La Sportiva Tarantulace Climbing Shoe for Men is an ultimate shoe choice for a climber.The climbing shoe is made of unlimited leather with an asymmetrical shape for superior performance. The unlined upper leather provides your feet with long lasting comfort.
The La Sportiva Tarantulace Climbing Shoe for Men is built for performance while ensuring safety for your feet from pain and hurt.It works both in the gym as well outdoors. The hard, yet sticky rubber attaches itself to any surface, smooth or uneven.
The La Sportiva Men’sTarantulace Climbing Shoe should be chosen by beginners as well as intermediary climbers as it provides them with extra support and comfort needed.The climbing shoe is suitable for all climbing enthusiasts, be it a gym wall or the great outdoors.
Features
- Made of unlimited leather
- Comfortable unlined leather upper
- Long lasting 5mm sticky FriXion rubber
- Multi-position closure system
- Shaped asymmetrically
- The 1.8mm midsole is made of Laspo Flex
- Last is RN 45
- Weighs 9.3oz. or 260g
Pros
- The upper of the La Sportiva Men’s Tarantulace Climbing Shoe is made of unlined leather to provide its wearer with an all-day comfort
- The hard and sticky FriXion rubber sticks to plastic and rock alike. Its stickiness and rigidity lasts longer than your average climbing shoe
- The asymmetrical shape of the La Sportiva Men’sTarantulace Climbing Shoe is especially beneficial to a beginning climber as it helps them to push the grade at a faster rate and without hurting the toe
- With multi-position closure system, the climbing shoe can easily attune itself to any foot type or shape
- The Laspo Flex midsole is made of ultra-thin synthetic fiber laminate. It is super-lightweight and is designed for achieving maximum torsion rigidity
- The La Sportiva Men’s Tarantulace Climbing Shoe is built for performance as well as comfort
- They are durable
- The synthetic overlay lacing harnessadds support, comfort, and softness for new and mid-level climbers
- It is a one-quiver climbing shoe suitable for all types of climbers
- The aggressive rubber heel rand allows you purchase even in the slightest of crevices
- The quick pull lacing harness gives the shoe a quick and precise fit
- It adapts to your feet quickly
- The tongue of the La Sportiva Men’sTarantulace Climbing Shoe is lined to control the moisture
Cons
- The shoe chart and shoe size vary. It comes in a size larger than your tennis shoes
- Simple design which could have been better
Comparison
In a slightly similar price range as the La Sportiva Men’sTarantulace Climbing Shoe, there is the Mad Rock Men’s Flash 2.0 Climbing Shoe, which is made of leather.
The traditional leather upper has been combined with a synthetic stretch Synflex material which adds to the performance while providing the climber with a consistent plush fit.
The heel is 3D molded to maximize friction. It utilizes shock gel to decrease the shock absorbance on the heel. Its midsole is made of polycarbonate for a predictable and consistent flex.
CLIMB X Rockmaster Climbing Shoe costs less than the La Sportiva Men’sTarantulace Climbing Shoe. It is made of a combination of rubber and leather. Its sole is made of rubber too. It has a 3D molded climbing rubber hooking heel and descent tread. The organic hemp footbeds keep the climbing shoes smelling fresh. The ankle cuff is padded, and it has a high-grade center cut leather.
The Mad Rock Men’s Flash 2.0 Climbing Shoe when compared to the La Sportiva Men’sTarantulace Climbing Shoe are for beginners only. A few of its customers have faced smell issues as well, after only a couple of months of use. The rubber peels off quite quickly as well, and creases form in the climbing shoe by the toe.
Against La Sportiva Men’sTarantulace Climbing Shoe, the CLIMB X Rockmaster Climbing Shoe are not at all sized properly. They do not provide sufficient grip, even when there is ample foot space. The material disintegrates rather quickly, even when not used much.
Verdict
The La SportivaMen’s Tarantulace Climbing Shoe’s pros outnumber its cons by a mile.In comparison too, it outshines its competition. Innumerable customer reviews positively support the claims made by the La Sportiva Men’sTarantulace Climbing Shoe.
The climbing shoe by La Sportiva is a value-giving product. It is durable, comfortable, enhances your performance, and is suitable for indoor as well outdoor climbing for all kinds of climbers.
Also, it is priced competitively in its segment.What more do you want in a climbing shoe?
Our recommendation: Buy the La Sportiva Men’s Tarantulace Climbing Shoe.
