Tulson Tolf Trad Laces
Tulson Tolf
The Trad Laces is a firm, slightly downturned lace shoe from Tulson Tolf for trad and multi-pitch and sport climbing. Tulson Tolf lists it as medium-width with a medium heel.
Engineered for trad, multi-pitch and sport, the Trad Laces combines a slightly downturned profile with a lace closure. Its stiff-moderate feel and standard volume accommodate a range of foot shapes while maintaining support. Ideal for trad, multi-pitch and sport climbing, this shoe excels on technical terrain.
Best For
Best for trad multipitch and sport climbing on slab and vertical terrain. Aimed at intermediate to advanced climbers.
Among the 469 adult climbing shoes we track, the Trad Laces ranks in the top 11% for crack climbing, the top 23% for support and the top 32% for comfort.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Trad Laces strengths
- Shape handles steeper moves without being aggressive
- Laces let you fine-tune tension across the foot
- Rubber grips consistently across surfaces
- Supports resoling to extend the shoe's life
- No animal-derived materials
Trad Laces trade-offs
- Takes a few hours of climbing to break in
How the Trad Laces 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; moderate break-in.
How it fit climbers with your foot shape: fit reports from feet like yours.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.61 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among slightly downturned shoes it sits between the Scarpa Vapor V (0.55, softer) and the La Sportiva Finale (0.65, stiffer).
Trad Laces specifications
| Brand | Tulson Tolf |
| Model | Trad Laces |
| Closure | Lace |
| Downturn | Slight |
| Asymmetry | Slight |
| Toe Patch | Medium |
| Heel Rubber | Full |
| Ankle Protection | None |
| Midsole | Full |
| Midsole Stiffness | Medium hard |
| Rand | Tensioned |
| Upper Material | Microfiber |
| Weight (pair) | 370 g (13.1 oz) |
| Break-in | Moderate |
| Rubber | Vibram XS Grip |
| Rubber Thickness | 4mm |
| Rubber Hardness | Soft |
| Durability | High |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Resoleable | Yes |
| Kids | No |
What the Trad Laces costs
No shop in the EU pool lists the Trad Laces in stock right now.
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