How to Choose Rock Climbing Shoes

Neither too stiff nor too soft, these climbing shoes are just right. Expect the TENAYA Tanta climbing shoes to make climbs easy and intuitive, letting your footwork flow in a natural, precise way.




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View all TENAYA Men's Climbing Shoes| Best Use | Rock Climbing |
|---|---|
| Climbing Shoe Type | Neutral |
| Last | Slip-lasted |
| Upper | Microfiber |
| Lining | Cotton |
| Outsole | 4 mm certified recycled rubber |
| Footwear Closure | Strap |
| Can Be Resoled | Yes |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Gender | Unisex |
| Weight (Pair) | 1 lb. 3.2 oz. |
| Sustainability | Contains recycled materials |
| Climbing Shoe Volume | High |
Fits slightly large based on reviews
| 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | |
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| U.S. Men's | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 |
| U.S. Women's | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 13.5 | 14 |
| UK | 4 | 4.5 | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 |
| EU | 36.8 | 37.5 | 38.1 | 38.8 | 39.4 | 40 | 40.7 | 41.3 | 42 | 42.6 | 43.2 | 43.9 | 44.5 | 45.2 | 45.8 | 46.4 | 47.1 |
Beginner Fit: 1/2 size larger than US Men's street shoe size. Comfort Fit: same size as US men's street shoe size. All-Around Performance Fit: size down 1/2 size from US men's street shoe size. Tenaya climbing shoes don't stretch much with use - what feels snug initially will stay pretty consistent for the life of the shoe.
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These were my first pair of climbing shoes and as someone with wider feet I was struggling to find a balance between performance and comfort. These shoes ended up becoming the perfect fit and I would recommend them to anyone. I’ve been wearing them regularly at the gym and they still look brand new.
The shoes run on the larger side so I went half a size down. I was testing alternatives to the Five Ten Moccasym. These shoes are comfortable like the Moccasym but less breathable so my feet ended up more sweaty. I get less sensitivity from these shoes in comparison as well. The rubber on these shoes are also slippery in comparison to the Moccasym C4 rubber by Five Ten.
I ordered them online to ship to the store. I took them them knowing they weren't a good fit because these are wide and I have narrow feet. There's quite a lot of room in the toebox. I liked that they were vegan and specifically bought them because of that. However, I'm considering returning them because the rubber isn't as sticky as I had hoped. I was slipping off holds which I was doing fine with my worn through black diamond momentums.
I bought these from my local gym and they have been very comfortable and feel great on the wall. Tenaya makes great shoes, will definitely buy from them again.
These shoes were comfortable and affordable, but the toe box had very little rubber in one spot. I think it was just a manufacturing defect because otherwise the shoes were good. The rubber wasn't that sticky though. Thanks REI for exchanging them!