HIGH PERFORMANCE CLIMBING SHOES - INSPIRED BY RETRO FOOTWEAR SIZING INFORMATION The type of desired fit can depend on experience and performance. If you climb V4 or 5.12A and under: So iLL recommends those who use women sizing to order their street shoe size. Example: If you wear a women's size 9 street shoe, order the women's size 9. If you wear men's, So iLL recommends you to order a size and a half up. Example: If you wear a men's size 9 street shoe, order size 10.5 here. If you climb V5 or 5.12B and above: So iLL recommends those who use women sizing to order one size down. Example: If you wear a women's size 9 street shoe, order the women's size 8. If you wear men's, So iLL recommends you to order a half size up. Example: If you wear a men's size 9 street shoe, order size 9.5 here. NOTE: The New Zero is considered men's sizing. Though they can be worn by men or women, sizing between styles vary and we recommend checking the sizing description before purchasing. ADVANCED FEATURES The Free Range offers up a unique one-strap, cross-foot closure system to keep dead spots to a minimum so that you are fully in control. The thick padded tongue adds an extra level of comfort. As our most aggressive shoe, the Free Range has more rubber coverage and heel tension than any other model in the So iLL line, offering an unprecedented amount of technical precision. The Free Range is coated in Dark Matter rubber, a sticky outsole rubber originally formulated for the United States Navy Seals to ensure security in foot placement during approaches.