La Sportiva Mens Tarantulace Rock Climbing Shoe, Olive/Tiger, 10.5
La Sportiva's Tarantulace is a lace-up, all-leather shoe that the listing pitches as a single pair for all-day outdoor climbing or trips to the gym. A rounded forefoot and higher volume make it a forgiving first shoe.
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What we liked
- + Quick-pull lacing adjusts the fit along the whole foot, which helps beginners find a snug fit without overtightening.
- + All-leather upper with a padded, cotton-lined tongue is described as breathable and able to stretch to the foot's shape.
- + FriXion RS rubber is described as grippy yet hard wearing, a sensible mix for the wear early footwork puts on a sole.
Trade-offs
- - This listing is for one size and color, US 10.5 in Olive/Tiger, so other sizes have to be picked on the Amazon page.
- - The listing says the shoe runs big and to size down one full size from street shoes, which complicates ordering online.
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