Tenaya Tatanka

“They’re not perfect at anything, but they perform really well everywhere, which makes them terrific for a fairly high-performance versatile shoe,” our tester said. A semi-stiff sole and precise fit means they edge and smear—plus everything in between—but don’t quite “grab” the rock as much as you might want on the steeps because they’re not super stiff. Sensitivity was solid, even on outside edges when our tester had to deadpoint off a smooth quartzite bump on Wicked Gravity (5.11a) at Lake Louise: “I back-stepped and as soon as I stood up, I felt solid on the tiny foot and could launch with confidence.” The Tatanka got really high marks for durability and fit (best for narrow to average feet) as well.