How to Choose Rock Climbing Shoes

Experience high-level performance while staying comfortable. These TENAYA climbing shoes are built for vertical or overhanging routes. They also excel at all kinds of bouldering.








Imported.
View all TENAYA Men's Climbing Shoes| Best Use | Rock Climbing |
|---|---|
| Climbing Shoe Type | Aggressive |
| Last | Slip-lasted |
| Upper | Microfiber |
| Lining | TXT treated cotton |
| Outsole | 3.5 mm Vibram XS Grip rubber |
| Footwear Closure | Strap |
| Can Be Resoled | Yes |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Gender | Unisex |
| Weight (Pair) | 12 ounces |
| Climbing Shoe Volume | High |
| 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: same size as US street shoe size. Comfort Fit: size down 1/2 size from US men's street shoe size. All-Around Performance Fit: size down 1 size from US men's street shoe size. Aggressive Performance Fit: size down 1.5 sizes 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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A great moderately aggressive shoe. Gives you just enough to climb on overhung terrain without having to cram your foot in something more aggressive. Sensitive toe box but a decent amount of support under the arches. I wear size 10.5 street shoe and went with a 9.5 in these.
The Oasi are fantastic all-around climbing shoes that really shine on overhanging terrain. They were a little wide for my low volume foot, but the performance and comfort were still undeniable. I’d absolutely recommend these to anyone looking for a shoe that delivers both versatility and high-level capability.
This shoe is good quality and holds up to the Tenya name. With me having a wider foot it wasn’t the best fit for me. But for someone who has a higher arch, and not so wide foot, it’s the perfect shoe for them.
A good show for higher volumes of climbing, structured but allows me enough flexibility to feel the holds.
I love these shoes. They’ve got the classic Tenaya feel: super comfortable while still being a high performing shoe. I’ve tried various Tenaya models and these are my fave. My feet feel super solid in them and I think they help me climb to the top of my ability. That’s probably placebo effect, but I’ll take itZ
This is the sock of climbing shoes. It fits like a dream. It's sensitive and soft, but still supportive enough for sport climbing. Kinda does it all and feels like an extension of your foot. *Chef's kiss*
Really comfortable for a higher level climbing shoe, this isn’t a shoe you have to take off between climbs. Highly recommend