La Sportiva - Tarantula - Climbing shoes

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At a glance

% recommend
94% recommend
Customers say: Good fit
Customers say: Good fit
Slight pre-tensioning
Slight pre-tensioning
Roman
Roman
Egyptian
Egyptian
Greek
Greek
Normal foot
Normal foot
 g
480 g
Hook-and-loop closure
Hook-and-loop closure
Material information & features
Suitable for:
Level of experience:
beginner
Recommended use:
indoor climbing, sport climbing, bouldering
Material type:
leather/synthetic
Material note:
contains non-textile parts of animal origin
Other material information:
calfskin and suede
Closure:
hook-and-loop closure
Sole:
FriXion Black
Sole thickness:
4 mm
Hardness of sole:
hard
Midsole:
LaspoFlex 1.8 mm
Last:
slightly asymmetrical
Downturn:
none
Heel tension:
slight/medium
Terrain:
vertical
Weight:
480 g
Reference size:
medium-sized pair
Foot shape:
egyptian, greek, roman
Fit:
normal foot / medium volume
Extras:
resoleable, toe-hook rubber, pull tabs
Item No.:
301-0709
Product description

Proven climbing shoes for beginners

The Tarantula from La Sportiva are versatile climbing shoes, especially for beginners. Those who have just discovered climbing and bouldering do not need super-aggressive shoes, but rather shoes that forgive technical mistakes and support your feet in building up climbing strength. And the Tarantula climbing shoes achieve all of that flawlessly. They are extremely tough and designed to support your foot muscles. They are most suitable for sport climbing in the hall, but you will also have a lot of fun with them while bouldering indoors.

Construction

Unlike many other entry-level models, the Tarantula are a touch more aggressively designed. They boast slight asymmetry and light pre-tensioning. So if your abilities progress quickly, you can also tackle the odd more difficult project with these shoes as well. Perfect for those who mean business! On the other hand, the special FriXion Black rubber sole is relatively stiff in order to relieve your feet when climbing on the vertical.

Fit

These shoes feature a fit that is best suited to those with medium width feet. The shape of your foot is less important with these shoes. Whether you have Greek, Roman or Egyptian-shaped feet, these shoes should fit you well in the correct size.

Conclusion

The Tarantula are perfect for anyone who wants to start climbing. They are specially designed for feet that are not yet used to climbing on the vertical and therefore need some support. At the same time, they are so comfortable that you can even wear them during longer training sessions.

The advantages at a glance:

  • Climbing shoes for beginners
  • Ideal for sport climbing in the hall
  • Good support
  • Slightly more aggressive than comparable models
  • For medium width feet
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Andrew

02.08.2022

Great Shoe

Would recommend to anyone

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Robust
Good fit
High edge stability
Good grip
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Angelos

19.04.2023

An average shoe that lacks durability

I have used these shoes for 2 months.

The feeling on the rock is below average, with the shoe starting to feel slippery on smaller pockets.

In terms of durability, it alre shows signs of wear on the leather above the sole

It's ok for first shoe but just that

Disadvantages
Not sturdy
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Angelos's profile picture
An average shoe that lacks durability

I have used these shoes for 2 months.

The feeling on the rock is below average, with the shoe starting to feel slippery on smaller pockets.

In terms of durability, it alre shows signs of wear on the leather above the sole

It's ok for first shoe but just that

  • Disadvantages
    Not sturdy
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Andrew's profile picture
Great Shoe

Would recommend to anyone

  • Advantages
    Robust
    Good fit
    High edge stability
    Good grip
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highly recommended for any new climber

I have been using this shoe now for three months and it keeps up with my progression in sport climbing very well. I would say it's a great shoe to start in if you don't have a store close to you to try different styles. For reference, I got three sizes smaller than my normal size and it still fits comfortably enough.

--- review of an older model ---

  • Advantages
    Versatile
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Best beginner climbing shoes!

I already had a pair of these ones, loved them so much that bought another in a different color!

--- review of an older model ---

  • Advantages
    Good grip
    High edge stability
    Good fit
    Robust
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Question from Elizabeth
27.11.2023
size

what size to buy for a girl with 23cm feet (med to narrow width) 4.5 street size, and a boy with 26cm feet (med-wide width) 7.5-8 street size

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Adrian (Community) | Customer Service
28.11.2023 08, 17

Hi Elisabeth,

It's important to know that , especially , with climbing shoes trying on is the only way to know for sure if the fit will be right for the user. Often it's best to order a few sizes to try on at home and return those that do not fit for a refund.
I would however estimate a size a size EU 37.5 (UK 4.5) if new to the sport or perhaps a 37 if with some experience. For size 7.5-8UK an EU 41.5 or 41.

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73% have found the reviews
by Steffen helpful

  • Advantages
    Good fit
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72% have found the reviews
by Rolf helpful

  • Advantages
    Versatile
    Good grip
    Good fit
    Robust
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by Luke helpful

The thread was edited on 02.02.21

Brilliant shoe for beginners to experienced

This was in fact my first pair of climbing shoes that I bought back when I began climbing (with laces). My first pair lasted me about 1 year of fairly constant use, mostly indoor bouldering, before giving in to the wear and tear I put them through. I also used them for trad and sport climbing where the performed brilliantly. Having bought other shoes that are "more advanced", I'm returning to these for their comfort for longer days at the crag!

They're extremely comfortable, durable, and can handle a range of types of climbs, performing best on vertical / slabby climbs but can do well on some overhangs. I also very much like the back of the shoe which performs well doing heel hooks. They are a little weaker for toe hooks, but then these shoes aren't designed for that type of climbing, and the little bit of rubber over the big toe does help.

Overall, I find myself buying these shoes again for their comfort, durability and versatility. They can be worn for hours and withstand quite a bit of abuse before your toes begin to poke through (you can of course get them resoled!). I certainly recommend them for a beginner climber looking for a shoe to carry them through the early stages and up to when you start climbing harder. I also recommend them to more advanced climbers looking for shoes that have great mileage, are comfortable, and can cope relatively well with harder sends. An excellent bang for buck.

--- review of an older model ---

  • Advantages
    Robust
    Good grip
    Comfortable
    Good fit
    Versatile
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100% have found the reviews
by Michael helpful

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    Good fit
    Versatile
    Comfortable
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by Maximilian helpful

  • Advantages
    Good grip
    Good fit
    Versatile
    Robust
    High edge stability
    Comfortable

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