Tenaya Iati

Tenaya

The Iati is a medium-stiff, aggressively downturned velcro shoe from Tenaya for bouldering and sport climbing. Typically sized 1 EU size below street size. Of 12 user reports, 9 find the heel loose and 11 rate the forefoot perfect. In stock at 16 shops from 122.32 EUR.

Tenaya's flagship aggressive shoe, designed with Alex Megos for cutting-edge sport climbing and bouldering. The aggressively downturned, asymmetric shape with leather-and-microfibre upper locks the foot into a powerful claw. Patented Draxtor velcro system provides one-motion closure with independent tension control across the shoe. Used by Megos for the first-ever 9a onsight.

Best For

Best for bouldering and sport climbing on overhang and roof terrain. Aimed at advanced to elite climbers.

Among the 469 adult climbing shoes we track, the Iati ranks in the top 4% for pocket climbing, the top 18% for edging and the top 18% for hooking.

Strengths & Trade-offs

Iati strengths

• Draxtor closure dials in a precise fit in seconds
• Aggressive shape excels on overhangs and roof climbing
• Leather-microfibre upper moulds to the foot over time
• Vibram XS Grip 3.5mm provides high-friction contact
• Full-length midsole adds surprising support for such an aggressive shoe

Iati trade-offs

• Leather upper means it stretches - size accordingly
• Not vegan (leather in the upper)
• Aggressive shape is uncomfortable for extended vertical climbing

How the Iati fits

Typically sized 1 EU size below street size.

Sizes roughly like a La Sportiva performance shoe. Leather-and-microfibre upper stretches slightly. (Tenaya publishes sizes in UK half-sizes. The '1/3 EU increment' idea is a retailer-conversion artifact.).

Fit profile: medium width, standard forefoot volume, narrow heel, suits egyptian toe shapes.

Minimal stretch expected; minimal break-in; manufacturer suggests half to two sizes down from street size.

How it fit climbers with your foot shape: fit reports from feet like yours.

Iati fit reports

Based on fit feedback from 12 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: -1.0 EU from street size (n=12).

• Fits best for: roman toe shape, long toes, mild hallux valgus, high instep
• Runs loose for: medium heel width, wide heel, shallow heel

• Toes: 67% perfect (n=12) - 8 perfect, 3 tight, 1 loose. Fits well for roman toe shape, long toes, mild hallux valgus
• Forefoot: 92% perfect (n=12) - 11 perfect, 0 tight, 1 loose. Fits well for high instep
• Heel: 25% perfect (n=12) - 3 perfect, 0 tight, 9 loose. Mixed signals across foot types.

Stiffness

Measured stiffness: 0.48 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among aggressive shoes it sits between the La Sportiva Solution (0.43, softer) and the Evolv Shaman (0.51, stiffer).

Iati specifications

What the Iati costs

Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 across 16 shops that currently stock it (122.32 to 172.50 EUR). Cheapest current offer: 122.32 EUR at goma2.net, 28% below the 169.95 EUR list price.

Prices by size

Cheapest in-stock price per EU size and how many shops list that size, from the EU pool. Updated daily.

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