ASCENT & PROGRESSION - Founded in 1997 by Yosemite vet Jose Luis Garcia Gallego, Tenaya is famous for designs that blend performance and comfort without sacrifice; Tenayas are worn by pro climbers worldwide, like Chris Sharma, Alex Megos, and Ramon Julian, and have helped advance the sport on championship and record-breaking ascents TENAYA INTI - A powerhouse of Tenaya’s Balance Pro Line, the unisex Inti excels on vertical and moderately overhanging routes, while being equally suited to bouldering; The Inti is known for incredible precision on every kind of foothold, from micro-edges to tenuous slopers; It’s superb performance and comfort in a perfect all-arounder SOFTNESS & RIGIDITY - With a medium-stiff midsole on a narrow, low-volume last, the Inti helps the foot to move only where you need it to; Wide opening tongue for easy on / off; Precise adjustment system; Reinforced rubber toe-box for increased abrasion resistance and superior toe-hooking; Micro-layer insole for perfect distribution of force TECHNICAL SPECS - Unisex design; Uppers: Microfibre; Closure System: Velcro; Tongue: Padded tongue; Lining: TXT treated cotton; Insole: TST multi-layer Stretchtex; Midsole: 2D PLT 10; Sole: Vibram XS Grip 4 mm; Weight: 340 gr; 100% Vegan; Designed and Handmade in Spain TIPS FOR SIZING - Climbing shoes fit differently with every brand and each unique model; Personal preference of tightness (based on climbing style, terrain, and comfort) is the biggest factor in determining the optimal shoe size; To start, Tenaya recommends downsizing 0-0.5 sizes from your US street shoe size for an all day fit and 0.5-1 sizes for a performance fit; Tenayas are constructed with synthetic materials designed to limit stretch, making sizing more predictable and consistent