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La Sportiva Tarantula climbing shoes. The Tarantula is a multifunctional climbing shoe ideal for beginners and instructions walls. Quick and practical lacing Velcro, standard fit suitable for all types of foot. Suede leather upper. Constructed using a suede leather upper, La Sportiva Tarantula climbing shoes ensure the perfect balance of structure and stretch. Designed to provide the right amount of support, the leather conforms to the shape of the foot to provide a precise glove-like fit. The leather protects the toes from knocks and scrapes against the wall, while the rubber around the heel ensures it is always locked in place. The sweat-proof tongue is made of 2 overlapping parts to make it easier to pull on and off and eliminates creasing. 2 Velcro straps that pull in the opposite direction ensure a locked-down fit for added midfoot support. The LaSpoFlex midsole is 1.8 mm thick. The LaSpoFlex midsole makes the Tarantula a durable shoe. Black FriXion sole. Ideal for beginner climbers, the Tarantula is fitted with a black FriXion sole offering exceptional grip. 4 mm thick, the sole is made to last and sticks just as well to both plastic and rock holds. The rigid sole allows you to rest your feet on small holds so you can climb with confidence. Choosing the size of your climbing shoes. Climbing shoes are designed to be worn tight, sometimes several sizes below that of your city shoes, depending on your level and climbing style. We therefore offer a guide to make it easier for you to choose when making your first purchase. Use the categories below to decide what type of climber you are and choose your size accordingly. Expert - High-level climbing. Intermediate - Intermediate to advanced level. All purpose - Traditional, multi-pitch, bouldering, sport climbing. Beginner - New climbers.