Coming from TC Pro's, I was hesitant on "leaving" La Sportiva. After a gym session in the Tarifa's I'm glad I chose these Tenaya's. They're actually very similar in comfort compared to the TC Pro's even though they're more "aggressive." They stick well, edge well, and I like the amount of flexibility they have. No too much, not too little. I normally wear 42 in La Sportiva and went to 41's with the Tenaya.

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For the past year, my go-to shoe has been La Sportiva's TC Pro. Those are comfortable enough to leave on for an entire climbing session, offer fantastic support, and have nearly unparalleled edging capabilities. However, the TC Pro is not necessarily the best bouldering shoe, and is on the lower end of the sensitivity spectrum.

I've used the Tenaya Tarifa for the past two weeks, and only in the gym at this point. However, my impressions are extremely positive. As other reviewers have noted, the Tarifa is instantly comfortable, and there is very little break-in period. The liner is similar to that of La Sportiva's Solution, but with a longer tongue. This is a narrower shoe all around, though I only sized down one full size from my street size (8.5 versus 9.5).

There is no one best thing about the Tarifa: it is a great shoe due to aggregate of its qualities. For instance, it has ultra-sticky rubber which is made even better by the Tarifa's sensitivity. It is excellent for edging, as well, as that sensitivity is balanced by good support. I find myself being extremely precise in these shoes, and often toe into holds rather than back step. Although the last is not necessarily aggressive, it is downturned just enough so I can "hook" onto jibs and edges. And, that same rubber, sensitivity, and precision allow me to smear and post much more assertively.

One possible con is that the Tarifa's heel does not feel secure. I still have a bit of a pocket in my heel cup, which contradicts what some other reviewers have found.

Overall, an excellent all-day shoe, great for roped climbing and moderate bouldering. I would not use this for severely overhung terrain, but then again, I'm not climbing V10s yet, either. Highly recommend this, and would recommend it over the TC Pro or the Solution if you had to select just one pair of shoes.

Hudson Mountain Area Cowell Arkansas 5.10A

This is my first Tenaya shoe, and MAN! These shoes are amazing!!!!

Tenaya is somehow the only brand out there that is able to make downturned shoes that perform well, and are still comfortable. All other aggressive shoes I have tried just kill my feet, as I used to think was the norm. Tenaya's site talks about how they really look into how the foot works to find ways to make performance shoes comfortable, and man they really figured it out. These shoes have the perfect balance of support and sensitivity, erring a little more on the sensitive side, which I love. The rubber sticks to the wall like glue right out of the box. I never have to take them off at the gym, or get any soreness at all. It blows my mind how other shoes even sell when these exist!

I am a full Tenaya convert for life now. I will never cramp my toes into another death trap again! I can climb tough overhanging problems all day with my feet smiling back at me!

The will post back about the longevity after a few months hitting the gym.

Coming from a La Sportiva size 8 US I also wear this in size 8. Fits quite snug but breaks in well. Not a boot you'll wear all day, but it makes up for it with supreme stickiness on walls, fine alility and good ability to hook.
This boot took my mt climbing from rehearsals to sending things at a much quicker pace. This boot is of high quality thus far and highly recommended.

In climbing, your shoes are pretty much the single most important thing when it comes to performance. And these shoes are the top of the line, especially for face and pocket climbing. The fit and comfort on these is unbelievable when it comes to the superb performance. Be careful, once you start climbing in these shoes, you'll never want to climb in anything else ever again! I love the lace system on these. I can adjust them to my foot perfect, then put them on faster than I could a pair of velcros.

I?ve worn these shoes on friction slab, overhanging rock, roofs, and dime-edge, vertical faces. These shoes performed fantastic every single time. The speed laces combine the best of both worlds ? on and off like a velcro, but the precise fit like that of a lace-up. I'm kind of a gear junkie and often bring multiple pairs of shoes to the crag...but lately I've only been packing the Tarifa, b/c they are so good at everything!