Tenaya Oasi Climbing shoes (5,5, black/grey) - Proving that comfort and high performance aren't mutually exclusive terms - the Oasi from Tenaya! The strongly pre-stressed shoe puts lots of pressure on the toes; as such, accurate footing on small structures such as an overhang or the roof of a bouldering cave no longer poses a problem. At the same time the fit ensures that the shoe is very comfortable to wear. With the elaborately designed, innovative closure system, the shoe fits exactly to the foot, almost like a second skin. The high quality Vibram XS Grip offers plenty of edge stability and a sensitivity for the tread underfoot, as well as excellent friction features. This creates confidence in the shoe! Great balance and dynamic flexibility are guaranteed on all route types, thanks to the MRRB (Maximum Range in Response and Balance) system. The SXRDynamics system ensures both comfort and excellent performance, by utilizing the foot's natural properties. Synthetic leather allows the Oasi to maintain its great fit over time, without wearing out. A soft cotton footbed absorbs sweat and contributes to a high level of comfort. Fans of upside-down bouldering, or those who feel most at home within the upper difficulty levels of sport climbing: the Oasi from Tenaya is definitely the right shoe for you!
Tenaya Oasi Climbing shoes (5,5, black/grey) - Proving that comfort and high performance aren't mutually exclusive terms - the Oasi from Tenaya! The strongly pre-stressed shoe puts lots of pressure on the toes; as such, accurate footing on small structures such as an overhang or the roof of a bouldering cave no longer poses a problem. At the same time the fit ensures that the shoe is very comfortable to wear. With the elaborately designed, innovative closure system, the shoe fits exactly to the foot, almost like a second skin. The high quality Vibram XS Grip offers plenty of edge stability and a sensitivity for the tread underfoot, as well as excellent friction features. This creates confidence in the shoe! Great balance and dynamic flexibility are guaranteed on all route types, thanks to the MRRB (Maximum Range in Response and Balance) system. The SXRDynamics system ensures both comfort and excellent performance, by utilizing the foot's natural properties. Synthetic leather allows the Oasi to maintain its great fit over time, without wearing out. A soft cotton footbed absorbs sweat and contributes to a high level of comfort. Fans of upside-down bouldering, or those who feel most at home within the upper difficulty levels of sport climbing: the Oasi from Tenaya is definitely the right shoe for you!
Tenaya Oasi Climbing shoes (5,5, black/grey) - Proving that comfort and high performance aren't mutually exclusive terms - the Oasi from Tenaya! The strongly pre-stressed shoe puts lots of pressure on the toes; as such, accurate footing on small structures such as an overhang or the roof of a bouldering cave no longer poses a problem. At the same time the fit ensures that the shoe is very comfortable to wear. With the elaborately designed, innovative closure system, the shoe fits exactly to the foot, almost like a second skin. The high quality Vibram XS Grip offers plenty of edge stability and a sensitivity for the tread underfoot, as well as excellent friction features. This creates confidence in the shoe! Great balance and dynamic flexibility are guaranteed on all route types, thanks to the MRRB (Maximum Range in Response and Balance) system. The SXRDynamics system ensures both comfort and excellent performance, by utilizing the foot's natural properties. Synthetic leather allows the Oasi to maintain its great fit over time, without wearing out. A soft cotton footbed absorbs sweat and contributes to a high level of comfort. Fans of upside-down bouldering, or those who feel most at home within the upper difficulty levels of sport climbing: the Oasi from Tenaya is definitely the right shoe for you!
