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They make fantastic models for all styles of climbing.
The Tarantulace is an ideal all-arounder.
We ask a lot of our bouldering shoes.
Blount notes that what you lose in comfort you get back in precision and performance.
Bouldering is like the 50-yard dash, with routes lasting maybe five minutes at time, she says.
Thus, comfort is more of a priority here than it is when youre bouldering.
Generally, you should look for a more moderate shoe that doesnt pinch or feel too tight.
And that feel and fit are key to sending.
Beyond general designs, Tenaya makes some of the best climbing shoes for narrow feet, according to Bittner.
