Easy comfort. More precise footwork.

The Tenaya Arai is a versatile progression shoe with a slight downturn, supportive construction and a quick dual-strap fit. Designed to feel comfortable from the start, it still gives developing climbers the precision needed for small edges, rounded holds, cracks and everyday indoor or outdoor climbing.

Why You’ll Love It

• Comfort-led performance - The supportive shape is forgiving enough for long sessions while improving precision over rental shoes.
• Adaptable adjustment - Two hook-and-loop straps spread tension securely across a range of foot shapes.
• Useful all-round shape - A slight downturn helps on smaller footholds without making the shoe overly specialised.
• Training durability - The 4mm rubber outsole and reinforced construction suit regular indoor and outdoor mileage.

Key Features

• Slightly downturned progression shape
• Dual hook-and-loop closure
• Padded bellows tongue
• Supportive multi-layer construction
• Durable 4mm rubber outsole

Technical Specifications

• Upper - Microfibre
• Closure - Dual hook-and-loop straps
• Outsole - 4mm rubber
• Construction - Supportive multi-layer insole
• Approximate listed weight - 320g
• Fit - Adaptable all-round fit
• Colour - Teal
• UK sizes - 2 to 12 in half sizes

Perfect For

• Beginners moving beyond rental shoes
• Indoor climbing and bouldering
• Everyday sport climbing
• Training, small edges and rounded holds

Important Information

Climbing-shoe fit varies by model, foot shape and intended use. Use Tenaya’s size guidance and, where possible, try the shoes before climbing. Inspect footwear regularly and stop using it if damage affects fit, support or performance.