Are you looking for an ultra-precise lace-up slipper for micro footholds on slabs and vertical climbing? 🎯 The Tenaya Masai is designed to excel where precision and finesse are essential.
🧗 Product Presentation
The Tenaya Masai is a slipper developed from the RA project, with a clear goal: maximize performance on small holds, rounded edges and technical cracks. It is distinguished by its fine and asymmetrical toe, which concentrates power at the tip of the foot for formidable precision.
Its integral lacing system allows a perfect fit to all foot shapes, while its construction combines rigidity and comfort, making long sessions on technical walls more bearable. A modernized classic slipper, with a minimalist yet highly effective design.
🌟 Best Uses
🔍 Main Technical Features
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Type: Technical climbing slipper
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Shape: Asymmetrical, concentrated toe
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Closure: Integral lacing
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Upper: Microfiber
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Lining: Treated TXT cotton
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Insole: Stretchtex multi-layer TST
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Midsole: 2D PLT 10
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Outsole: Vibram XS Grip 4 mm
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Weight: 340 g
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Sizes: UK 2 to 13 (with half sizes)
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Rigidity: 3.5/5
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Sensitivity: 3.5/5
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FWR (width adjustment): 3/5
💪 Product Benefits
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Extreme precision 🎯: Sharp toe for micro holds and cracks.
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Custom fit 🧵: Integral lacing that adapts to all foot shapes.
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Vertical versatility 🧗: Ideal on slabs, walls, and moderately overhanging routes.
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Surprising comfort 😌: Good foot hold without pressure points.
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Efficient Construction 🧱 : No superfluous elements, just efficiency.
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✅ Advantages
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❌ Disadvantages
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| Precision on micro-supports |
Less effective on large volumes |
| Millimeter adjustment |
Lacing takes longer to adjust than velcro |
| Useful rigidity on slabs |
Less suitable for very dynamic modern bouldering |
🔄 Comparison with other models
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❤️ Why we love it
"At DÉLIRE, we appreciate the Tenaya Masai for its unmatched precision and its ability to excel on the trickiest micro-holds. A minimalist shoe that does exactly what it's asked to do."
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Is the Masai suitable for bouldering? A: It can be suitable for technical bouldering, but is less adapted to explosive movements.
Q: Is it a good model for long routes? A: Yes, its precision and relative comfort make it a good ally on the wall.
Q: Is the lacing long to adjust? A: It takes a bit more time, but allows for a more precise adjustment than velcro.
📏 Size and Fit Guide
The Tenaya Masai fits true to size. For long routes or a comfortable fit, take your street shoe size. For more precision, go down half a size.
📝 Usage and Maintenance Tips
🧼 Maintenance : Clean the sole regularly and keep the shoes away from moisture.
🛠️ Tip : Use differential lacing to better distribute pressure on the foot.
🏁 Conclusion
The Tenaya Masai is a precise, rigid, and reliable model, perfect for climbers seeking control and finesse on slabs and verticals. A must-have for precision enthusiasts.