Tenaya Oasi Climbing shoes (5,5, black/grey) - Proving that comfort and high performance aren't mutually exclusive terms - the Oasi from Tenaya! The strongly pre-stressed shoe puts lots of pressure on the toes; as such, accurate footing on small structures such as an overhang or the roof of a bouldering cave no longer poses a problem. At the same time the fit ensures that the shoe is very comfortable to wear. With the elaborately designed, innovative closure system, the shoe fits exactly to the foot, almost like a second skin. The high quality Vibram XS Grip offers plenty of edge stability and a sensitivity for the tread underfoot, as well as excellent friction features. This creates confidence in the shoe! Great balance and dynamic flexibility are guaranteed on all route types, thanks to the MRRB (Maximum Range in Response and Balance) system. The SXRDynamics system ensures both comfort and excellent performance, by utilizing the foot's natural properties. Synthetic leather allows the Oasi to maintain its great fit over time, without wearing out. A soft cotton footbed absorbs sweat and contributes to a high level of comfort. Fans of upside-down bouldering, or those who feel most at home within the upper difficulty levels of sport climbing: the Oasi from Tenaya is definitely the right shoe for you!
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originally posted on moosejaw.com
I've been climbing in a pair of Oasis for about a year.Pros:-- Supremely comfortable, without sacrificing much performance. I can easily wear them for a long pitch or two before I feel discomfort.-- Super sensitive, and capable in smearing;-- but also fairly precise and capable in edging, as well. That is, a pretty capable shoe all-around.-- Heel is a pretty good fit for me (low-volume heel) and hooks are good.-- Toe rubber is sufficient but not more.Cons:-- The velcro strap system on these shoes is horrible. They wear out quickly, won't stay closed, and flap around in the breeze. Just awful.-- The shoes use the old formulation of the Vibram XS Grip (not XS Grip 2); would hope to see the new one on such a high-end shoe.-- The midsole of the shoe is soft, ... MoreI've been climbing in a pair of Oasis for about a year.Pros:-- Supremely comfortable, without sacrificing much performance. I can easily wear them for a long pitch or two before I feel discomfort.-- Super sensitive, and capable in smearing;-- but also fairly precise and capable in edging, as well. That is, a pretty capable shoe all-around.-- Heel is a pretty good fit for me (low-volume heel) and hooks are good.-- Toe rubber is sufficient but not more.Cons:-- The velcro strap system on these shoes is horrible. They wear out quickly, won't stay closed, and flap around in the breeze. Just awful.-- The shoes use the old formulation of the Vibram XS Grip (not XS Grip 2); would hope to see the new one on such a high-end shoe.-- The midsole of the shoe is soft, meaning it will lose its downturn vs. a shoe like the Solution. But that's usually the trade off for a highly sensitive shoe.-- Durability in the upper is an issue; the rand is delaminating from the upper on both my shoes with only very typical and almost gentle use. But, the soles and the edge-rand seam are holding up very well.Fit:I think the fit is a narrow fit for a men's shoe, but slightly wide for a women's shoe. I found it comparable to and just wider than La Sportiva men's. You will want to size down---I typically wear 39-39.5 in most shoes, but needed a 38.5 in the Oasi. (I wear a 38.5 in the Solutions, and a 40-40.5 in the Katana Lace.) It's hard to say but I feel like mine stretched about 1/4-1/2 a size; a bit more than the Solutions.Overall:A comfortable but highly capable shoe. There are definitely some flaws, but they don't seriously detract from the shoe's total performance. Best for sport climbing indoors or out, since they can handle a variety of terrain, and be worn for long periods without pain.
originally posted on moosejaw.com
I don't really know how to describe all that's great about this shoe. What I think of first is how natural it feels on foot while climbing. To keep it simple, this is a shoe that I more or less forget that I'm wearing, because they are that comfortable (if the narrow last fits your foot that is). Combining that element of zero distraction, with the fact that these have a super precise pointed toe, enough downturn for steeper routes/boulders and a stiff enough toe for decent edging -- you get my go-to shoe.I have had to pick a con, it's that I don't love these for heel hooking. I feel like the Tenaya could improve the heel fit on their shoes a bit. It is good enough where it doesn't detract enough from my overall experience.I find Tenaya's sizing advice to be ... MoreI don't really know how to describe all that's great about this shoe. What I think of first is how natural it feels on foot while climbing. To keep it simple, this is a shoe that I more or less forget that I'm wearing, because they are that comfortable (if the narrow last fits your foot that is). Combining that element of zero distraction, with the fact that these have a super precise pointed toe, enough downturn for steeper routes/boulders and a stiff enough toe for decent edging -- you get my go-to shoe.I have had to pick a con, it's that I don't love these for heel hooking. I feel like the Tenaya could improve the heel fit on their shoes a bit. It is good enough where it doesn't detract enough from my overall experience.I find Tenaya's sizing advice to be pretty spot on. They recommend about 1 full size down from street shoe. My street shoe is 11.5/12 and I wear these in an 11 and a 10.5 and they are both great. If you really wanted to size down more, you probably could, but don't be fooled by the comfort of the shoe! I don't think it's entirely necessary to size down so much in these.I would also recommend the Oasi LV, Tarifa and Mundaka (Mundakas fit a bit wider up front).
