1997
Jose Luis Garcia Gallego founder of Tenaya at the Capitan summit after opening its fourth route at the Californian wall.
Our History Began Much Earlier
Before establishing Tenaya, Jose Luis had already participated in the development and design of world-renowned rock shoe models, which he initially began researching while studying at university. He lives surrounded by mountains, in a region of Spain with a long tradition in the design and manufacture of footwear.
Jose Luis splits his time between travelling the world with climbing expeditions (establishing numerous first ascents not only on El Capitán but on Fitz Roy and other virgin walls in the Andes of South America) and competitive sailing, a sport in which he has participated in four world championships and has, in fact, been the champion of Spain.
Obsessed with producing the perfect climbing shoe, Jose Luis uses everything he has learnt from his experiences in the mountains and on the water. His philosophy is simple: maximum performance is the ultimate objective and is the basis of all Tenaya’s designs.
2000
The First Generation
We launch our first range of climbing shoes, specifically designed for outstanding effectiveness on tiny edges. Within only two years our shoes have been used on many of the hardest climbs in the world.
2002
First 9a in History
Josune Bereziartu sets the world alight. Wearing Tenaya climbing shoes, she becomes the first woman in the world to break through the 9a barrier and in doing so actually reaches the same level of maximum difficulty achieved by men.
2007
Balance Pro Line
SXR Dynamics technology and Balance Pro Line. Ramon Julian wins his first World Championship.
2010
SXR DYNAMICS is Born
Performance is the only thing that matters. More comfort, precision and freedom in each of your movements is possible.
2013
World's First 9a Onsight
SXR Dynamics technology and Balance Pro Line.
A spectacular journey makes Alex Megos the first man in history to overcome the barrier of the 9th.
Enter Draxtor.
Crash... in just a movement.
We patent the most effective tightening system for rock shoes ever seen, combining precision with speed and providing optimal tension control throughout every part of the shoe.
We Present Aerial Plus
Tenaya's most curved climbing shoe line surprises with their great range of response, precision and comfort. Models like Oasi and Iati, both awarded with Editors' Choice, are preferred today by many climbers on five continents.
2014
We Create RBRX
We wanted more balance
Now we have a better balance between all the features enabling maximum precision and greater comfort.
2017
Ramon Julian, 50 Podiums.
SXR Dynamics and RBRX Technologies, Ramon Julian reaches the figure of 50 podiums in the Championship and World Cup.
2018
2020
Alex Megos 9b+
Wearing a pair of Iatis from the Aerial Plus line incorporating SXR Dynamics and RBRX Technologies, Alex Megos makes the first ascent of Bibliographie 9b+.