Frixion RS
sticky rubber soles for all types of mountain activities can be adapted to provide super grip. Black FriXion RS is the stickiest of the FriXion rubber used in rock climbing shoes.
Tarantulace Men 2021
Description
The TarantuLace is an unlined leather climbing shoe with asymmetric shape for advanced performance. The RN45 shoe shape is great for upper end performance without hurting your toes. The synthetic leather overlay lacing harness adds great support for entry to mid level climbers and the unlined leather is comfortable and soft. The aggressive rubber heel rand lets you stand in micro edges and the FriXion® RS rubber is hard wearing yet sticky for long life. This is great shoe for gym climbers and outdoor climbers that need a one-quiver shoe that does it all.
Quick pull lacing harness that delivers a snug precise fit.
Durable FriXion® RS rubber compound for great grip and durability.
Lined tongue for moisture management.
Retail price
US$ 85.00
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| Weight | 520 g Single : 260 g / 9.3 oz |
| Closure Type | Lace |
| Gender | Men |
| Volume | High Wide |
| Sizing Information |
European sizes 34-48, including half sizes. La Sportiva Shoes are built on European half sizes which are smaller increments than US half sizes.  la_sportiva_shoe_comparison_chart.jpg la_sportiva_shoe_comparison_graph.jpg
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| Best Use (Highest Performance) | All-around |
| Asymmetry | Low |
| Tongue Details | not provided by the brand |
| Last Details | Shape: Flat (comfort) Construction: Slip Lasted Last : RN 45 This means the last has a round toe, it is very minimally arched (flat) and has low asymmetry. |
| Upper Material | not provided by the brand Leather / Synthetic Leather |
| Midsole Material | 1.8 mm LaspoFlex |
| Sole Material | 5.0 mm
FriXion® RS
Rand: not provided by the brand |
| Footbed Lining | Unlined |
LaspoFlex
Super lightweight, ultra-thin synthetic fiber-laminate designed for maximum torsion rigidity.
Other Shoe Versions male female
Turns you into Tarantula man/woman!
by xFlavxCorex on 07/11/2021Pros
Price
Comfort
Familiarity
I’ve used it a ton
Very comfortable beginner shoe
by Griff6014 on 02/4/2020Pros
Very comfortable
Lace up and leather lets this show to shape to your foot once broken in
Cons
Rubber could be better which would make this a great beginner to intermediate or back up shoe
Familiarity
I’ve used it a ton
Disclaimer
I used to climb in college (20+ years ago) and could have/should have gone straight to an aggressive shoe when getting back into climbing last summer.
Despite all the new technologies flooding the climbing shoe world, sometimes you just want a simple, inexpensive shoe. The Tarantulace is exactly that. For less than half the price of a high-end shoe you get a quality-made Italian shoe fitted with sticky rubber that would make the Stone Masters of a bygone era murderously jealous. Sure, better shoes do exist, but for plenty of folks, the performance benefits of a top-scoring shoe won't be worth the added costs. For less than the hundred dollars, the Tarantulace performs reasonably well in all areas while providing above-average durability. For these reasons its our Top Pick for Beginners and Tight Budgets.
I have been using the Tarantulace for a few years now on most of my moderate grade, long routes. They are my ‘go-to’ shoe for routes on the Flatirons, Wind Tower, or many of the classics of Eldorado Canyon. Last June, my partner, Bill and I climbed several enchainments at The Leap near Lake Tahoe, California. Training for an alpine trip to Chamonix, we started our climbs at dusk and climbed well into the wee-hours of the night. Temperatures ranged from the low 40’s to the mid 60’s. Because of the relaxed fit, I could easily slip on a light pair of wool socks to keep warm. Our enchainments ranged in length from seven to eight hours of climbing. We managed five routes and 2,400 vertical feet per night.
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