Tulson Tolf Step 1 Kids
Tulson Tolf
The Step 1 Kids is a midsole-free, flat-lasted slipper kids' shoe from Tulson Tolf for sport climbing and bouldering. Tulson Tolf lists it as medium-width with a medium heel.
Tulson Tolf's climbing shoe for kids, made for young climbers' first sessions on the wall. A soft, flat slip-on with the brand's sock-fit system and a fun monster toe graphic, it protects and frees growing feet while a grippy Vibram sole keeps them secure. Cruelty-free and recyclable, sold in Tulsa (red) and Tolf (blue) colorways.
Best For
Best for sport climbing and bouldering on slab and vertical terrain. Aimed at beginner climbers.
Measured against the 469 adult climbing shoes we track, the Step 1 Kids would rank in the top 1% for sensitivity, the top 21% for comfort and the top 30% for hooking.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Step 1 Kids strengths
- Soft, flat slip-on that is easy for kids to put on
- Sock-fit system adapts to growing feet
- Grippy Vibram sole
- Cruelty-free, recyclable, kid-friendly design
Step 1 Kids trade-offs
- Beginner kids' shoe, not for steep or technical climbing
- Slip-on offers no fit adjustment
- Outgrown quickly as children's feet develop
How the Step 1 Kids fits
Kids' EU sizing 27-36. Slip-on comfort fit; choose close to foot length with a little room to grow.
Fit profile: medium width, standard forefoot volume, medium heel.
No stretch expected; minimal break-in.
How it fit climbers with your foot shape: fit reports from feet like yours.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.14 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among flat shoes it sits between the La Sportiva Gripit (0.11, softer) and the La Sportiva Tarantula JR (0.21, stiffer).
Step 1 Kids specifications
| Brand | Tulson Tolf |
| Model | Step 1 Kids |
| Closure | Slipper |
| Downturn | Flat |
| Asymmetry | None |
| Toe Patch | Medium |
| Heel Rubber | Full |
| Ankle Protection | None |
| Midsole | None |
| Midsole Stiffness | None |
| Rand | Relaxed |
| Upper Material | Microfiber |
| Weight (pair) | 156 g (5.5 oz) |
| Break-in | Minimal |
| Rubber | Karey |
| Rubber Thickness | 2.2mm |
| Rubber Hardness | Medium |
| Durability | Moderate |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Resoleable | Yes |
| Kids | Yes |
What the Step 1 Kids costs
No shop in the EU pool lists the Step 1 Kids in stock right now.
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