I really like these. They appear more aggressive in the arch, than they feel in person. For climbing shoes, the biggest thing is fit. So, I'll describe that. I bought a Men's size 9.5 (US) . I wear a 9.5 in Nikes AIR MAX, which compared to other shoes, runs relatively small. In some boots, I can be a US 8.5. My feet have a very slight high arch. The heel is relatively loose, compared to the rest of the fit. I'm coming from a old pair of (lace up) Five Ten Stealths, which I liked.
I tried a size 10 in the gym, and the fit was not quite right. The arch hit by foot differently, and the toes seemed to flex differently. Just sharing what a difference the size down seemed to make. The 9.5 is definitely not too tight. I can walk in the gym with them just fine, but I wouldn't run for a distance, for sure.
If you haven't seen these in person, they're unique in two ways:
- softer toe feel. This is really nice for me, since other climbing shoes can feel good at first with thick, stiff toe rubber. But, I've found they can become 'clown shoes' pretty quick.
- inner layer
I like the fit provided by the laces. Although, I had to pull a tight knot so that they wouldn't come undone. I tried a Velcro pair of Tenaya Tanta, and after climbing, the fit and the toe-rubber just wasn't right.
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 11.4 x 5.4 x 3.8 inches |
|---|---|
| Package Weight | 0.5 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 7.48 x 2.76 x 4.63 inches |
| Brand Name | Tenaya |
| Model Name | Tenaya |
| Color | Yellow/White/Black |
| Suggested Users | mens |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Tenaya |
| Part Number | 41006-20 |
| Style | Modern |
| Size | 2 |
| Sport Type | Climbing |
