Developed as part of the Tenaya's Arial Plus range, a high performance range of climbing shoes built on an aggressively curved last, making them perfect for overhanging routes, without sacrificing any efficiency on tiny edges or friction holds, yet also providing levels of comfort previously unheard of in such high performance shoes.
The Tarifa is pretty much a lace up version of the Oasi and shares many of the technical advances applicable to that model. The major difference is that the Tarifa is slightly stiffer in the forefoot and heel, allowing greater force to be transmitted through the toes when using tiny edges, but still flexible enough in the midsole for marginal smears. Described by Tenaya as, "perfect for vertical walls and for routes requiring demanding foot placements, with its curved shape and advanced toe-box meaning it is also a star performer on overhanging walls," these are actually also really comfy mid grade shoes that are perfect for high multipitch crags.
- Curved form enables maximum precision on overhanging rock without sacrificing efficiency on vertical walls or friction holds.
- Perforated upper increases breathability while the tubular-shaped bellows tongue provides a glove-like fit and superb control.
- Unique and precise lace closure system maximises the transmission of force, while leaving the rubber-coated toe-box free of impediments for marginal toe-hooking.
- Ideal for sport climbing on rock of all angles, from powerfully overhanging routes to technical walls and delicate friction slabs.
Uppers: Microfibre.
Closure System: Lacing.
Tongue: Lycra, two-layer and bidirectional.
Lining: TXT treated cotton.
Insole: 2D multi-layer Stretchtex.
Midsole: Double midsole GI 1.8 and TST 150.
Sole: Vibram XS Grip 3.5 mm.
Weight: c 680g/pair.