originally posted on moosejaw.com
Most importantly it fits my foot well. I've tried Scarpa and La Sportiva but they didn't fit mt foot as well as the Tenaya. Love the two strap velcro. Sizing as expected. I wear size 11 street shoes and these are 10.5.
| Closing System | Velcro |
| Climbing Shoe Use | Boulder, Crag |
| Climbing Shoe Sole Type | Full Sole |
| Shoe Downturn | Intermediate |
| Climbing Shoe Upper Material | Cotton with TXT Treatment |
I've been climbing in a pair of Oasis for about a year.Pros:-- Supremely comfortable, without sacrificing much performance. I can easily wear them for a long pitch or two before I feel discomfort.-- Super sensitive, and capable in smearing;-- but also fairly precise and capable in edging, as well. That is, a pretty capable shoe all-around.-- Heel is a pretty good fit for me (low-volume heel) and hooks are good.-- Toe rubber is sufficient but not more.Cons:-- The velcro strap system on these shoes is horrible. They wear out quickly, won't stay closed, and flap around in the breeze. Just awful.-- The shoes use the old formulation of the Vibram XS Grip (not XS Grip 2); would hope to see the new one on such a high-end shoe.-- The midsole of the shoe is soft, ... MoreI've been climbing in a pair of Oasis for about a year.Pros:-- Supremely comfortable, without sacrificing much performance. I can easily wear them for a long pitch or two before I feel discomfort.-- Super sensitive, and capable in smearing;-- but also fairly precise and capable in edging, as well. That is, a pretty capable shoe all-around.-- Heel is a pretty good fit for me (low-volume heel) and hooks are good.-- Toe rubber is sufficient but not more.Cons:-- The velcro strap system on these shoes is horrible. They wear out quickly, won't stay closed, and flap around in the breeze. Just awful.-- The shoes use the old formulation of the Vibram XS Grip (not XS Grip 2); would hope to see the new one on such a high-end shoe.-- The midsole of the shoe is soft, meaning it will lose its downturn vs. a shoe like the Solution. But that's usually the trade off for a highly sensitive shoe.-- Durability in the upper is an issue; the rand is delaminating from the upper on both my shoes with only very typical and almost gentle use. But, the soles and the edge-rand seam are holding up very well.Fit:I think the fit is a narrow fit for a men's shoe, but slightly wide for a women's shoe. I found it comparable to and just wider than La Sportiva men's. You will want to size down---I typically wear 39-39.5 in most shoes, but needed a 38.5 in the Oasi. (I wear a 38.5 in the Solutions, and a 40-40.5 in the Katana Lace.) It's hard to say but I feel like mine stretched about 1/4-1/2 a size; a bit more than the Solutions.Overall:A comfortable but highly capable shoe. There are definitely some flaws, but they don't seriously detract from the shoe's total performance. Best for sport climbing indoors or out, since they can handle a variety of terrain, and be worn for long periods without pain.
