Tarantulace women’s climbing shoes are a very popular model among recreational climbers and beginners. You will especially appreciate their great design, comfort and the fact that they don’t crawl right away. They are mainly used on the artificial wall, but you can certainly make a lot of nice ascents with them when you are starting out on the rocks. The FriXion sole from the black series has the most grippy type of rubber, so the shoes hold well, even if you don’t have perfect technique yet. Climbing shoes fit a normal or wider foot. The lacing fastening allows you to regulate the tightening of the climbing shoes on the leg.
Tarantulace women’s climbing shoes are a very popular model among recreational climbers and beginners. You will especially appreciate their great design, comfort and the fact that they don’t crawl right away. They are mainly used on the artificial wall, but you can certainly make a lot of nice ascents with them when you are starting out on the rocks. The FriXion sole from the black series has the most grippy type of rubber, so the shoes hold well, even if you don’t have perfect technique yet. Climbing shoes fit a normal or wider foot. The lacing fastening allows you to regulate the tightening of the climbing shoes on the leg.
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The lowest price for La Sportiva Tarantulace Womens Climbing Shoe - Topaz/Red Plum right now is $121.32 at Oliunìd, compared across 3 retailers.
The all-time low was $114.98 on 19 July 2025 — today's price is 6% above the lowest ever. That's a little above the best price we've seen.
Prices last updated 21 Mar 2026.
La Sportiva Tarantulace Womens Climbing Shoe - Topaz/Red Plum
Tarantulace women’s climbing shoes are a very popular model among recreational climbers and beginners. You will especially appreciate their great design, comfort and the fact that they don’t crawl right away. They are mainly used on the artificial wall, but you can certainly make a lot of nice ascents with them when you are starting out on the rocks. The FriXion sole from the black series has the most grippy type of rubber, so the shoes hold well, even if you don’t have perfect technique yet. Climbing shoes fit a normal or wider foot. The lacing fastening allows you to regulate the tightening of the climbing shoes on the leg.
Tarantulace women’s climbing shoes are a very popular model among recreational climbers and beginners. You will especially appreciate their great design, comfort and the fact that they don’t crawl right away. They are mainly used on the artificial wall, but you can certainly make a lot of nice ascents with them when you are starting out on the rocks. The FriXion sole from the black series has the most grippy type of rubber, so the shoes hold well, even if you don’t have perfect technique yet. Climbing shoes fit a normal or wider foot. The lacing fastening allows you to regulate the tightening of the climbing shoes on the leg.
Last updated at 21/03/2026 16:23:37
La Sportiva Tarantulace Woman Topaz / Red Plum women's climbing shoes-36.5
Delivery by 31 Mar $64.36
La Sportiva Tarantulace Womens Climbing Shoe Topaz/Red Plum l Size 36.5 l Summit Gear
Free delivery between 25 Mar – 2 Apr
La Sportiva Tarantulace Womens Climbing Shoe - Topaz/Red Plum W 36.5 EU / Topaz/Red Plum
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originally posted on REI
I am very new to bouldering, so I was looking for shoes in the lower price range. These fit my budget, but it was hard to find my exact size. A smaller size was tight and uncomfortable, while the ones I have now (half size larger) fit comfortably when I walk, but have a little give when I climb, making me feel less confident on more difficult routes. It is also annoying to have to tighten them or tie the laces every so often. Overall, not too bad.
originally posted on REI
These were my first climbing shoes. I bought them a year ago and used them every single day. They're really comfortable to wear for wide feet. I'm a women's size 10 and wear 42s.This could be due to lots of wear and maybe not good technique at first, but the toe rubber wore out to the point that there's a hole in the shoe, and I can see the blue material next to it.I would recommend these for someone who wants a show they aren't using daily or if are just trying out climbing shoes.
originally posted on REI
I really like this shoe, it they my wide feet well and I find them comfortable with the right grip for climbing. I climb around a 5.10+ mostly. Like another commenter said they do break down pretty fast I had a toe hole within 6 months with twice a week climbs. Other than that I enjoy them. I wear a 8.5 in tennis shoes and a 37 in these so you may need to try a few sizes to determine the write fit. I'll get another pair just because I like the fit but wish they lasted longer. I hope the next reiteration has the same fit but longer lasting.
