La Sportiva Tarantula Climbing Shoe

Just like the itsy spider, the La Sportiva Tarantula Climbing Shoe can crawl up damn near anything, but unlike bitsy spiders, it keeps climbing in the gym even when it’s rainy out. This is one of La Sportiva’s best options for beginners. It’s extremely comfortable and has the stiff support needed to keep your toes comfortable as you learn how to reach faraway holds in high places. A flat profile, low asymmetry, and a stretchy, adaptable leather upper all work together to keep you comfortable so you don’t have to take your climbing shoes off in between each climb.

• La Sportiva’s ideal starter shoe for rock climbing and classes at the gym
• Flat, low asymmetric profile fine-tuned for comfort while learning
• Unlined leather upper stretches and adapts to your foot shape for greater comfort
• FriXion RS rubber sole ensures grip on footholds in the gym and on rock
• LaspoFlex midsole maintains stiff support for technical, vertical terrain
• Dual hook-and-loop adjustment ensures a solid fit

• Weight: 240g; 8.4oz (½ Pair)
• Upper: Leather, 2 Heel Pull-Tabs, FriXion Rubber
• Lining: Unlined
• Midsole: LaspoFlex (1.8mm)
• Outsole: FriXion RS (5mm)
• Last: RL 45 (Slip-Lasted)
• Profile: Flat
• Asymmetry: Low
• Closure: Dual Hook-and-Loop

 Important  for California Residents: This product may expose you to chemicals including hexavalent chromium, formaldehyde, and perfluorinated compounds, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to