The Tarantula from the Italian brand La Sportiva is a climbing shoe that has won the hearts of recreational climbers and beginners around the world. It combines excellent design with practical functionality that you’ll appreciate during your first attempts on both climbing walls and rock faces. Thanks to the highly grippy FriXion rubber, you’ll feel confident on the wall even if your technique isn’t perfect yet. Comfort and reliability—these are the words that best describe these climbing shoes.
- Maximum grip for a confident climber
The FriXion sole is the best choice for those who need reliable grip and a secure footing with every step. - Convenient fastening for quick entry
Reliable Velcro straps with buckles that work together allow you to quickly put on and take off your climbing shoes.
- A versatile model for everyone
- Ideal for beginners
- Suitable for normal or wider feet
- Sufficient safety on steps
Specifications:
Upper: Leather
Lining: Unlined
Midsole: LaSpoFlex 1.8 mm
Closure: Velcro
Outsole: FriXion Black 4 mm
Weight per pair: 540 g
For more than 85 years La Sportiva has been making the highest quality technical boots in the world for alpine climbing. La Sportiva's headquarters are located in a small mountain town at the foot of the Dolomites. La Sportiva is a family business, many of its employees come from families that have been with the company for eight decades. It's a unique situation in the modern corporate world. It is also unique that La Sportiva manufactures more than half of its goods in a small, company-owned and operated factory in Italy.
Footwear
The foot length corresponds to a deduction of approximately 2.5 mm on each side
For LA SPORTIVA footwear, we recommend ordering at least half a size larger than the size of the shoes you normally wear!
For example, a user who normally wears size 42 shoes will find that LA SPORTIVA size 43 fits well.
Woman's footwear
| EU | 34 | 34,5 | 35 | 35,5 | 36 | 36,5 | 37 | 37,5 | 38 | 38,5 | 39 | 39,5 | 40 | 40,5 | 41 | 41,5 | 42 |
| US | 3,5 | 3,5 | 4 | 4,5 | 5 | 5 | 5,5 | 6 | 6,5 | 6,5 | 7 | 7,5 | 8 | 8,5 | 8,5 | 9 | 9,5 |
| Insole length in cm | 21 | 21,3 | 21,5 | 22 | 22,5 | 22,8 | 23 | 23,5 | 23,8 | 24 | 24,5 | 24,8 | 25 | 25,5 | 26 | 26,3 | 26,5 |
Man's footwear
| EU | 39 | 39,5 | 40 | 40,5 | 41 | 41,5 | 42 | 42,5 | 43 | 43,5 | 44 | 44,5 | 45 | 45,5 | 46 | 46,5 | 47 |
| UK | 6 | 6 | 6,5 | 7 | 7,5 | 7,5 | 8 | 8,5 | 9 | 9 | 9,5 | 10 | 10,5 | 11 | 11,5 | 11,5 | 12 |
| Insole length in cm | 24,5 | 25 | 25,5 | 25,8 | 26 | 26,3 | 26,5 | 27 | 27,5 | 27,8 | 28 | 28,5 | 29 | 29,5 | 30 | 30,5 | 31 |
Men's Clothing
| EU | S/46 | M/48 | L/50 | XL/52 | XXL / 54 |
| USA | XS | S | M | L | XL |
| Height (cm) | 170-173 | 173-176 | 176-179 | 179-182 | 182-185 |
| Sleeve length (cm) | 81/82 | 83/84 | 85/86 | 87/88 | 89/90 |
| Leg length from the waist (cm) | 103-106 | 105-108 | 107-110 | 109-112 | 111-114 |
| Neck circumference | 37/38 | 39/40 | 41/42 | 43/44 | 45/46 |
| Shoulder width (cm) | 44 | 45,5 | 47 | 48,5 | 50 |
| Chest (cm) | 92-95 | 96-99 | 100-103 | 104-107 | 108-111 |
| Stride (cm) | 80-83 | 84-87 | 88-91 | 92-95 | 96-99 |
| Hipps (cm) | 96-99 | 100-103 | 104-107 | 108-111 | 112-115 |
Women's clothing
| EU | 40/34 | 42/36 | 44/38 | 46/40 | 48/42 |
| USA | XS | S | M | L | XL |
| Height (cm) | 162-165 | 164-167 | 168-171 | 170-173 | 172- 175 |
| Sleeve length (cm) | 75 | 77,5 | 79 | 81,5 | 83 |
| Leg length from the waist (cm) | 102-105 | 103-106 | 104-107 | 105-108 | 106-109 |
| Neck circumference | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 |
| Shoulder width (cm) | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 |
| Chest (cm) | 86-89 | 90-93 | 94-97 | 98-101 | 102-105 |
| Stride (cm) | 62-65 | 66-69 | 70-73 | 74-77 | 78-81 |
| Hipps (cm) | 90-93 | 94-97 | 98-101 | 102-105 | 106-109 |
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