A decent gym shoe that may falter on slabs - Tenaya Tarifa Climbing Shoe

by Calicozac, Verified Owner from NC, United States Written on March 18, 2022
Review for Tenaya Tarifa Climbing Shoe
Tenaya Tarifa Climbing Shoe
Tenaya Tarifa Climbing Shoe
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Calicozac's Review of Tenaya Tarifa Climbing Shoe

I think these are a decent gym shoe but I'm not convinced they're a replacement for my go-to La Sportiva Miura. They fit like a glove on a narrow-to-regular foot and although I feel a little room in the heel, I had no problem cranking on heel hooks. The laces are so long that I had to tie two bows and replaced them with shorter Sportiva laces.my main gripe is that there were the only shoe in my arsenal in which I couldn't stand on a tiny, slopey foot chip on slab. Size down 1/2 size for all-day comfort or 1 size for a performance fit.
Pros:
  • Comfortable fit
  • Stable heel hooking
Cons:
  • Laces are too long
  • Poor edging on foot chips
  • Maybe not the best for slab
Best Used for:
  • indoor climbing
Would Recommend: Yes
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