Tulson Tolf Step 1
Tulson Tolf
The Step 1 is a midsole-free, flat-lasted slipper shoe from Tulson Tolf for sport climbing and bouldering. Tulson Tolf lists it as medium-width with a medium heel.
Engineered for sport and boulder, the Step 1 combines a flat profile with a slipper build: no laces and no straps. It has no midsole and a 2 mm Vibram Grip sole, so it feels soft, and its standard volume suits a range of foot shapes. Ideal for sport and boulder climbing, this shoe excels on technical terrain.
Best For
Best for sport climbing and bouldering on slab and vertical terrain. Aimed at beginner climbers.
Among the 469 adult climbing shoes we track, the Step 1 ranks in the top 1% for sensitivity, the top 21% for comfort and the top 34% for smearing.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Step 1 strengths
- Flat sole spreads load evenly across the foot
- Slip on and go, no closure to fiddle with
- Medium rubber works well on edges and smears alike
Step 1 trade-offs
- Fit stays stiff compared to natural materials
- Cannot be resoled once the rubber wears out
How the Step 1 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, standard forefoot volume, medium 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: 0.11 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). It is among the softest flat shoes we track; the La Sportiva Stickit (0.17) is a stiffer alternative in the same downturn class.
Step 1 specifications
| Brand | Tulson Tolf |
| Model | Step 1 |
| Closure | Slipper |
| Downturn | Flat |
| Asymmetry | None |
| Toe Patch | None |
| Heel Rubber | Partial |
| Ankle Protection | None |
| Midsole | None |
| Midsole Stiffness | None |
| Rand | Relaxed |
| Upper Material | Microfiber |
| Weight (pair) | 240 g (8.5 oz) |
| Break-in | Minimal |
| Rubber | Vibram Grip |
| Rubber Thickness | 2mm |
| Rubber Hardness | Medium |
| Durability | Moderate |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Resoleable | No |
| Kids | No |
What the Step 1 costs
No shop in the EU pool lists the Step 1 in stock right now.
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