Tenaya Mastia Review

The Mastia is a good all-rounder with a varied focus, ranging from overhanging sport to bouldering on rock types which require that little bit of extra sensitivity. Out of the box the forefoot feels quite stiff, but given a bit of use the shoes soon soften up and enter their prime, which is perfect for smearing, albeit with a bit of support left over for edging. Their synthetic uppers mean that whilst they give a little, they don't give much, so don't buy them too small, and be aware that they are at the wider end of the spectrum. Whilst their price tag is undoubtedly premium, and the build quality is good, they perhaps lack that same level of finesse as the Italian boot brands. Overall though they're shoes that we like and will continue to keep wearing after this review has been written.