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| size | W 36.5 EU |
| color | Topaz/Red Plum |
La Sportiva Tarantulace Woman Topaz / Red Plum women's climbing shoes-36.5
Delivery by 31 Mar $64.36
La Sportiva Tarantulace Womens Climbing Shoe Topaz/Red Plum l Size 36.5 l Summit Gear
Free delivery between 25 Mar – 2 Apr
La Sportiva Tarantulace Womens Climbing Shoe - Topaz/Red Plum W 36.5 EU / Topaz/Red Plum
Free delivery between Tue – Thu
I am very new to bouldering, so I was looking for shoes in the lower price range. These fit my budget, but it was hard to find my exact size. A smaller size was tight and uncomfortable, while the ones I have now (half size larger) fit comfortably when I walk, but have a little give when I climb, making me feel less confident on more difficult routes. It is also annoying to have to tighten them or tie the laces every so often. Overall, not too bad.
These were my first climbing shoes. I bought them a year ago and used them every single day. They're really comfortable to wear for wide feet. I'm a women's size 10 and wear 42s.This could be due to lots of wear and maybe not good technique at first, but the toe rubber wore out to the point that there's a hole in the shoe, and I can see the blue material next to it.I would recommend these for someone who wants a show they aren't using daily or if are just trying out climbing shoes.
I really like this shoe, it they my wide feet well and I find them comfortable with the right grip for climbing. I climb around a 5.10+ mostly. Like another commenter said they do break down pretty fast I had a toe hole within 6 months with twice a week climbs. Other than that I enjoy them. I wear a 8.5 in tennis shoes and a 37 in these so you may need to try a few sizes to determine the write fit. I'll get another pair just because I like the fit but wish they lasted longer. I hope the next reiteration has the same fit but longer lasting.
I use these for indoor beginner climbing. These work well for my wider toes and narrower heel. I had a hard time finding beginner climbing shoes without space under my heel (sized correctly), but these are shallow enough I can get my heel back into the shoe. I wish the height of the heel portion was a little shorter so it didn’t rub my Achilles, but other than that they are comfortable. Easy break in and they hold well on the wall. Not sure how durable they’ll be, but good for the price.
This is my first pair of climbing shoes. The neutral profile makes them very comfortable. I usually wear US 7/7.5 in my nike sneakers and bought tarantulace in 36.5 (US 5.5 I believe?) to get a snug fit as they do stretch quite a bit because of the leather upper. I am overall satisfied and would definitely recommend them to beginners. However, they were not very durable for me. The side glue (connecting the rand rubber and sole rubber) lost power within a month or two, but I didn't exchange for a new pair because it did not affect climbing much. After 5 months (I go climbing once a week), the toe rand rubber wear out to the point I can see the blue suede inside. Rands are not resole-able and the price is not worth resoling, and I also want to get more ... MoreThis is my first pair of climbing shoes. The neutral profile makes them very comfortable. I usually wear US 7/7.5 in my nike sneakers and bought tarantulace in 36.5 (US 5.5 I believe?) to get a snug fit as they do stretch quite a bit because of the leather upper. I am overall satisfied and would definitely recommend them to beginners. However, they were not very durable for me. The side glue (connecting the rand rubber and sole rubber) lost power within a month or two, but I didn't exchange for a new pair because it did not affect climbing much. After 5 months (I go climbing once a week), the toe rand rubber wear out to the point I can see the blue suede inside. Rands are not resole-able and the price is not worth resoling, and I also want to get more moderate/aggressive shoes for my next pair, so I decide to leave them for outdoor climbing and retire them when I see holes.
I can't remember when I first bought my last pair of the Tarantulace but I used them for a cumulative of 2 years of climbing before I had to get new ones. I loved them, they were great and didn't hold me back from the climbs I wanted to do. I was climbing V5-V7 range in them and top roping up to 5.12.This year, they really needed to be replaced so I bought these. They didn't hold up well at all. Within a month the toe has lost some of it's rubber and the blue is showing through. I'm exchanging for a new pair in the hopes that I got a dud, but I somehow doubt it.Also... the color choices this year are just unfortunate and when it has come up in conversation, many seem to agree.Overall disappointed, this should be the same shoe I bought 3-4 years ago... but it ... MoreI can't remember when I first bought my last pair of the Tarantulace but I used them for a cumulative of 2 years of climbing before I had to get new ones. I loved them, they were great and didn't hold me back from the climbs I wanted to do. I was climbing V5-V7 range in them and top roping up to 5.12.This year, they really needed to be replaced so I bought these. They didn't hold up well at all. Within a month the toe has lost some of it's rubber and the blue is showing through. I'm exchanging for a new pair in the hopes that I got a dud, but I somehow doubt it.Also... the color choices this year are just unfortunate and when it has come up in conversation, many seem to agree.Overall disappointed, this should be the same shoe I bought 3-4 years ago... but it clearly isn't.
