Are you looking for a climbing shoe that can accompany you during long training days or varied climbing sessions, without compromising precision? 🎯 The Tenaya Arai combines comfort, performance, and adaptability, allowing you to climb longer with more enjoyment.
🧗 Product Presentation
The Tenaya Arai is designed to offer an excellent balance between sensitivity, moderate rigidity, and comfortable fit. Its unique profile combines the advantages of flat and curved shoes, with a slightly accentuated toe that enhances precision on micro footholds.
Equipped with a reinforced microfiber upper with rubber, a four-layer midsole, and a padded gusseted tongue, it ensures excellent force transfer while maintaining remarkable comfort. Its velcro closure allows for quick adjustments, while its highly adaptable fit suits a wide variety of feet.
🌟 Best Uses
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Intensive indoor training
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Bouldering and sport climbing outdoors
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Technical routes with varied footholds
🔍 Main Technical Features
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Type: Versatile climbing shoe, comfort/performance
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Shape: Hybrid flat/curved with marked toe
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Closure: Velcro
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Upper: Microfiber with rubber reinforcement at the front
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Tongue: Padded gusseted with wide opening
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Lining: TXT treated cotton
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Insole: Multi-layer Stretchtex
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Midsole: 2D PLT 10 (4 micro-layers)
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Outsole: 4 mm rubber
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Weight: 320 g
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Sizes: UK 2 to 12 (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 fit): 5/5
💪 Product Advantages
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Great comfort of use 😌 : Ideal for climbing for a long time without pain.
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Very good adaptability 🧵 : Suitable for all foot shapes.
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Effective precision 🎯 : Reinforced tip for demanding placements.
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Quick closure ⚡ : Simple and reliable Velcro.
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Optimized force transfer 💥 : Multi-layer sole and midsole.
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✅ Advantages
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❌ Disadvantages
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| Long-lasting comfort |
Less aggressive for extreme overhangs |
| Wide morphological compatibility |
Less precise than very arched models |
| Excellent breathability |
More moderate sensitivity on tiny footholds |
🔄 Comparison with other models
Similar models at Tenaya :
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❤️ Why we love it
"At DÉLIRE, the Tenaya Arai is a reliable ally for those looking for a comfortable, effective, and durable shoe to climb without unnecessary fatigue. It's an excellent choice for long training days and technical progression."
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Is the Arai suitable for beginners? A: Yes, but also for intermediate climbers looking for a reliable and durable shoe.
Q: Is it suitable for long sessions? A: Absolutely, its comfort is a major asset for regular training.
Q: Is it effective on small holds? A: Yes, thanks to its slightly rigid tip and multi-layer midsole.
📏 Size and fit guide
The Tenaya Arai fits true to size. Take your usual size for optimal comfort, or half a size down for a snugger fit.
📝 Usage and Maintenance Tips
🧼 Maintenance: Allow to air dry after each session and clean the rubber with a soft brush.
🛠️ Tip: Perfect for alternating with a more aggressive model during varied sessions.
🏁 Conclusion
The Tenaya Arai is a reliable and comfortable shoe, ideal for training or long sessions on rock and in the gym. It offers an excellent compromise between comfort and performance, in an accessible and well-thought-out design.
