Tenaya Masai
Tenaya
The Masai is a firm, moderately downturned lace shoe from Tenaya for sport climbing and bouldering. Tenaya lists it as narrow-width with a medium heel. In stock at 9 shops from 116.40 EUR.
Lace-up sibling of the Ra, optimised for maximum precision on micro-edges. The stiffest shoe in the Balance Pro line, with a full-length 2D PLT 10 midsole that channels every ounce of force to the asymmetric toe box. Infinitely adjustable lace closure ensures a secure fit for crack climbing and sustained vertical pitches. Vibram XS Grip 4mm rubber handles everything from granite crystals to polished limestone.
Best For
Best for sport climbing and bouldering on slab, vertical and overhang terrain. Aimed at intermediate to advanced climbers.
Among the 469 adult climbing shoes we track, the Masai ranks in the top 16% for edging, the top 23% for support and the top 48% for smearing.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Masai strengths
- Board-stiff sole excels on micro-edges and tiny features
- Lace closure adjusts volume perfectly for crack climbing
- Vibram XS Grip 4mm lasts well on abrasive rock
- Asymmetric toe concentrates power for precise placements
- Handles the angle range you encounter on most routes
Masai trade-offs
- Stiff sole limits sensitivity on smearing and volumes
- Laces are slower to adjust between climbs than velcro
- Partial heel rubber limits heel-hooking confidence
How the Masai fits
Size 0.5-1 below street size; minimal stretch. Narrow, low-volume fit - the lace closure fine-tunes width but wide feet should look elsewhere.
Fit profile: narrow width, low forefoot volume, medium heel, suits egyptian toe shapes.
Minimal stretch expected; minimal break-in; manufacturer suggests street size to one and a half sizes down.
How it fit climbers with your foot shape: fit reports from feet like yours.
Masai fit reports
3 scanned owners have reported how this shoe fits so far - not enough yet for a fit fingerprint; verdicts unlock at 5 owners. The reports come from climbers who measured their feet with the climbing-gear.com foot scanner and rated the fit of the shoes they own.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.61 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among moderately downturned shoes it sits between the La Sportiva Miura VS (0.56, softer) and the La Sportiva Katana (0.67, stiffer).
Masai specifications
| Brand | Tenaya |
| Model | Masai |
| Closure | Lace |
| Downturn | Moderate |
| Asymmetry | Slight |
| Toe Patch | Medium |
| Heel Rubber | Partial |
| Ankle Protection | None |
| Midsole | Full |
| Midsole Stiffness | Medium hard |
| Rand | Tensioned |
| Upper Material | Synthetic |
| Weight (pair) | 680 g (24.0 oz) |
| Break-in | Minimal |
| Rubber | Vibram XS Grip |
| Rubber Thickness | 4mm |
| Rubber Hardness | Soft |
| Durability | Moderate, High |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Resoleable | Yes |
| Kids | No |
What the Masai costs
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 across 9 shops that currently stock it (116.40 to 145.00 EUR). Cheapest current offer: 116.40 EUR at bergzeit.de, 18% below the 141.50 EUR list price.
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| bergzeit.de | 116.40 EUR |
| 8a.de | 119.99 EUR |
| oliunid.de | 122.90 EUR |
| verticalextreme.de | 123.89 EUR |
| bergfreunde.de | 124.06 EUR |
| barrabes.com | 124.06 EUR |
| bananafingers.co.uk | 126.80 EUR |
| kletterbude.de | 127.95 EUR |
| rockrun.com | 145.00 EUR |
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 | 126.80 EUR | 1 |
| 34 | 124.06 EUR | 1 |
| 34.5 | 123.89 EUR | 1 |
| 35 | 127.95 EUR | 1 |
| 35.5 | 116.40 EUR | 2 |
| 36 | 116.40 EUR | 3 |
| 36.5 | 123.89 EUR | 4 |
| 37 | 116.40 EUR | 3 |
| 37.5 | 116.40 EUR | 5 |
| 38 | 123.89 EUR | 4 |
| 38.5 | 116.40 EUR | 7 |
| 39 | 124.06 EUR | 2 |
| 39.5 | 116.40 EUR | 6 |
| 40 | 116.40 EUR | 8 |
| 40.5 | 116.40 EUR | 7 |
| 41 | 124.06 EUR | 2 |
| 41.5 | 116.40 EUR | 4 |
| 42 | 116.40 EUR | 8 |
| 42.5 | 116.50 EUR | 6 |
| 43 | 116.40 EUR | 5 |
| 43.5 | 123.89 EUR | 3 |
| 44 | 116.40 EUR | 7 |
| 44.5 | 116.40 EUR | 7 |
| 45 | 116.40 EUR | 4 |
| 45.5 | 122.90 EUR | 4 |
| 46 | 116.40 EUR | 6 |
| 46.5 | 116.40 EUR | 7 |
| 47 | 116.40 EUR | 3 |
| 47.5 | 122.90 EUR | 6 |
| 48 | 122.90 EUR | 3 |
| 48.5 | 124.06 EUR | 1 |
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