We recommend ordering a half size larger than your typical shoe size for all Olson shoes.
All shoes come with a FREE gripper!
Tournament Ultima Sport
Price: $119.95
Rating: Casual to Competitive Curler
Rating: Casual to Competitive Curler
Options: Slider speed: 8 (3/32” Teflon)
Optional: 9 speed slider (5/32” Teflon) - $10.00 charge - Special Order Only
Sizing: Men: 7-12, 13 (LH/RH)
Ladies: 6-10 (LH/RH)
Description: Ultima's Weight Distribution System was developed through testing and feedback with elite curlers and design engineers. The Distribution Bars have been specifically designed to spread the weight from the normal ball area of the foot to the whole sliding surface. This improved weight distribution provides superior balance and stability on delivery. The Ultima Sport’s athletic shoe design combined with a protected lacing system, Microfibre & leather upper, Thinsulate lining, high performance gripper and reinforced toe truly make this a performance shoe.
Optional: 9 speed slider (5/32” Teflon) - $10.00 charge - Special Order Only
Sizing: Men: 7-12, 13 (LH/RH)
Ladies: 6-10 (LH/RH)
Description: Ultima's Weight Distribution System was developed through testing and feedback with elite curlers and design engineers. The Distribution Bars have been specifically designed to spread the weight from the normal ball area of the foot to the whole sliding surface. This improved weight distribution provides superior balance and stability on delivery. The Ultima Sport’s athletic shoe design combined with a protected lacing system, Microfibre & leather upper, Thinsulate lining, high performance gripper and reinforced toe truly make this a performance shoe.
Sweep's Recommendation: The Ultima Sport has had a few improvements over the past two years most recently with changes to gripper material composition making them more durable and providing ultimate grip. If you like an athletic shoe fit and style then the Ultima Sport is for you.
Rocky's Assessment: Am I actually agreeing with Sweep? Oh god I’m a monster. Just chuck one of those lousy skirts on me and leave me to die…*sob*
Tournament Ultima Xtreme
Price: $149.95
Rating: Intermediate to Competitive
Rating: Intermediate to Competitive
Options: Slider Speed: 5/32"
7-12, 13 Ladies: 6-10 RIGHT HANDED ONLY
Description: Ultima's new Extreme represents the next step in curling shoe comfort and performance. Ultima’s patented and proven “Weight Distribution System” which provides superior balance and stability on delivery has been retained but now hidden within the construction of the sole and all new black high performance TPR gripper. The Ultima Extreme shoe combines full grain leather and reinforced toe with a protected lacing system and Thinsulate lining within a more dress shoe design. Available in both Men & Women sizing.
7-12, 13 Ladies: 6-10 RIGHT HANDED ONLY
Description: Ultima's new Extreme represents the next step in curling shoe comfort and performance. Ultima’s patented and proven “Weight Distribution System” which provides superior balance and stability on delivery has been retained but now hidden within the construction of the sole and all new black high performance TPR gripper. The Ultima Extreme shoe combines full grain leather and reinforced toe with a protected lacing system and Thinsulate lining within a more dress shoe design. Available in both Men & Women sizing.
Sweep's Recommendation: I have been waiting patiently for this shoe and it looks like the wait was worth it. This shoe is comfortable, supportive, and exceptionally well priced for a competitive high quality shoe. What’s more the styling is beautiful … just like Rocky!
Rocky's Assessment: So extreme that even the thought of including the 'E' in Extreme would ruin its extreme extremeness. The only down fall right now is that they aren’t available for left handers!
Olson Blaze (Men's) / Hot Scotch (Women's)
Price: $149.95
Rating: Beginner to Intermediate
Rating: Beginner to Intermediate
Options: Slider Speed: 5/32"
Men: 7-12, 13, 14
Ladies: 5-10
Available in RH and LH
Description: Olson Blaze and Hot Scotch combines both style and performance. Using lightweight cup soles, these shoes provide increased lateral flexibility and natural comfort.
