La Sportiva Tarantula Boulder

La Sportiva

An entry-level bouldering shoe with a neutral, flat profile that suits all foot shapes. Dual velcro straps in opposite directions ensure secure, quick closure. 5 mm FriXion RS rubber offers durability for high-volume gym sessions. Full-length LaspoFlex midsole provides support and comfort. Enhanced toe and heel rubber patches improve hooking capabilities for beginners learning technique.

Best For

Best for bouldering on slab and vertical terrain. Aimed at beginner to hobby climbers.

Strengths & Trade-offs

Strengths

Trade-offs

Sizing & Fit

Leather upper stretches roughly 0.5 EU. Size true-to-size for comfort-first bouldering.

Fit profile: wide width, high forefoot volume, medium heel, suits egyptian toe shapes.

Expect roughly half a size of stretch; minimal break-in.

Stiffness

Measured stiffness: 0.65 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among flat shoes it sits between the Scarpa Reflex VS (0.60, softer) and the Scarpa Velocity (0.70, stiffer).

Specifications

BrandLa Sportiva
ModelTarantula Boulder
ClosureVelcro
FeelStiff
DownturnFlat
AsymmetryNone
RubberLa Sportiva FriXion RS
Rubber Thickness5mm
Weight (pair)460g
VeganNo
KidsNo

Prices

RetailerPrice
epictv.com73.16 EUR
alpinstore.com74.90 EUR
hardloop.de79.90 EUR
funktionelles.de80.90 EUR
deporvillage.com80.95 EUR
barrabes.com81.33 EUR
bergfreunde.de87.96 EUR
rockrun.com92.64 EUR
outdoor-climbing.de93.00 EUR
bananafingers.co.uk93.53 EUR
+ 2 more retailers

Cheapest current offer: 73.16 EUR at epictv.com, 27% below the 100.00 EUR list price. 12 shops currently stock it (73.16 to 100.00 EUR).

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