Mundaka
Description
The Mundaka is a completely split-sole wonder that combines down turned precision and sensitivity with edging power. This next level technology from Tenaya gives you the sensitivity you need for overhangs while maintaining the stiff toe box for maximum edging power. The split sole construction allows for extra flexibility while reducing edge deformation. The advanced technology and construction minimizes pressure on the toes while maximizing transmission of power.
Retail price
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| Weight | 680 g Single : 340 g / 12.0 oz |
| Closure Type | Zig Zag strap 1 Velcro closure |
| Gender | Unisex |
| Volume | Average |
| Sizing Information |
US M 4-14, US W 5-15 Take your average size for European and/or U.S. based climbing shoe brands. Your Tenaya size should be approximately 0.0 to 0.5 sizes larger than your average size in European brand shoes, or 0.5 to 1 size smaller than your average size in U.S. brand shoes. Downsize the Oasi and Tarifa 0.5 size smaller than this.  Tenaya-Shoe-Size-Chart.jpg |
| Best Use (Highest Performance) |
Sport / Face Over-hanging |
| Asymmetry | Aggressive |
| Tongue Details | not provided by the brand |
| Last Details | Shape: Downturned (performance) Construction: not provided by the brand not provided by the brand |
| Upper Material | not provided by the brand Microfiber & Leather |
| Midsole Material | not provided by the brand Double midsole GX 1.4 + TST 130 |
| Sole Material | 3.5 mm
Vibram XS Grip
Rand: not provided by the brand |
| Footbed Lining | Cotton with TXT treatment |
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The Tenaya Mundaka is an excellent all-around sport climbing shoe with a snug fit with the best closure system of the testing category. This shoe is a great choice for days at the sport crag when the agenda is unknown. The comfort level is also high, particularly for climbers with narrower feet, a bonus when the routes are full length. The only weakness is the lower amount of adhesion to smooth surfaces such as polished limestone when compared to others in the test.
Overall the Mundaka are a very soft pair of shoes which excel at smearing both indoors and out whilst still performing well - up to a point - on edges. They are too unsupportive to be used for climbing routes but they're great for bouldering. If you're looking for something to get the most out of indoor volumes or to give you as much contact as possible on a smear they are a great choice.
The Tenaya Mundaka offers an excellent blend of performance and comfort, and I think it excels as a steeper bouldering and competition shoe. It is a great option for intermediate to advanced level climbers who use and depend on precise edging and footwork through overhung sections. Like all shoes, the Mundaka doesn’t perform well in every area, and if longer duration vertical edging (e.g., a place like Smith Rock) or aggressive heel hooks are your priority, you may want to look at different options like the La Sportiva Otaki, Scarpa Booster S, or Evolv Shaman. But if you prioritize sensitivity, precise edging on overhung sections, toe hooking performance, and are looking for something with a bit of a wider fit than most other high-performance shoes, the Mundaka is definitely worth checking out.
These light, fleet, precise shoes mark one of the Spanish brand’s few forays into softer boots, and their innovation has paid off—the shoes crushed on steep boulders, sport, and the gym. “I dug the soft overall feel contrasted with the stiff, precision toebox,” said our tester. When he brought them on a tech-nasty offset 5.13 granite layback, the shoes locked right into the edging, scumming, and hooking.
