all killer. I wear about a 8.5/9 in 5.10 anasazis.

What size are you going with for tenaya? you seem to have a simialr foot size so figured id ask since ive no chance to try these on anywhere out here.

I had a pair of Tenayas years and years ago that I picked up from the Barrabes website.
Overall it was a decent shoe (I don't think they make that model anymore) fit was similar to an old Anasazi velcro. Nothing bad to say about em just didn't fit as well as other shoes, same reason I don't wear 5.10's.

9s are comfortable to sloppy in old anasazi's (I don't play the Onyxx BS, still rocking resole pairs and some new Blancos as well), I usually use 8.5s which are crammed but precise as hell on hard stuff.

Tried on the laceup Tenayas in both sizes, both were WAY more comfortable than my V2 Blancos, 8.5s so nice almost didn't try on 9s, depending on stretch I could see those being a favorite all-day shoe.

Will post up after I shell out. Probably trying the RAs. Thx for the info everyone.

Been working waaaaaay too much, haven't had time to check out the tenayas yet.

Bump for anyone to post up who's tried them....

I keep telling myself im going to buy a pair just havent got to it yet. Not being able to try them on anywhere has been kinda deterring me. Really dont feel like buying the wrong size and having to deal with returns and exchanges.

+1 for fitting like a sock and being an extremely well made shoe. If any of you are ever in Chattanooga visit Four Bridges Outdoors and try some on, they're the only retailer I know of any where close

Its either an 8.5 or a 9. I just need to get it right the first time!

Yo smarty pants or anyone in Vegas check out these shoes at Desert Rock Sports! I might even help you put them on

Only if you wear your special outfit I like so much! Stubble, button up shortsleeve, name brand prodealed ports/shants, etc.

Working so much it'll be weeks, maybe a month before I get to climb again. When I get back I'll pop in and buy you a beer, it sucks not getting to catch up with anyone lately. Pays well though, looking forward to my next vacation!

now available on backcountry.

I'm looking for an all day trad shoe. What size should I look at, street size +/-? Is the Masai pretty stiff???

Hey Sweagan - the Masai is pretty stiff and would be a good choice. Its has a relatively narrow and low volume fit. I wear a size that is pretty similar to 5.10 mocs if that helps. The Ra is another good option - i like the velcro for stretching the toes at belays (the Ra also fits my foot shape a little better)

I've been using the Ra's for a few months now and I absolutely love them! I had been using the Muira's for several years but the Ra's are more comfortable and outperform the Muira's. I use them for everything from long multipitch routes to single pitch projects.

I bought some Tatankas. Will let know how they go.

How do you guys like the heel in these? What would you compare them to? I find that most shoes fit me very tight on the Achilles and annoyingly loose and baggy everywhere else around my heel. I'm particularly interested in the Masai.

Hey Larry, the heels are relatively low volume, meaning they don't have to cut back in so aggressively at the top, so they might be a good fit. As long as your foot isn't really wide the Masai would probably work well. Some of the online retailers will exchange until you are happy. I searched for the Masai on backcountry and found them. The BC folks have always taken good care of me with exchanges and such. But if a local dealer has them already, that would be even better.

Thanks, Adam. Anyone know of any retailers in the northeast with these or who might have them come spring? I'd really like to try them on.

My mocs are for the creek, too, but definitely tighter than average creek-shoes. I haven't owned many 5.10s, so I can't speak about the conversion too well. I have a 9.5 Ra that is a good "long-but-still-kinda-hard-route" type comfort/performance fit, and my Sportiva approach shoes are 11. If i wanted super comfort, I could go to a 10, but I prefer a tighter shoe. (for reference, my foot will physically fit into an 8)

I wear a a 9 in 5.10 anazasi and in the moc.

I got the masai's in a 9 and the fit is good imo. tight but not painful with some break-in will be perfect.

I went with an 8.5 in the tatankas.

street shoe is a 10.

Jason, Based on those criteria, I would recommend the Tenaya Ra. Its wider than the Masai, but still perfect for multi-pitch trad climbing. They're a great "all-around" shoe, but still perfectly capable of edging on really tiny holds. I've worn mine all day while trad climbing with very little discomfort.

Impressive that you were able to understand all that, much less reply. Respek. Got Tenayas ordered, will post up a review when I'm good and drunk, guaranteed orneryness.

Taylor Ogden wrote:
Any thoughts on how they fit compared to other shoes/brands? I'm specifically interested in how the Ra's compare to Scarpa Vapor V's, if you have used that shoe.

The Ras are softer and a bit more flexible than the Vapors. However, I don't think this hinders their edging ability, and I feel it makes them a bit more versatile than the Vapor. The Vapor has less give when you dorsiflex your foot, and in my experience that inhibits their ability to smear and to function on rock that is off vertical. The Vapor is more supportive because it "locks" your foot in and that makes it slightly better at edging than the Ra, but not by much. The Ra - for my foot anyway - fits a bit wider, as well.