Tenaya Oasi
Tenaya
The Oasi is a medium-soft, moderately downturned velcro shoe from Tenaya for bouldering and sport climbing. Typically sized 1.5 EU sizes below street size. Of 16 user reports, 15 rate the forefoot perfect. In stock at 17 shops from 135.96 EUR.
Tenaya's most versatile curved shoe, born from a two-year development project to work equally well on friction slabs, vertical walls, and steep overhangs. The 3.5mm Vibram XS Grip sole and a multi-layer Stretchtex insole keep it sensitive. Draxtor velcro closure enables rapid, precise adjustment. Alex Megos' weapon of choice for hard bouldering - used to send V15.
Best For
Best for bouldering and sport climbing on vertical, overhang and roof terrain. Aimed at advanced to elite climbers.
Among the 469 adult climbing shoes we track, the Oasi ranks in the top 8% for hooking, the top 19% for sensitivity and the top 20% for smearing.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Oasi strengths
- Genuinely versatile - performs on slab through to roof
- Draxtor closure for one-motion precision fit
- Lycra tongue for a close, comfortable fit
Oasi trade-offs
- Jack-of-all-trades means specialists will out-edge or out-smear it
- Ventilation is limited compared to natural materials
How the Oasi fits
Typically sized 1.5 EU sizes below street size.
Minimal stretching expected.
Fit profile: medium width, standard forefoot volume, narrow heel, suits greek 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.
Oasi fit reports
Based on fit feedback from 16 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=16).
- Fits best for: narrow forefoot, medium forefoot width, low instep, wide heel, deep heel
- Runs tight for: roman toe shape
- Runs loose for: medium heel depth
- Toes: 50% perfect (n=16) - 8 perfect, 7 tight, 1 loose. Mixed signals across foot types.
- Forefoot: 94% perfect (n=16) - 15 perfect, 1 tight, 0 loose. Fits well for narrow forefoot, medium forefoot width, low instep
- Heel: 56% perfect (n=16) - 9 perfect, 0 tight, 7 loose. Fits well for wide heel, deep heel
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.34 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among moderately downturned shoes it sits between the Evolv Zenist (0.30, softer) and the Scarpa Instinct VSR (0.38, stiffer).
Oasi specifications
| Brand | Tenaya |
| Model | Oasi |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Downturn | Moderate |
| Asymmetry | Strong |
| Toe Patch | Full |
| Heel Rubber | Full |
| Ankle Protection | None |
| Midsole | Forefoot |
| Midsole Stiffness | Medium soft |
| Rand | Tensioned |
| Upper Material | Synthetic |
| Weight (pair) | 680 g (24.0 oz) |
| Break-in | Minimal |
| Rubber | Vibram XS Grip |
| Rubber Thickness | 3.5mm |
| Rubber Hardness | Soft |
| Durability | Moderate |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Resoleable | Yes |
| Kids | No |
What the Oasi costs
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 across 17 shops that currently stock it (135.96 to 169.95 EUR). Cheapest current offer: 135.96 EUR at bergfreunde.de, 18% below the 164.95 EUR list price.
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| bergfreunde.de | 135.96 EUR |
| bergzeit.de | 136.30 EUR |
| 8a.de | 136.99 EUR |
| snowleader.com | 139.90 EUR |
| hardloop.de | 139.90 EUR |
| verticalextreme.de | 140.21 EUR |
| bananafingers.co.uk | 141.02 EUR |
| skalnik.pl | 142.01 EUR |
| barrabes.com | 142.90 EUR |
| climbingzone.es | 142.90 EUR |
| + 7 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 | 141.02 EUR | 3 |
| 33.5 | 142.90 EUR | 2 |
| 34 | 142.90 EUR | 1 |
| 34.5 | 141.02 EUR | 4 |
| 35 | 144.46 EUR | 1 |
| 35.5 | 136.30 EUR | 7 |
| 36 | 136.30 EUR | 3 |
| 36.5 | 135.96 EUR | 6 |
| 37 | 140.80 EUR | 4 |
| 37.5 | 136.30 EUR | 10 |
| 38 | 136.30 EUR | 8 |
| 38.5 | 136.30 EUR | 10 |
| 39 | 139.90 EUR | 4 |
| 39.5 | 136.30 EUR | 9 |
| 40 | 136.30 EUR | 15 |
| 40.5 | 136.30 EUR | 13 |
| 41 | 139.90 EUR | 5 |
| 41.5 | 136.30 EUR | 8 |
| 42 | 136.99 EUR | 14 |
| 42.5 | 136.99 EUR | 13 |
| 43 | 136.99 EUR | 7 |
| 43.5 | 140.21 EUR | 6 |
| 44 | 136.99 EUR | 12 |
| 44.5 | 136.30 EUR | 12 |
| 45 | 136.30 EUR | 5 |
| 45.5 | 140.21 EUR | 6 |
| 46 | 136.30 EUR | 6 |
| 46.5 | 136.30 EUR | 7 |
| 47 | 136.30 EUR | 4 |
| 47.5 | 142.90 EUR | 4 |
| 48 | 169.95 EUR | 1 |
| 48.5 | 140.21 EUR | 4 |
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