Tenaya Ra
Tenaya
The Ra is a medium-stiff, slightly downturned velcro shoe from Tenaya for sport climbing and bouldering. Typically sized 0.5 EU sizes below street size. Of 8 user reports, 8 rate the forefoot perfect. In stock at 17 shops from 100.00 EUR.
The shoe that put Tenaya on the map - a beautifully simple design achieving a perfect balance between power, precision, and comfort. Slight downturn and slight asymmetry keep it versatile from slab to moderate overhangs. Integrated tongue, rubber-reinforced toe box, and Vibram XS Grip 4mm rubber handle everything from gym training to outdoor sport routes. Two-time World Champion Ramon Julian's shoe of choice.
Best For
Best for sport climbing and bouldering on slab, vertical and overhang terrain. Aimed at hobby to intermediate climbers.
Among the 469 adult climbing shoes we track, the Ra ranks in the top 26% for smearing, the top 31% for comfort and the top 45% for crack climbing.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Ra strengths
- Versatile enough for slab, vertical, and moderate overhang
- Integrated tongue for a clean, comfortable fit
- Rubber toe reinforcement improves toe-hooking durability
- Full midsole provides dependable support
- Proven on the hardest routes across five continents
Ra trade-offs
- Slight downturn lacks power on steep roof climbing
- Not as sensitive as split-sole designs
- Extra volume reduces precision on small holds
How the Ra fits
Typically sized 0.5 EU sizes below street size.
Low stretch. Narrow, medium-volume Egyptian-foot last with a snug heel - not a wide-foot shoe.
Fit profile: medium width, standard 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.
Ra fit reports
Based on fit feedback from 8 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: -0.5 EU from street size (n=8).
- Fits best for: egyptian toe shape, medium forefoot width, wide forefoot, medium instep height, high instep
- Runs tight for: medium toe length, no hallux valgus
- Toes: 63% perfect (n=8) - 5 perfect, 3 tight, 0 loose. Fits well for egyptian toe shape
- Forefoot: 100% perfect (n=8) - 8 perfect, 0 tight, 0 loose. Fits well for medium forefoot width, wide forefoot, medium instep height…
- Heel: 63% perfect (n=8) - 5 perfect, 0 tight, 3 loose. Mixed signals across foot types.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.51 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among slightly downturned shoes it sits between the Scarpa Arpia V (0.44, softer) and the Scarpa Vapor V (0.55, stiffer).
Ra specifications
| Brand | Tenaya |
| Model | Ra |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Downturn | Slight |
| Asymmetry | Slight |
| Toe Patch | Medium |
| Heel Rubber | Partial |
| Ankle Protection | None |
| Midsole | Full |
| Midsole Stiffness | Medium |
| 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 Ra costs
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 across 17 shops that currently stock it (100.00 to 145.95 EUR). Cheapest current offer: 100.00 EUR at rockrun.com, 29% below the 141.50 EUR list price.
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| rockrun.com | 100.00 EUR |
| hardloop.de | 109.90 EUR |
| snowleader.com | 114.90 EUR |
| blackisard.com | 115.36 EUR |
| bergfreunde.de | 116.76 EUR |
| barrabes.com | 119.90 EUR |
| bergzeit.de | 120.20 EUR |
| verticalextreme.de | 120.67 EUR |
| climbingzone.es | 122.50 EUR |
| oliunid.de | 122.90 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 | 122.50 EUR | 2 |
| 33.5 | 122.50 EUR | 1 |
| 34 | 119.90 EUR | 2 |
| 34.5 | 119.90 EUR | 4 |
| 35 | 127.95 EUR | 1 |
| 35.5 | 119.90 EUR | 8 |
| 36 | 119.90 EUR | 4 |
| 36.5 | 116.76 EUR | 6 |
| 37 | 100.00 EUR | 6 |
| 37.5 | 100.00 EUR | 11 |
| 38 | 100.00 EUR | 8 |
| 38.5 | 109.90 EUR | 12 |
| 39 | 114.90 EUR | 4 |
| 39.5 | 109.90 EUR | 9 |
| 40 | 100.00 EUR | 16 |
| 40.5 | 109.90 EUR | 14 |
| 41 | 119.90 EUR | 4 |
| 41.5 | 109.90 EUR | 8 |
| 42 | 100.00 EUR | 15 |
| 42.5 | 100.00 EUR | 13 |
| 43 | 109.90 EUR | 8 |
| 43.5 | 120.67 EUR | 4 |
| 44 | 100.00 EUR | 10 |
| 44.5 | 109.90 EUR | 11 |
| 45 | 100.00 EUR | 8 |
| 45.5 | 120.67 EUR | 4 |
| 46 | 109.90 EUR | 9 |
| 46.5 | 119.90 EUR | 8 |
| 47 | 119.90 EUR | 6 |
| 47.5 | 119.90 EUR | 6 |
| 48 | 119.90 EUR | 3 |
| 48.5 | 120.67 EUR | 3 |
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