Medium |
| Heel Rubber | Partial |
| Ankle Protection | None |
| Midsole | Full |
| Midsole Stiffness | Medium |
| Rand | Tensioned |
| Upper Material | Synthetic |
| Weight (pair) | 420 g (14.8 oz) |
| Break-in | Minimal |
| Rubber | Vibram XS Grip |
| Rubber Thickness | 3.5mm |
| Rubber Hardness | Soft |
| Durability | Moderate |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Resoleable | Yes |
| Kids | No |
What the Catch costs
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 across 2 shops that currently stock it (99.42 to 119.90 EUR). Cheapest current offer: 99.42 EUR at bergfreunde.de, 35% below the 152.95 EUR list price.
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| bergfreunde.de | 99.42 EUR |
| snowleader.com | 119.90 EUR |
Prices by size
Cheapest in-stock price per EU size and how many shops list that size, from the EU pool. Updated daily.
| EU size | From | Shops |
|---|---|---|
| 38 | 99.42 EUR | 1 |
| 39 | 99.42 EUR | 1 |
| 40 | 119.90 EUR | 1 |
| 40.5 | 119.90 EUR | 1 |
| 41 | 119.90 EUR | 1 |
| 42.5 | 99.42 EUR | 2 |
| 43 | 99.42 EUR | 2 |
| 44 | 119.90 EUR | 1 |
| 46 | 99.42 EUR | 1 |
| 46.5 | 99.42 EUR | 1 |
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