What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:"I've been wearing the Tenaya Ra on a mix of vertical face routes and low-angle slab and the slip lasted construction gives it a really natural, connected feel underfoot that I don't always get from shoes in this category. The lower volume fit through the heel and forefoot locks in without pressure points, which made it easy to stay focused on footwork rather than thinking about the shoe."Good footwork is built on feel, and the Tenaya Ra climbing shoe is designed to get out of the way so you can develop it. The slip lasted construction wraps the foot naturally, creating a direct connection between your toe placements and the rock that makes small holds feel readable rather than mysterious. For climbers with lower volume feet, the tailored heel fit and snug forefoot mean the shoe moves with you rather than around you, turning technical sequences on vertical and moderately overhanging terrain into something that feels earned rather than fought for.Tenaya built the Ra around the same performance DNA as their high-end lineup, and it shows in the details. The 4.0mm Vibram XS Grip sole delivers trustworthy friction whether you are stepping onto a small edge or committing to a smear, and the rubber reinforced toe box holds up through toe hooks and high-volume training days without losing its shape. The slightly downturned last gives you real edging power on technical footholds while keeping the shoe versatile enough to reach for on bouldering days, slab sessions, and everything in between. Hook and loop closures make transitions fast so you can stay focused on the climbing.
Upper Material: microfiber;
Lining: TXT treated cotton;
Closure: hook and loop;
Rubber: 4.0mm rubber;
Midsole: 2D PLT 10;
Claimed Weight: [single] 11.3oz;
Activity: sport climbing;
storecredits: 0.0;
Style Variants
Available Colors: Blue
Size Reference for TENAYA Climbing Shoe - Women's
Available Sizes: 4.0, 4.5, 7.0, 10.5, 11.0, 12.0, 12.5, 13.0, 13.5, 14.5, 15.0
