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
- Fits wide feet comfortably
- Very durable rubber for beginners
- Affordable entry into bouldering
- Enhanced toe/heel patches for hooking
- Low-angle sole does its best work on slabs and cracks
Trade-offs
- Flat profile limits steep wall performance
- Thick sole reduces sensitivity
- Will be outgrown skill-wise quickly
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
| Brand | La Sportiva |
| Model | Tarantula Boulder |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Feel | Stiff |
| Downturn | Flat |
| Asymmetry | None |
| Rubber | La Sportiva FriXion RS |
| Rubber Thickness | 5mm |
| Weight (pair) | 460g |
| Vegan | No |
| Kids | No |
Prices
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| epictv.com | 73.16 EUR |
| alpinstore.com | 74.90 EUR |
| hardloop.de | 79.90 EUR |
| funktionelles.de | 80.90 EUR |
| deporvillage.com | 80.95 EUR |
| barrabes.com | 81.33 EUR |
| bergfreunde.de | 87.96 EUR |
| rockrun.com | 92.64 EUR |
| outdoor-climbing.de | 93.00 EUR |
| bananafingers.co.uk | 93.53 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).