I'm a new climber, so I recently purchased these shoes for bouldering. I can't comment on their performance yet, but I can talk a bit about sizing/fit and comfort.1) These are very comfortable shoes. I tried on other pairs of Sportivas, and this pair is by far the most flexible and roomy. The rubber has a bit of give, but it's very stable. There is ample room in the toe box. My left foot is slightly bigger than my right foot, so I can customize the fit a bit better with the laces and tighten them as they stretch.2) As for sizing, my shoe size is more like an 8.25 - I usually wear an 8 or 8.5 depending on the brand, fit, season, and availability - an 8 is usually snug and a 8.5 is usually a bit big. So, I ordered these in an 8. Unfortunately, they were too big. ... MoreI'm a new climber, so I recently purchased these shoes for bouldering. I can't comment on their performance yet, but I can talk a bit about sizing/fit and comfort.1) These are very comfortable shoes. I tried on other pairs of Sportivas, and this pair is by far the most flexible and roomy. The rubber has a bit of give, but it's very stable. There is ample room in the toe box. My left foot is slightly bigger than my right foot, so I can customize the fit a bit better with the laces and tighten them as they stretch.2) As for sizing, my shoe size is more like an 8.25 - I usually wear an 8 or 8.5 depending on the brand, fit, season, and availability - an 8 is usually snug and a 8.5 is usually a bit big. So, I ordered these in an 8. Unfortunately, they were too big. Lots of space in the toe box and gaps in the heel. I went back to REI to exchange them and found that a 7.5 was a perfect fit. Because of this, I bought the 7 knowing it will stretch. Even sizing down to a 7, it was tight, but I wasn't in pain and could walk around in it.Great first shoe!
I ordered these online initially in my usual shoe size (Euro 42), but when I received them, found that they were huge on my feet! I had about 1-1.5" of extra space between my toes and the end of the shoe. I went to try on the shoes in person so I could exchange them for the correct size. I ended up exchanging for a pair that were 2.5 sizes lower than my usual shoe size (Euro 39.5). If you're able to try these on in person before buying, do it! I was also told by an associate that they have a tendency to loosen up and stretch to about a half size larger with use. They seem like great shoes so far now that I have the correct size!
I loved these shoes off the bat. Very very comfortable for my wide feet. I love the fast lacing. And the color. But they didnt last long. Consider that most of the time I have had them -14 months - I have not even climbed much b/c of illness. The outer side seam of one shoe has separated , about 2 inch gap, where the sole meets the rand. The toes are fine as I dont tap a lot. Disapointing too, and I noticed the failure after the year warranty. Size 8.5 men.
toe wore through in three months. I bought these after climbing for a few months, and wanted to have a pair of my own shoes. they were recommended to me so I bought them and I was impressed by the general fit and comfort, but the performance is not great. rubber is not sticky and there was a hole in the toe after three months of moderate gym climbing. my footwork is also decent, so I was not kicking the wall or doing anything to make them wear out too quickly. I contacted customer service for a refund, and I was told that this is regular wear and tear. I understand that these are a lower performance and beginner shoe, but $100 is not that cheap and I would expect a shoe or that price to last longer, especially because this is a beginner shoe and you would expect ... Moretoe wore through in three months. I bought these after climbing for a few months, and wanted to have a pair of my own shoes. they were recommended to me so I bought them and I was impressed by the general fit and comfort, but the performance is not great. rubber is not sticky and there was a hole in the toe after three months of moderate gym climbing. my footwork is also decent, so I was not kicking the wall or doing anything to make them wear out too quickly. I contacted customer service for a refund, and I was told that this is regular wear and tear. I understand that these are a lower performance and beginner shoe, but $100 is not that cheap and I would expect a shoe or that price to last longer, especially because this is a beginner shoe and you would expect extra rubber to compensate for lack of precise foot work. not impressed
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| size | W 36.5 EU |
| color | Topaz/Red Plum |
