So iLL Torque
So iLL
The Torque is a firm, moderately downturned velcro shoe from So iLL for sport climbing and bouldering. Typically sized 0.5 EU sizes above street size. Of 5 user reports, 3 find the forefoot tight and 4 rate the toes perfect. In stock at 1 shop from 152.90 EUR.
Designed on a moderately downturned last hand-shaped by Fred Nicole, the Torque features Vibram XS Grip rubber, a dual-directional single strap velcro closure, and a split outsole with mountain goat hoof shape. A versatile aggressive shoe for bouldering and sport climbing.
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 Torque ranks in the top 17% for sensitivity, the top 27% for smearing and the top 47% for edging.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Torque strengths
- Handles the angle range you encounter on most routes
- Maximum friction compound for indoor volumes and slab
- Designed with resoling in mind
- Vibram XS Grip rubber for reliable friction
Torque trade-offs
- Break-in period doesn't soften the shoe as much as you'd hope
How the Torque fits
Typically sized 0.5 EU sizes above street size.
Fit profile: medium width, standard forefoot volume, medium heel, suits 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.
Torque fit reports
Based on fit feedback from 5 owners who measured their feet with the climbing-gear.com foot scanner and rated this shoe at the toes, forefoot and heel (tight, perfect or loose).
Typical downsize: +0.5 EU from street size (n=5).
- Fits best for: egyptian toe shape, medium toe length, no hallux valgus, medium heel depth
- Toes: 80% perfect (n=5) - 4 perfect, 1 tight, 0 loose. Fits well for egyptian toe shape, medium toe length, no hallux valgus
- Forefoot: 40% perfect (n=5) - 2 perfect, 3 tight, 0 loose. Mixed signals across foot types.
- Heel: 80% perfect (n=5) - 4 perfect, 0 tight, 1 loose. Fits well for medium heel depth
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.40 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among moderately downturned shoes it sits between the Evolv Zenist (0.30, softer) and the Evolv Shaman 2S (0.43, stiffer).
Torque specifications
| Brand | So iLL |
| Model | Torque |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Downturn | Moderate |
| Asymmetry | Moderate |
| Toe Patch | Medium |
| Heel Rubber | Partial |
| Ankle Protection | None |
| Midsole | Forefoot |
| Midsole Stiffness | Medium hard |
| Rand | Relaxed |
| Upper Material | Synthetic |
| Weight (pair) | 430 g (15.2 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 Torque costs
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 at the one shop that currently stocks it. Cheapest current offer: 152.90 EUR at snowleader.be, 15% below the 178.95 EUR list price.
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| snowleader.be | 152.90 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 | 152.90 EUR | 1 |
| 38.5 | 152.90 EUR | 1 |
| 39 | 152.90 EUR | 1 |
| 40 | 152.90 EUR | 1 |
| 40.5 | 152.90 EUR | 1 |
| 43 | 152.90 EUR | 1 |
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