La Sportiva Tarantula JR
La Sportiva
The Tarantula JR is a midsole-free, flat-lasted velcro kids' shoe from La Sportiva for sport climbing and bouldering. La Sportiva lists it as medium-width with a medium heel. In stock at 25 shops from 54.94 EUR.
La Sportiva's junior version of the Tarantula, built for kids and teenagers moving from first sessions into real technical progression. A single velcro strap keeps getting in and out fast, the deconstructed sock liner and soft, thin materials keep the shoe flexible under a light climber, and the thick FriXion Black sole is what makes it last a season of gym abuse. Suede leather upper, no midsole, and it can be resoled.
Best For
Best for sport climbing and bouldering on slab and vertical terrain. Aimed at beginner climbers.
Measured against the 469 adult climbing shoes we track, the Tarantula JR would rank in the top 3% for sensitivity, the top 10% for comfort and the top 11% for smearing.
How the Tarantula JR fits
Neutral junior last with a suede leather upper, so expect roughly half a size of stretch as it packs out. Fit it snug rather than tight; a kids' foot grows through the size before the shoe wears out.
Fit profile: medium width, standard forefoot volume, medium heel, suits egyptian, greek and roman 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.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.21 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among flat shoes it sits between the Saltic Eliot (0.15, softer) and the Evolv Defy (0.31, stiffer).
Tarantula JR specifications
| Brand | La Sportiva |
| Model | Tarantula JR |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Downturn | Flat |
| Asymmetry | Slight |
| Toe Patch | None |
| Heel Rubber | Partial |
| Ankle Protection | None |
| Midsole | None |
| Midsole Stiffness | None |
| Rand | Relaxed |
| Upper Material | Leather |
| Weight (pair) | 220 g (7.8 oz) |
| Break-in | Minimal |
| Rubber | La Sportiva FriXion Black |
| Rubber Thickness | 4mm |
| Rubber Hardness | Medium |
| Durability | High |
| Vegan | No |
| Resoleable | Yes |
| Kids | Yes |
What the Tarantula JR costs
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 across 25 shops that currently stock it (54.94 to 80.00 EUR). Cheapest current offer: 54.94 EUR at outdoortrends.de, 22% below the 70.00 EUR list price.
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| outdoortrends.de | 54.94 EUR |
| oliunid.de | 57.90 EUR |
| snowleader.com | 58.90 EUR |
| deporvillage.com | 58.95 EUR |
| alpinstore.com | 59.42 EUR |
| hardloop.de | 59.90 EUR |
| sportfits.de | 60.05 EUR |
| bergzeit.de | 60.20 EUR |
| campobase.net | 62.90 EUR |
| kletterbude.de | 62.95 EUR |
| + 15 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | 57.90 EUR | 7 |
| 27 | 57.90 EUR | 7 |
| 28 | 57.90 EUR | 16 |
| 29 | 56.68 EUR | 19 |
| 30 | 57.90 EUR | 21 |
| 31 | 54.94 EUR | 21 |
| 32 | 54.94 EUR | 23 |
| 33 | 57.90 EUR | 21 |
| 34 | 57.90 EUR | 16 |
| 35 | 57.90 EUR | 15 |
| 36 | 57.90 EUR | 17 |
| 37 | 78.85 EUR | 1 |
| 39 | 78.85 EUR | 1 |
| 45.5 | 78.85 EUR | 1 |
| 46 | 78.85 EUR | 1 |
| 48 | 78.85 EUR | 1 |
| 48.5 | 78.85 EUR | 1 |
| 49 | 78.85 EUR | 1 |
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