La Sportiva Tarantula Boulder Women's
La Sportiva
Women's entry-level boulder shoe with velcro closure, FriXion RS rubber, and full LaSpoFlex 1.1mm midsole. Flat, comfortable, and simple - designed for women starting to boulder indoors.
Best For
Best for bouldering. Aimed at beginner to hobby climbers.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Strengths
- Comfortable for beginners
- Easy velcro on-off
- Full midsole supports new climbers
- Profile works for a chill day at the crag or a hard gym session
- Open the straps and your feet breathe instantly
Trade-offs
- Flat - limited on steep terrain
- FriXion Black less sticky
- Will be outgrown quickly by progressing climbers
Sizing & Fit
Fit profile: narrow width, low forefoot volume, narrow heel, suits egyptian toe shapes.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.65 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among flat shoes it sits between the Ocun Jett QC (0.60, softer) and the Evolv Yosemite Bum (0.68, stiffer).
Specifications
| Brand | La Sportiva |
| Model | Tarantula Boulder Women's |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Downturn | Flat |
| Asymmetry | None |
| Rubber | La Sportiva FriXion RS |
| Rubber Thickness | 5mm |
| Weight (pair) | 410g |
| Vegan | No |
| Kids | No |
Prices
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| sport-conrad.com | 84.95 EUR |
| 8a.de | 91.49 EUR |
| rockrun.com | 92.64 EUR |
Cheapest current offer: 84.95 EUR at sport-conrad.com. 3 shops currently stock it (84.95 to 92.64 EUR).