La Sportiva Tarantula Boulder
La Sportiva
The Tarantula Boulder is a firm, flat-lasted velcro shoe from La Sportiva for bouldering. Typically sized 1.5 EU sizes below street size. Of 36 user reports, 20 find the heel loose. In stock at 36 shops from 75.95 EUR.
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. 4 mm FriXion Black 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.
Among the 469 adult climbing shoes we track, the Tarantula Boulder ranks in the top 11% for comfort, the top 16% for crack climbing and the top 27% for support.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Tarantula Boulder 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 vertical walls
Tarantula Boulder trade-offs
- Flat profile limits steep wall performance
- Thick sole reduces sensitivity
- Will be outgrown skill-wise quickly
How the Tarantula Boulder fits
Typically sized 1.5 EU sizes below street size.
Leather upper stretches roughly 0.5 EU.
Fit profile: wide width, high forefoot volume, wide heel, suits egyptian toe shapes.
Expect roughly half a size of stretch; minimal break-in.
How it fit climbers with your foot shape: fit reports from feet like yours.
Tarantula Boulder fit reports
Based on fit feedback from 36 owners who measured their feet with the climbing-gear.com foot scanner and rated this shoe at the toes, forefoot and heel (tight, perfect or loose).
Typical downsize: -1.5 EU from street size (n=36).
- Runs loose for: egyptian toe shape, roman toe shape, long toes, medium toe length, mild hallux valgus, narrow forefoot, wide forefoot, low instep, medium instep height, narrow heel, medium heel depth
- Toes: 53% perfect (n=36) - 19 perfect, 8 tight, 9 loose. Mixed signals across foot types.
- Forefoot: 61% perfect (n=36) - 22 perfect, 3 tight, 11 loose. Mixed signals across foot types.
- Heel: 44% perfect (n=36) - 16 perfect, 0 tight, 20 loose. Mixed signals across foot types.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.59 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among flat shoes it sits between the Ocun Striker QC (0.52, softer) and the Red Chili Spirit (0.63, stiffer).
Tarantula Boulder specifications
| Brand | La Sportiva |
| Model | Tarantula Boulder |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Downturn | Flat |
| Asymmetry | None |
| Toe Patch | Medium |
| Heel Rubber | Partial |
| Ankle Protection | None |
| Midsole | Full |
| Midsole Stiffness | Medium hard |
| Rand | Relaxed |
| Upper Material | Leather |
| Weight (pair) | 460 g (16.2 oz) |
| Break-in | Minimal |
| Rubber | La Sportiva FriXion Black |
| Rubber Thickness | 4mm |
| Rubber Hardness | Medium |
| Durability | High |
| Vegan | No |
| Resoleable | Yes |
| Kids | No |
What the Tarantula Boulder costs
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 across 36 shops that currently stock it (75.95 to 110.00 EUR). Cheapest current offer: 75.95 EUR at engelhorn.de, 24% below the 100.00 EUR list price.
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| engelhorn.de | 75.95 EUR |
| sportscheck.com | 78.99 EUR |
| outdoor-climbing.de | 79.00 EUR |
| hardloop.de | 79.90 EUR |
| sport-conrad.com | 79.95 EUR |
| bergfreunde.de | 79.96 EUR |
| verticalextreme.de | 81.95 EUR |
| oliunid.de | 82.90 EUR |
| epictv.com | 82.90 EUR |
| deporvillage.com | 82.95 EUR |
| + 26 more shops | |
Prices by size
Cheapest in-stock price per EU size and how many shops list that size, from the EU pool. Updated daily.
| EU size | From | Shops |
|---|---|---|
| 33 | 84.92 EUR | 2 |
| 33.5 | 84.92 EUR | 2 |
| 34 | 79.96 EUR | 7 |
| 34.5 | 79.96 EUR | 9 |
| 35 | 79.96 EUR | 6 |
| 35.5 | 79.96 EUR | 10 |
| 36 | 79.96 EUR | 13 |
| 36.5 | 79.96 EUR | 15 |
| 37 | 78.99 EUR | 18 |
| 37.5 | 78.99 EUR | 15 |
| 38 | 78.99 EUR | 18 |
| 38.5 | 75.95 EUR | 22 |
| 39 | 78.99 EUR | 27 |
| 39.5 | 75.95 EUR | 31 |
| 40 | 78.99 EUR | 29 |
| 40.5 | 75.95 EUR | 32 |
| 41 | 75.95 EUR | 34 |
| 41.5 | 79.00 EUR | 27 |
| 42 | 75.95 EUR | 33 |
| 42.5 | 75.95 EUR | 29 |
| 43 | 75.95 EUR | 29 |
| 43.5 | 75.95 EUR | 30 |
| 44 | 78.99 EUR | 30 |
| 44.5 | 75.95 EUR | 29 |
| 45 | 75.95 EUR | 28 |
| 45.5 | 75.95 EUR | 26 |
| 46 | 75.95 EUR | 27 |
| 46.5 | 75.95 EUR | 17 |
| 47 | 75.95 EUR | 22 |
| 47.5 | 79.96 EUR | 13 |
| 48 | 80.90 EUR | 15 |
| 48.5 | 81.95 EUR | 6 |
| 49 | 81.95 EUR | 9 |
| 49.5 | 79.96 EUR | 8 |
| 50 | 80.90 EUR | 11 |
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