Tenaya Ra Woman
Tenaya
The Ra Woman is a medium-stiff, slightly downturned velcro women's shoe from Tenaya for sport climbing and bouldering. Tenaya lists it as medium-width with a narrow heel. In stock at 8 shops from 84.70 EUR.
Women's-specific version of the iconic Ra, with a last adapted to female foot anatomy - narrower heel and adjusted volume throughout. Same Vibram XS Grip 4mm rubber, integrated tongue, and full-length midsole that make the Ra such a versatile all-rounder. Delivers balanced performance from slab to moderate overhangs without sacrificing all-day comfort.
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 Woman ranks in the top 26% for smearing, the top 31% for comfort and the top 45% for crack climbing.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Ra Woman strengths
- Women's-specific last with narrower heel
- Same rubber and construction quality as the unisex Ra
- Versatile across slab, vertical, and moderate overhang
- Full midsole for dependable support
- Comfortable enough for extended sessions
Ra Woman trade-offs
- Slight downturn limits power on steep terrain
- Women's sizing may run different from the unisex Ra
- Fit doesn't evolve with your foot over time
How the Ra Woman fits
Women's-specific sizing. True to size with minimal stretch. Narrower heel cup than unisex Ra.
Fit profile: medium width, standard forefoot volume, narrow 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 Woman fit reports
2 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: 0.51 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among slightly downturned shoes it sits between the Scarpa Arpia V (0.44, softer) and the La Sportiva Kubo (0.60, stiffer).
Ra Woman specifications
| Brand | Tenaya |
| Model | Ra Woman |
| 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 Woman costs
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 across 8 shops that currently stock it (84.70 to 141.49 EUR). Cheapest current offer: 84.70 EUR at goma2.net, 40% below the 141.50 EUR list price.
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| goma2.net | 84.70 EUR |
| hardloop.de | 114.90 EUR |
| snowleader.com | 114.90 EUR |
| 8a.de | 117.99 EUR |
| oliunid.de | 122.90 EUR |
| verticalextreme.de | 123.89 EUR |
| schwanda.at | 134.90 EUR |
| gigasport.at | 141.49 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 34 | 126.90 EUR | 1 |
| 34.5 | 114.90 EUR | 2 |
| 35.5 | 114.90 EUR | 3 |
| 36 | 114.90 EUR | 3 |
| 36.5 | 122.90 EUR | 3 |
| 37 | 114.90 EUR | 2 |
| 37.5 | 114.90 EUR | 4 |
| 38 | 114.90 EUR | 4 |
| 38.5 | 114.90 EUR | 3 |
| 39 | 114.90 EUR | 1 |
| 39.5 | 114.90 EUR | 3 |
| 40 | 114.90 EUR | 5 |
| 40.5 | 114.90 EUR | 4 |
| 41.5 | 114.90 EUR | 2 |
| 42 | 114.90 EUR | 2 |
| 42.5 | 114.90 EUR | 2 |
| 43 | 114.90 EUR | 1 |
| 43.5 | 123.89 EUR | 1 |
| 44 | 114.90 EUR | 2 |
| 44.5 | 114.90 EUR | 1 |
| 45 | 114.90 EUR | 1 |
| 45.5 | 122.90 EUR | 1 |
| 46 | 114.90 EUR | 1 |
| 47.5 | 123.89 EUR | 1 |
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