So iLL Roam Soft
So iLL
The Roam Soft is a midsole-free, 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 109.82 EUR.
Designed and built on a hand-shaped, downturned last by Fred Nicole, ROAM Soft is a soft slipper with no midsole, developed with Jason Momoa as part of the So iLL x On The Roam collection. Maximum sensitivity with Vibram XS Grip rubber for direct foot-to-rock contact and precision smearing.
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 Roam Soft ranks in the top 2% for sensitivity and the top 3% for smearing.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Roam Soft strengths
- Works across most terrain without being niche
- Quick to get on and off, no fiddling with straps
- Sticky compound gets purchase on polished granite
- Supple construction lets you feel every crystal
- Built without leather or animal-derived glues
Roam Soft trade-offs
- Feet fatigue faster without midsole support
- Too soft for a first pair: beginners do better with a stiffer sole
How the Roam Soft fits
Fit profile: medium width, standard forefoot volume, medium heel, suits egyptian and roman toe shapes.
Minimal stretch expected; minimal break-in; manufacturer suggests street size to one and a half sizes up.
How it fit climbers with your foot shape: fit reports from feet like yours.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.21 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). It is among the softest moderately downturned shoes we track; the Evolv Zenist (0.30) is a stiffer alternative in the same downturn class.
Roam Soft specifications
| Brand | So iLL |
| Model | Roam Soft |
| Closure | Slipper |
| Downturn | Moderate |
| Asymmetry | Moderate |
| Toe Patch | Medium |
| Heel Rubber | Partial |
| Ankle Protection | None |
| Midsole | None |
| Midsole Stiffness | None |
| Rand | Tensioned |
| Upper Material | Synthetic |
| Weight (pair) | 380 g (13.4 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 Roam Soft costs
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 across 2 shops that currently stock it (109.82 to 143.50 EUR). Cheapest current offer: 109.82 EUR at bergfreunde.de, 35% below the 168.95 EUR list price.
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| bergfreunde.de | 109.82 EUR |
| klimwinkel.nl | 143.50 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 36.5 | 143.50 EUR | 1 |
| 37 | 143.50 EUR | 1 |
| 38 | 143.50 EUR | 1 |
| 38.5 | 143.50 EUR | 1 |
| 39 | 143.50 EUR | 1 |
| 40 | 109.82 EUR | 2 |
| 40.5 | 109.82 EUR | 2 |
| 41 | 143.50 EUR | 1 |
| 42 | 143.50 EUR | 1 |
| 42.5 | 143.50 EUR | 1 |
| 43 | 143.50 EUR | 1 |
| 44 | 109.82 EUR | 2 |
| 44.5 | 143.50 EUR | 1 |
| 45 | 143.50 EUR | 1 |
| 46 | 143.50 EUR | 1 |
| 46.5 | 143.50 EUR | 1 |
| 47 | 143.50 EUR | 1 |
| 48 | 143.50 EUR | 1 |
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