Tulson Tolf Qubit

Tulson Tolf

Tulson Tolf Qubit

The Qubit is a midsole-free, slightly downturned velcro shoe from Tulson Tolf for sport climbing and bouldering. Tulson Tolf lists it as medium-width with a narrow heel.

The Qubit is Tulson Tolf's foldable climbing shoe for runners: light enough to carry in a vest pocket and change into from your running shoes when the climbing starts. It has a slight downturn, a velcro closure, no midsole and a 2 mm Vibram XS Grip sole, so it feels soft and thin rather than supportive. It suits sport climbing, bouldering and alpine running.

Best For

Best for sport climbing and bouldering on slab and vertical terrain. Aimed at beginner to intermediate climbers.

Among the 469 adult climbing shoes we track, the Qubit ranks in the top 1% for sensitivity, the top 7% for smearing and the top 31% for comfort.

Strengths & Trade-offs

Qubit strengths

  • Folds small enough to carry in a running vest pocket
  • Vibram XS Grip rubber for reliable friction
  • Thin-feeling platform for maximum ground contact
  • Light at 260g (pair) for less fatigue

Qubit trade-offs

  • Lacks the support for long vertical edging

How the Qubit fits

Expect minimal stretch. Tulson Tolf sizes by foot length (a 260 mm foot is EU 42), and its size finder puts you one to one and a half sizes above your La Sportiva or Scarpa size. Synthetic uppers limit stretch but provide durability.

Fit profile: medium width, low forefoot volume, narrow heel, suits roman toe shapes.

Minimal stretch expected; minimal break-in.

How it fit climbers with your foot shape: fit reports from feet like yours.

Stiffness

Measured stiffness: 0.07 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). It is among the softest slightly downturned shoes we track; the Lowa Parrot VCR (0.23) is a stiffer alternative in the same downturn class.

Qubit specifications

BrandTulson Tolf
ModelQubit
ClosureVelcro
DownturnSlight
AsymmetrySlight
Toe PatchMedium
Heel RubberFull
Ankle ProtectionNone
MidsoleNone
Midsole StiffnessNone
RandRelaxed
Upper MaterialMicrofiber
Weight (pair)260 g (9.2 oz)
Break-inMinimal
RubberVibram XS Grip
Rubber Thickness2mm
Rubber HardnessSoft
DurabilityModerate
VeganYes
ResoleableNo
KidsNo

What the Qubit costs

No shop in the EU pool lists the Qubit in stock right now.

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