Tenaya Tanta
Tenaya
Tenaya's best-selling beginner shoe, using M4 technology borrowed from their performance range. Slightly curved shape with a moderately downturned toe box adapts well to different foot widths. Triple-layer bellows tongue opens wide for easy on/off, and the velcro closure adjusts quickly between climbs. Built for long training days both indoors and out, where comfort and steady improvement matter more than aggressive performance.
Best For
Best for sport climbing and bouldering on slab and vertical terrain. Aimed at beginner to hobby climbers.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Strengths
- Outstanding comfort for long gym sessions
- Wide bellows tongue makes it easy to get on and off
- Adapts to a broad range of foot widths
- Rubber toe and instep reinforcement for durability
- Exceptional value at under 100 EUR
Trade-offs
- Proprietary rubber lacks the friction of Vibram compounds
- Flat profile limits performance on steep terrain
- Flat profile limits power on steep terrain
Sizing & Fit
True to size with minimal stretching expected.
Fit profile: medium width, standard forefoot volume, medium heel, suits egyptian toe shapes.
Minimal stretch expected; minimal break-in; manufacturer suggests downsizing 0-1.5 EU from street size.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.36 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among slightly downturned shoes it sits between the La Sportiva Cobra (0.30, softer) and the Scarpa Arpia V (0.44, stiffer).
Specifications
| Brand | Tenaya |
| Model | Tanta |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Downturn | Slight |
| Asymmetry | Slight |
| Rubber | Tenaya proprietary rubber |
| Rubber Thickness | 4mm |
| Weight (pair) | 680g |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Kids | No |
Prices
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| barrabes.com | 78.66 EUR |
| bergfreunde.de | 79.96 EUR |
| 8a.de | 79.99 EUR |
| bergzeit.de | 80.95 EUR |
| snowleader.be | 82.90 EUR |
| snowleader.com | 82.90 EUR |
| hardloop.de | 82.90 EUR |
| oliunid.it | 87.90 EUR |
| oliunid.de | 87.90 EUR |
| oliunid.es | 87.90 EUR |
| + 7 more retailers | |
Cheapest current offer: 78.66 EUR at barrabes.com, 21% below the 99.95 EUR list price. 17 shops currently stock it (78.66 to 104.00 EUR).