Men: 7-12, 13, 14
Ladies: 5-10
Available in RH and LH
Description: Olson Blaze and Hot Scotch combines both style and performance. Using lightweight cup soles, these shoes provide increased lateral flexibility and natural comfort.
Sweep's Recommendation: The new leather design incorporates a more stylish design that is both funtional and will set you apart from the pack. Now all you need is the kilt to match!
Rocky's Assessment: Back in my day our shoes were black and black ONLY. That's the way it was, and thats the way we liked it. Lousy whippersnappers...
Olson Element
Price: $149.95
Rating: Intermediate - Competitive
Rating: Intermediate - Competitive
Options: Slider Speed: 5/32" Perimeter Slider
Sizing: Men: 7-12, 13, 14 (RH Only)
Ladies: 5-10 (RH Only)
Description: Olson's Element Curling Shoes feature high quality leather uppers, lace cover, fleece lining and comes available with a 5/32" Perimeter Slider. Olson's line of curling shoes feature lightweight cup-soles; thereby, reducing the overall weight of the shoes and eliminating unnecessary drag
Sizing: Men: 7-12, 13, 14 (RH Only)
Ladies: 5-10 (RH Only)
Description: Olson's Element Curling Shoes feature high quality leather uppers, lace cover, fleece lining and comes available with a 5/32" Perimeter Slider. Olson's line of curling shoes feature lightweight cup-soles; thereby, reducing the overall weight of the shoes and eliminating unnecessary drag
Sweep's Recommendation: This is a beautiful leather shoe design reminisent of the old Precision shoe. While some people may not like the lace coverings, the performance of this shoe is up with the best of them.
Rocky's Assessment: This is the Porsche to the FX-300's Ferrari. Let's face it, both are going to get the girls chasing after you... but then, only if you are right handed.
Tournament Eagle
Price: $69.95
Rating: Beginner (causal/recreational curler).
Rating: Beginner (causal/recreational curler).
Options: Slider speed – 7 (1/32” Teflon)
Sizing: Men: 7-12, 13 (LH/RH)
Ladies: 6-10 (LH/RH)
Description: The Eagle shoe features a vinyl upper shoe design and molded anti-slider gripper. The slider thickness was increased a couple of years ago to 1/32” to improve delivery speed and overall slider durability.
Sizing: Men: 7-12, 13 (LH/RH)
Ladies: 6-10 (LH/RH)
Description: The Eagle shoe features a vinyl upper shoe design and molded anti-slider gripper. The slider thickness was increased a couple of years ago to 1/32” to improve delivery speed and overall slider durability.
Sweep's Recommendation: The Eagle provides excellent comfort and value for the casual curler. When you consider the price of a new pair of running shoes and a pull on slider you can’t miss with the Eagle. It is important to note that the Eagle fits a good half size larger than standard US/Canadian sizing so you will need to take this into consideration when ordering.
Rocky's Assessment: It will work…but essentially vinyl shoes are like vinyl couches; sure they look like leather, but let’s face it, they not.
Grippers and Sliders
Price: See options for details
Options: Gripper Price: $12.95
Coloured Gripper Price: $15.95
Elastic Slider Price: $14.95
Pull On Slider Price: $17.95
Description: Molded unifoot design TPR grippers and thin Teflon sliders provide a secure fit for curlers of every size. The upper heel tab is an added feature which makes taking this gripper on and off that much easier. Tournament grippers and sliders are manufactured in Canada to ensure quality.
Coloured Gripper Price: $15.95
Elastic Slider Price: $14.95
Pull On Slider Price: $17.95
Description: Molded unifoot design TPR grippers and thin Teflon sliders provide a secure fit for curlers of every size. The upper heel tab is an added feature which makes taking this gripper on and off that much easier. Tournament grippers and sliders are manufactured in Canada to ensure quality.
Sweep's Recommendation: There's a huge variance in quality when it comes down to grippers and sliders as many manufacturers have tried to reduce costs by sourcing them in China. Cheap grippers won't last. They stretch prematurely and break down easily. Buy Canadian!
Rocky's Assessment: *sniff* Ohhh Canadaaaa...