Tenaya Inti Climbing Shoe for Sale, Reviews, Deals and Guides

Good shoe right out of the box! Fits very well, even with a bit wider feet!

Pros: These climbing shoes are so comfortable. I'm normally a size 13 in street shoes and I got these in size 12.5 and they fit great. These shoes are made to not stretch much so going half size down is appropriate. My toes are still curled and it hurts a little bit but nothing a couple wears won't fix. I also LOVE the black/white combo. I'm not a flashy guy so I prefer neutral colors which is hard to find with climbing shoes. Note: The shoe has a nice arch which the photo does not show and is also has a more pointed toe. Cons: The only con is that there is glue smeared throughout the shoe like another reviewer mentioned. Yes, the shoes are going to get dirty and roughed up from climbing so the look isn't important, HOWEVER, the shoe is $130 and this just seems like lazy production to me. My fear is that the glue being smeared could also mean that the glue, binding the shoe together has been weakened. Tenaya should be holding the quality of their product to a higher standard than this, especially at this price point. This is my 4th pair of climbing shoes but my first Tenaya and I have never seen this happen to any of my shoes straight-out of the box. This has impacted my impression of quality of Tenaya shoes.

First let me say everyone obviously has different shaped feet. If a shoe fits me perfectly, it might fit everyone else poorly (which is usually the case). These fit me like the R&D department collaborated with me to find the perfect fit while making the best performing shoe. I didn’t know much about the brand until I researched into the shoes available in my size (apparently climbers have small feet?) and tenaya was one of them. It’s s appropriate that their icon is a frog because these shoes are sticky, while being ridged in all the appropriate places. In addition, I’d like to point out that my common fit issue is the toe box pressing uncomfortably inward against my big toe. These don’t seem to have that issue.

I just ordered my third pair and I continue to resole my older pairs. I have a lower volume foot with a skinny heel that rarely fits a shoe well. Ive tried the mythos, tarantulace, katana, finale, aspect, helix all didn't fit my heel well the mythos being the best. once the inti is broke in you can wear them all day and they are a great all around shoe.

I admit: I'm a sucker for the new. Every time a new brand or new model comes out that speaks of a low volume, narrow fit that’s perfect for aggressive climbing, I want to check it out (looking at you Butora, So Ill, and Black Diamond). But after trying on different shoes, I should know by now that I should ignore the hype, and go with the shoe that consistently fits. I'm not the next Megos or Midtbø – I just want to climb in the morning without foot pain then go to work. I'm on my second pair of Inti (and my third pair of Masai – all thanks to the generosity of my best friend and favorite climbing partner). I love the Masai because the fit is perfect for me, but the laces can be challenging with pumped fingers and forearms, and the sole can be a bit stiff for overhangs and long toe reaches. I’ve also had the Iati, but the fit was a bit loose in the heel, and I didn't like the thick slingshot rubber. I thought the Iati would be my shoe, but after six months of use, I was left wanting something more Masai. After listening to my issues with the Iati and my wish for a downturned version of the Masai, the folks at Trango recommended I try the Inti. I was initially skeptical because the Inti looks like an older model in danger of discontinuation, and so I asked about other Tenaya shoes like the Ra and Tatanka. I’m glad I ultimately took their advice. If you’re looking for a slightly softer slipper version of the Masai, you have the Inti. The fit is almost exactly like the Masai. The only differences are due to laces, rather than the Inti velcro. However, the Inti bonus is more rubber on the toe for hooking, and less rubber on the sole for flexing your feet. On the whole, this is a great all-around gym and bouldering shoe. Slightly aggressive, sufficiently sticky, and tailor-made for narrow feet, with a softer sole that helps on shorter, bouldery routes. For me, these fit like a sock with no break-in period. I also prefer these over the Iati because of the fit. If your foot is slightly wider, then I do recommend the Iati. Like any synthetic shoe, though, these can get kind of funky smelling (less of a problem with the Masai for some reason). Either way, I keep both pairs in my climbing bag. If I need a stiffer shoe for longer routes or cracks, I pick the Masai. But for most routes, these are my goto (which were Trango’s exact words as well!). I climb in the gym at least three days a week, concentrating more on bouldering recently, but have also used these shoes on rope routes. Sizing: I wear 41 in street shoes, 8.0 in Adidas Sambas and Nikes, 41 in Scarpa Crux approach shoes, 40.5 in TC Pros, 39.5 in Futuras, 8.0/40¾ in Masai, 7.5/40 in Iati.

I'm on my third pair of the Tenaya Inti. Reasons I love these shoes: 1) Aggressive enough for steep routes, comfortable enough to climb ten pitches in a day, sticky enough for super solid edging. 2) Super reasonably priced and very high quality - I haven't had any issues with the shoes falling apart at all. 3) These shoes are vegan, meaning they are 100% synthetic, which also means they don't stretch. 4) There is no breaking in period with these guys - they are as comfortable on day 1 as they are on day 100. 5) They are black and white so they match most outfits pretty easily ;) As far as sizing goes, I wear a women's 9.5 in street shoes and the Inti I wear in a men's 10. After developing extensor tendonitis in my left foot from too-tight climbing shoes, I no longer opt for a size that causes any pain or uncomfortability. My toes touch the ends of the size 10 with just the tiniest curl to my longest toes. My foot is not at all cramped or crammed into these shoes. Even without the extremely small sizing that too many climbers opt for, I feel really solid in the Inti.

This shoe is the most comfortable, high performing shoe ive owned. It is somewhat downturned for steeper routes but is also extremely precise at edging. One size smaller than my street shoe is a snug fit. They are also synthetic so the size wont change or stretch much.