Tenaya Tarifa
Tenaya
Developed in parallel with the Oasi, the Tarifa is a lace-up performance shoe that trades the Oasi's velcro for traditional lacing - giving sport climbers and trad enthusiasts finer volume control. Curved shape with a slightly stiffer forefoot than the Oasi handles micro-edges without losing friction capability. Split sole with 3.5mm Vibram XS Grip rubber and multiple rubber formulations from heel to toe.
Best For
Best for sport climbing and trad multipitch on slab, vertical and overhang terrain. Aimed at intermediate to advanced climbers.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Strengths
- Lace closure for precise, customisable fit
- Stiffer forefoot than the Oasi - better on micro-edges
- Split sole with mixed rubber formulations
- Curved shape performs well from vertical to overhanging
- Good for sport climbing and moderate trad
Trade-offs
- Laces slower to adjust than Draxtor velcro
- Split sole less supportive than full-sole designs on sustained edging
- Don't expect the shoe to loosen up much
Sizing & Fit
True to size with minimal stretching expected.
Fit profile: narrow width, standard forefoot volume, medium heel, suits egyptian toe shapes.
No stretch expected; moderate break-in.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.41 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among moderately downturned shoes it sits between the Scarpa Instinct VSR (0.36, softer) and the Scarpa Instinct VS (0.49, stiffer).
Specifications
| Brand | Tenaya |
| Model | Tarifa |
| Closure | Lace |
| Feel | Moderate |
| Downturn | Moderate |
| Asymmetry | Moderate |
| Rubber | Vibram XS Grip |
| Rubber Thickness | 3.5mm |
| Weight (pair) | 680g |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Kids | No |
Prices
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| rockrun.com | 139.04 EUR |
| epictv.com | 139.39 EUR |
| snowleader.com | 139.90 EUR |
| oliunid.de | 142.90 EUR |
| bergfreunde.de | 143.96 EUR |
| barrabes.com | 143.99 EUR |
| bananafingers.co.uk | 145.08 EUR |
| bergzeit.de | 153.20 EUR |
| kletterbude.de | 156.95 EUR |
Cheapest current offer: 139.04 EUR at rockrun.com, 16% below the 164.95 EUR list price. 9 shops currently stock it (139.04 to 156.95 EUR).