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.
Minimal stretch expected; minimal break-in; manufacturer suggests downsizing 0.5-2 EU from street size.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.34 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among moderately downturned shoes it sits between the Boreal Indo (0.30, softer) and the Scarpa Instinct VS (0.41, stiffer).
Specifications
| Brand | Tenaya |
| Model | Oasi |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Downturn | Moderate |
| Asymmetry | Strong |
| Rubber | Vibram XS Grip |
| Rubber Thickness | 3.5mm |
| Weight (pair) | 680g |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Kids | No |
Prices
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| rockrun.com | 134.16 EUR |
| bergfreunde.de | 135.96 EUR |
| bergzeit.de | 137.30 EUR |
| bananafingers.co.uk | 138.83 EUR |
| snowleader.com | 139.90 EUR |
| hardloop.de | 139.90 EUR |
| snowleader.be | 139.90 EUR |
| oliunid.it | 142.90 EUR |
| oliunid.fr | 142.90 EUR |
| oliunid.de | 142.90 EUR |
| + 11 more retailers | |
Cheapest current offer: 134.16 EUR at rockrun.com, 19% below the 164.95 EUR list price. 21 shops currently stock it (134.16 to 184.60 EUR).