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Torque

Beginner to Intermediate Climbers: Order one full size larger than your regular US shoe size.

Advanced Climbers: Order your regular US shoe size.
  • Designed and built on a hand-shaped, downturned last by Fred Nicole, TORQUE features a durable and comfortable, unlined vegan microsuede upper with an elastic integrated tongue and pull tab. The shape of the toe is ideal for precise footwork. The rubber is thick enough to feel stable but thin enough to maintain sensitivity. The midsole is composed of a proprietary molded board at the outer edges and runs through the center of the toe box creating stiffness. This mountain goat hoof shape allows for flexion in the midfoot while also releasing pressure. The unique single strap velcro closure gives you the freedom to change the direction of tension from ankle to mid-foot area to the base of the forefoot. The outsole is split and features Vibram XS GRIP rubber for durability while including generous toe/heel rubber coverage. The heel rubber extends to the top of the shoe. The unique width of the heel rubber enables this area to have the perfect balance of rigidity for maintaining solid heel hooks while allowing sensitivity and just enough flex. TORQUE is perfect for all your outdoor bouldering needs as well as indoor bouldering - specifically large volume climbing.

  • Design: All-new, moderately downturned last, hand-shaped by Fred Nicole
    Volume: Regular volume
    Flexibility: Stiff
    Rubber: Vibram XS Grip// Proprietary molded toe rand and toe patch, and heel rand, composed of butyl + dry compound rubber mixture for durability and friction // Topographical-inspired toe patch design
    Rubber Thickness: 3.5mm outsole
    Upper: Unlined, durable + comfortable vegan microsuede
    Midsole: Proprietary molded midsole + Proprietary pressed fiberboard
    Outsole: Split, mountain goat hoof shape
    Entry: Dual elastic entry with single nylon pull tab on top + dual nylon pull tabs at heel for easy on + off
    Closure: Dual-directional single strap hook + loop closure system
    Last: FDL-1-RV (28° medium asymmetry)
    Color: British Racing Green
    Weight: 7.5oz/215g
    Sizes: M4.5/W6 – M13/W14.5 Unisex


This shoe is a unisex model. We recommend ordering your regular US street shoe size.
Sizing • M = U.S. Men's • W = U.S. Women's. View the 2024 Climbing Shoe Sizing Chart


Customer Reviews

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Tony Kendall
Great shoe

I have wide feet and so far I haven’t found any aggressive shoes that accommodate for that until now. I loved my solutions but my toes would stack making it hard to dyno or apply more pressure without discomfort. After putting these on I loved how it felt similar to a solution but my toes could sit normal and curled. I get a ton of power on the toes, heel hooks are solid, and I felt completely comfortable on micro chips. They are built perfectly for smedging. They are hard to get on at first but that’s like any brand new pair of downsized shoes. I did go down half a size to accommodate break in size up. They should fit street size after break in period is over. But even now they fit so perfectly it’s like I’m wearing a compression sock. I know they are not going anywhere, overall besides the negative reviews from the previous line up of shoes. I’m entirely happy with the performance and it’s my favorite color win win. I would buy these again and my buddy wants a pair.

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Yuto Okamoto
Different from the others.

Bought a half size down from street.
The torques probably have the most unique feel out of the other shoes made by Soill (stay and roam). The fit for the heel is great. It’s not as narrow feeling as the roams which fit my feet better but they also don’t have any pockets of air. The heel volume is also the deepest out of the other mentioned shoes. The forefoot fits well for wider feet but it may be better if you have a longer big toe. Again my feet fill in the roams much better.
The overall stiffness of the shoes is pretty close to something like the instinct from scarpa but nowhere near as stiff as the free range pro from their previous lineup.
I’ve used these shoes outdoors and they have been amazing on small edges. Due to the pointier toe I’m able to drive more power through smaller foot holds.
Highly recommend these shoes.

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Chad W.
Great Shoes!

Tight at first, but stretched out perfectly. I really enjoy climbing with them, indoor and out.

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Ian
Blown away

I didn't know what a proper fitting shoe felt like until I tried these. It feels as though they were made specifically for my feet.

Standing on small edges is EFFORTLESS, I have never felt more comfortable on the wall.

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Nicklaus Heppner
Just plain fun!

These shoes are just plain fun! They fit like a glove; hugging my foot with love and care. They are stiffer than the Street but I’m still aware of my foot placement making slips nonexistent. What else.. Beautiful color and can’t wait for tomorrow’s sesh! 🤙



REVIEW

Vertige Media -

"So iLL's Torque are a bit like these films that do not make noise when they are released, but become essential once they have been discovered. At first glance, they may not look very different from other climbing shoes. But as soon as we put them on and test them on the wall, we realize that they really have something special to offer."


Industry Defining Rubber

High performance Vibram XS GRIP climbing rubber is great for long wearing grip, good shape stability, edging, durability, and excellent performance in all around climbing conditions.

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Heel Performance

The unique width of the heel rubber enables this area to have the perfect balance of rigidity for maintaining solid heel hooks while allowing sensitivity and just enough flex.

Mountain Goat

The mountain goat shaped midsole is composed of a thermo melting board at the outer edges and runs through the center of the toe box creating stiffness.

Tension Options

The unique single strap velcro closure gives you the freedom to change the direction of tension from ankle to mid-foot area to the base of the forefoot.

Vegan Microsuede

Durable and comfortable, the unlined vegan microsuede upper features an elastic integrated tongue and pull tab.

Stability + Sensitivity

The shape of the toe is ideal for precise footwork. The rubber is thick enough to feel stable but thin enough to maintain sensitivity.

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Create/Design

We’ve spent the last two years (and maybe a little longer) concepting, designing, and sampling with Fred Nicole – a true climbing hero and expert in the field.

Refining

Non-stop meetings with Fred, including joining him in Switzerland, as well as factory visits during line production and frequent, in-depth communication with our manufacturers were imperative to ensure all the details were there.

Testing

It was important to get the technical aspects spot on whether you’re climbing indoors, competing, or out in the elements. Our new shoes models have endured rigorous testing from indoor and outdoor climbers.

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