ASCENT & PROGRESSION - Founded in 1997 by Yosemite vet Jose Luis Garcia Gallego, Tenaya is famous for designs that blend performance and comfort without sacrifice; Tenayas are worn by pro climbers worldwide, like Chris Sharma, Alex Megos, and Ramon Julian, and have helped advance the sport on championship and record-breaking ascents
TENAYA IATI - Winner of Climbing Magazine’s Editor’s Choice Award and Gear Institute’s Best Performance Shoe, the unisex Iati excels at sport climbing on rock of all angles, from powerfully overhanging routes to technical walls and delicate friction slabs; Aggressively downturned toebox gives superb precision in innumerable situations
AGGRESSIVE & COMFORTABLE - Curved and structured form allowing greater transmission of force on overhanging routes; RBX technology enables superior fit and control together with the intimate feel and responsiveness necessary for minimal edging or friction holds; Microfibre and leather upper and advanced construction techniques eliminate unwanted movement and keep you in total control
TECHNICAL SPECS - Uppers: Microfibre & Leather; Closure: SystemVelcro, patented Draxtor system; Tongue: Two-layer bellows with perforations; Lining: TXT treated cotton; Insole: 2D multi-layer Stretchtex; Midsole: Double midsole GI 1.8 & TST 150; Sole: Vibram XS Grip 3.5mm; Weight: 340 gr; Designed and Handmade in Spain
TIPS FOR SIZING - Climbing shoes fit differently with every brand and each unique model; Personal preference of tightness (based on climbing style, terrain, and comfort) is the biggest factor in determining the optimal shoe size; To start, Tenaya recommends downsizing 0-0.5 sizes from your US street shoe size for an all day fit and 0.5-1 sizes for a performance fit; Tenayas are constructed with synthetic materials designed to limit stretch, making sizing more predictable and consistent
