Tenaya Oasi
Tenaya
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. Semi-split sole with 3.5mm Vibram XS Grip rubber and a five-layer insole relay every nuance of the rock surface. 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.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Strengths
- Genuinely versatile - performs on slab through to roof
- Draxtor closure for one-motion precision fit
- Semi-split sole provides both sensitivity and support
- Lycra tongue for a close, comfortable fit
- Proven at the highest level of competition climbing
Trade-offs
- Jack-of-all-trades means specialists will out-edge or out-smear it
- Semi-split sole less supportive than full-sole designs on tiny edges
- Ventilation is limited compared to natural materials
Sizing & Fit
True to size with minimal stretching expected.
Fit profile: medium width, standard forefoot volume, narrow heel, suits greek toe shapes.
No stretch expected; minimal break-in.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.36 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among moderately downturned shoes it sits between the Boreal Indo (0.29, softer) and the Evolv Shaman 2S (0.39, stiffer).
Specifications
| Brand | Tenaya |
| Model | Oasi |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Feel | Moderate-Soft |
| Downturn | Moderate |
| Asymmetry | Strong |
| Rubber | Vibram XS Grip |
| Rubber Thickness | 3.5mm |
| Weight (pair) | 680g |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Kids | No |
Prices
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| climbingzone.es | 130.90 EUR |
| hardloop.de | 132.90 EUR |
| rockrun.com | 133.25 EUR |
| bananafingers.co.uk | 139.23 EUR |
| epictv.com | 139.39 EUR |
| snowleader.com | 139.90 EUR |
| oliunid.de | 142.90 EUR |
| barrabes.com | 142.90 EUR |
| 8a.de | 151.99 EUR |
| bergfreunde.de | 152.96 EUR |
| + 4 more retailers | |
Cheapest current offer: 130.90 EUR at climbingzone.es, 21% below the 164.95 EUR list price. 14 shops currently stock it (130.90 to 164.99 EUR).