I don't really know how to describe all that's great about this shoe. What I think of first is how natural it feels on foot while climbing. To keep it simple, this is a shoe that I more or less forget that I'm wearing, because they are that comfortable (if the narrow last fits your foot that is). Combining that element of zero distraction, with the fact that these have a super precise pointed toe, enough downturn for steeper routes/boulders and a stiff enough toe for decent edging -- you get my go-to shoe.I have had to pick a con, it's that I don't love these for heel hooking. I feel like the Tenaya could improve the heel fit on their shoes a bit. It is good enough where it doesn't detract enough from my overall experience.I find Tenaya's sizing advice to be ... MoreI don't really know how to describe all that's great about this shoe. What I think of first is how natural it feels on foot while climbing. To keep it simple, this is a shoe that I more or less forget that I'm wearing, because they are that comfortable (if the narrow last fits your foot that is). Combining that element of zero distraction, with the fact that these have a super precise pointed toe, enough downturn for steeper routes/boulders and a stiff enough toe for decent edging -- you get my go-to shoe.I have had to pick a con, it's that I don't love these for heel hooking. I feel like the Tenaya could improve the heel fit on their shoes a bit. It is good enough where it doesn't detract enough from my overall experience.I find Tenaya's sizing advice to be pretty spot on. They recommend about 1 full size down from street shoe. My street shoe is 11.5/12 and I wear these in an 11 and a 10.5 and they are both great. If you really wanted to size down more, you probably could, but don't be fooled by the comfort of the shoe! I don't think it's entirely necessary to size down so much in these.I would also recommend the Oasi LV, Tarifa and Mundaka (Mundakas fit a bit wider up front).
Most importantly it fits my foot well. I've tried Scarpa and La Sportiva but they didn't fit mt foot as well as the Tenaya. Love the two strap velcro. Sizing as expected. I wear size 11 street shoes and these are 10.5.
Been climbing for about 6 years off and on(two pulley injuries) and I've worn five ten for maybe 4 years now. I've worn and owned multiple pairs of the purple and new blue quantums, old dragons, blue, black and green team shoes and I'm currently on my third pair of hi angles, I always thought five ten fit my foot well. I will say to this date I have not found a shoe that fits my foot better than these shoes did straight from the box, he first time I wore them was a day trip outside. I've just never worn shoes that have been as good as these shoes are at all of the things they are good at such as, sensitive rubber, custom adjusting strap system, flexible kinda split sole and soft insole against skin.These shoes just provide less pressure points to my feet and shape ... MoreBeen climbing for about 6 years off and on(two pulley injuries) and I've worn five ten for maybe 4 years now. I've worn and owned multiple pairs of the purple and new blue quantums, old dragons, blue, black and green team shoes and I'm currently on my third pair of hi angles, I always thought five ten fit my foot well. I will say to this date I have not found a shoe that fits my foot better than these shoes did straight from the box, he first time I wore them was a day trip outside. I've just never worn shoes that have been as good as these shoes are at all of the things they are good at such as, sensitive rubber, custom adjusting strap system, flexible kinda split sole and soft insole against skin.These shoes just provide less pressure points to my feet and shape to my foot much better than other brands of shoes I've worn. I will say compared to my hi angle smallest sizing( US 10) these shoes run a full size large. Based off my foot and how I size my bouldering shoes (tighter for bouldering, I would recommend a full size down from a five ten hi angle if you want them to boulder with but even matching sizes still works for rope or all day climbing just as good. I've only worn them once so I can't speak about longevity of straps or basic shoe construction however l climbed at my current limit just fine and felt more comfortable in the oasi's than I did in my broken in outdoor pair of hi angles.
I have been wearing the same pair for two years now, resoled twice, ready to purchase a fresh pair of the same size and style. Excellent use deep water soloing, techy vertical slap, steep and overhanging with heel and toes hooking, by far my preferred shoe. I keep finding myself trying to use my scarpa instincts or my sportiva solutions, but I always find my self grabbing the Tenaya Oasi. Been wearing la sportiva for the majority of my 9 year climbing career, 90% outdoors, and have found myself leaning toward the Tenayas most consistently. Precise, comfortable, agressive without pain, and suprisingly durable. Have not tried any of the other styles, but I like what I like.
