So iLL Step
So iLL
The Step is a firm, slightly downturned velcro shoe from So iLL for sport climbing and bouldering. So iLL lists it as medium-width with a medium heel. In stock at 1 shop from 92.50 EUR.
Designed with Fred Nicole on a flat last with a slightly downturned toe, Step is a shoe for beginner/intermediate climbers designed as a step up from the Start. Features a full toe-to-heel midsole, z-strap velcro closure, and proprietary rubber with topographical-inspired toe patch.
Best For
Best for sport climbing and bouldering on slab, vertical and overhang terrain. Aimed at hobby to intermediate climbers.
Among the 469 adult climbing shoes we track, the Step ranks in the top 42% for comfort, the top 46% for edging and the top 46% for crack climbing.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Step strengths
- Rubber splits the difference between sticky and durable
- Supportive platform reduces toe fatigue on edging
- Good enough shoe to warrant a resole investment
Step trade-offs
- Sacrifices tactile feedback for power
How the Step fits
Fit profile: medium width, standard forefoot volume, medium heel, suits roman and egyptian 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.
Step fit reports
2 scanned owners have reported how this shoe fits so far - not enough yet for a fit fingerprint; verdicts unlock at 5 owners. The reports come from climbers who measured their feet with the climbing-gear.com foot scanner and rated the fit of the shoes they own.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.55 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among slightly downturned shoes it sits between the Scarpa Vapor LV (0.51, softer) and the La Sportiva Skwama Lite (0.64, stiffer).
Step specifications
| Brand | So iLL |
| Model | Step |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Downturn | Slight |
| Asymmetry | Slight |
| Toe Patch | Medium |
| Heel Rubber | Partial |
| Ankle Protection | None |
| Midsole | Full |
| Midsole Stiffness | Medium hard |
| Rand | Relaxed |
| Upper Material | Synthetic |
| Weight (pair) | 396 g (14.0 oz) |
| Break-in | Minimal |
| Rubber | So iLL Proprietary |
| Rubber Thickness | 3mm |
| Rubber Hardness | Medium |
| Durability | High |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Resoleable | Yes |
| Kids | No |
What the Step costs
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 at the one shop that currently stocks it. Cheapest current offer: 92.50 EUR at klimwinkel.nl, 27% below the 126.00 EUR list price.
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| klimwinkel.nl | 92.50 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 | 92.50 EUR | 1 |
| 37 | 92.50 EUR | 1 |
| 38 | 92.50 EUR | 1 |
| 38.5 | 92.50 EUR | 1 |
| 39 | 92.50 EUR | 1 |
| 40 | 92.50 EUR | 1 |
| 40.5 | 92.50 EUR | 1 |
| 41 | 92.50 EUR | 1 |
| 42 | 92.50 EUR | 1 |
| 42.5 | 92.50 EUR | 1 |
| 43 | 92.50 EUR | 1 |
| 44 | 92.50 EUR | 1 |
| 44.5 | 92.50 EUR | 1 |
| 45 | 92.50 EUR | 1 |
| 46 | 92.50 EUR | 1 |
| 46.5 | 92.50 EUR | 1 |
| 47 | 92.50 EUR | 1 |
| 48 | 92.50 EUR | 1 |
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