Our verdict
The Tenaya Inti has earned the favor of buyers, thanks to its affordability and all-around performance. However, it is not able to please everyone quality-wise. Overall it can be said that the Tenaya Inti is a rock climbing shoe worth looking into.
Pros
- Sufficiently sticky pair of kicks
- Yields a comfortable feel and durability
- Track and field
- Nov 13, 2019
- Aggressive climbing shoe
- Laudable performance on edges and smears
- Reasonably-priced
- Zero break-in period
Cons
- Comes off after a few uses
- Poor quality
Who should buy the Tenaya Inti
Climbers in search of a comfortable yet aggressive downturned rock shoe may find the Tenaya Inti fascinating. It is a solid option if you:
- Great all-around shoe.
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- Same brand only.
Excellent smearing and hooking performance
Featuring a Vibram XS Grip (4 mm) outsole, it is able to stick to slabs and cracks. It allows climbers to smear and hook effectively.
Yields a comfortable feel and durability
This Tenaya rock shoe carries a TST multi-layer stretch tex insole. It is paired with a medium-stiff 2D PLT 10 midsole. These two elements promote support when stepping into tiny nubbins, thanks to their sensitivity.
Same brand only
This product employs brand-owned SXR Dynamics. This feature improves ground responsiveness by creating a system that allows the foot to move with the shoe.
Prefer a climbing shoe that takes care of adherence over different rock types
Microfiber lined with TXT-treated cotton is in the upper of Tenaya Inti. This combination yields a comfortable feel, whether climbing at the gym or crag. Wrapping the base of the upper is a sturdy rubber rand that heightens the shoe’s durability.
Tenaya Inti vs. Tenaya Ra
Additionally, its Velcro closure system and dual heel tabs make it on and off easily.
Prefer a climbing shoe that provides an ideal blend of stiffness and sensitivity
These Tenaya rock climbing shoes, the Inti and the Ra, have a lot more similarities than differences. Both offerings are okay for all-around use. Their uppers are made of microfibers with cotton linings that make stretch almost non-existent. Making them stick to the ground are Vibram rubbers that are both 4 mm thick.
Making the Inti and Ra different from each other is their volume. Tenaya’s Inti is shaped using a narrower last and accommodates a low-volume foot (for more details, see Fit section above). The latter, the Tenaya Ra, has a mid-volume and mid-width shape.