On my third pair of Oasi’s now! Perfect shoe for long/narrow feet. Aggressive enough to really dial down on overhang and soft enough to feel the holds without crippling you. The zip system allows you to tighten the top of the shoe as well as the heel so you get a more bespoke fit.
Coming from using solutions, these shoes arent as agressive but still affable for overhangs and hooks. Its much softer whish is what I personally was looking for but the heel does pale in comparison to some of the competition in its category. The heel rubber doesnt cover the whole heel and is rather a thick strip across the bottom versus all around.Overall I climb indoors and would recommend this shoe wholeheartedly for such.
From the second you put this shoe on you notice how comfortable it is out of the box. The Oasi fits in exactly the same size as the la sportiva solution, and remains true to size without hardly any stretch. The best part? NO PAIN! The combination of a more flexible midsole with the comfortability of the sock like lycra tongue gives you the sensitivity and performance I was looking for without my toes going numb in mere minutes. The shoe started out perfect for steeper terrain, but as it broke in and the edge got a little less precise, it's become my go-to shoe for slabbier, vertical climbing. I feel like i can stand on a dime edge with these bad boys. For a more aggressive shoe, also check out the Iati (same size again as LS Solutions) a stiffer midsole and toe box, ... MoreFrom the second you put this shoe on you notice how comfortable it is out of the box. The Oasi fits in exactly the same size as the la sportiva solution, and remains true to size without hardly any stretch. The best part? NO PAIN! The combination of a more flexible midsole with the comfortability of the sock like lycra tongue gives you the sensitivity and performance I was looking for without my toes going numb in mere minutes. The shoe started out perfect for steeper terrain, but as it broke in and the edge got a little less precise, it's become my go-to shoe for slabbier, vertical climbing. I feel like i can stand on a dime edge with these bad boys. For a more aggressive shoe, also check out the Iati (same size again as LS Solutions) a stiffer midsole and toe box, but again - no pain.
Ok so I have had multiple LS Soultions and had always been happy, a friend recommended Oasi for a more comfortable gym shoe.. HOLY cow, these are the most flexible aggressive bouldering shoes I have ever put on, I feel with how soft they are I may burn through them much quicker but with the build quality and comfort I’m MORE than happy to pay for another. I’m a convert to this Incredible and soft shoe and if you are looking for something to compete and possibly surpass (on comfort) the solutions look no further and be happy.PS — downsize a full size! This coming from someone who complains about comfort and didn’t downsize their solutions at all and downsized their Oasi a half size. After doing the “hot shower” breaking in method 2-3 times these stretched easily a ... MoreOk so I have had multiple LS Soultions and had always been happy, a friend recommended Oasi for a more comfortable gym shoe.. HOLY cow, these are the most flexible aggressive bouldering shoes I have ever put on, I feel with how soft they are I may burn through them much quicker but with the build quality and comfort I’m MORE than happy to pay for another. I’m a convert to this Incredible and soft shoe and if you are looking for something to compete and possibly surpass (on comfort) the solutions look no further and be happy.PS — downsize a full size! This coming from someone who complains about comfort and didn’t downsize their solutions at all and downsized their Oasi a half size. After doing the “hot shower” breaking in method 2-3 times these stretched easily a full size.
I’ve been using the Tenaya Oasi for a few months now, and it’s quickly become my favorite climbing shoe. The best part? It’s super versatile. Whether I’m bouldering, tackling steep sport routes, or even working on more delicate slab climbs, these shoes just handle it all.The fit is amazing—thanks to the Velcro system, I can dial it in exactly how I want. They’re curved and aggressive, but surprisingly comfortable. I don’t feel the need to rip them off between climbs, which is a huge plus on longer days. The precision is top-notch, especially when it comes to tiny footholds and tricky heel hooks.
| Closing System | Velcro |
| Climbing Shoe Use | Boulder, Crag |
| Climbing Shoe Sole Type | Full Sole |
| Shoe Downturn | Intermediate |
| Climbing Shoe Upper Material | Cotton with TXT Treatment |
