La Sportiva B5

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The B5 is an approach shoe made by La Sportiva. It has an average rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5), based on 5 user reviews.

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From Moosejaw:
"Free Shipping. La Sportiva B5 Shoe (Fall 2009) The Men's B5 Shoe by La Sportiva is a technical approach shoe that walks the line of climbing and approach shoesThis sticky puppy feathers the edge between approach shoe and climbing boot, offering beaucoup impact resistance, killer support and a snug, precise fit.Features:UPPER: Leather/Flex Tec 2/FriXion rubber randsCONSTRUCTION: Board LastedLAST: Hi-perLINING: MeshSOLE: FriXion XT/Approach IBSMIDSOLE: Micropore EVAINSOLE: 2mm polypropyleneWEIGHT: 1 lbs 10 ozFully randed toe box and FriXion XT under the foot - sticky XF rubber in the in.climbing zonein. makes the B5 shine on easier routes Save your knees: patent-pending Impact Brake System (IBS) lugs and softer AT lugs in the impact zones take the pain for you Low-profile lacing system won't snag in cracks Narrow chiseled toe box for amazing technical climbing performance Finally: An approach-shoe hybrid that walks the talk!"

From GearX.com:
"Innovative model designed for technical approach on rock, via ferrata and also trails to the crags."

From US Outdoor Store:
"Description of La Sportiva B5 Approach ShoesA FriXion® XT Impact Brake SystemA sole gives added cushion and excellent grip on long approaches. The all leather upper is reinforced with a fully randed toe-box for great durability on abrasive technical approaches and wicked talus fields. The low profile lacing system allows for easy, snag free movement in technical situations. A great all around approach shoe with a narrower performance fit. A technical approach shoe that walks the line of climbing and approach shoes Features:Weight: 16.29 oz (462 g)Last: High-Per Construction: Board Lasted Upper: Leather/ Flex Tec 2/ FriXion® rubber rand/ Synthetic leather Lining: Mesh Insole: 2mm Polypropylene Midsole: Micropore EVA Sole: FriXion® XT/ Approach with Impact Brake System™"

From Sierra Trading Post:
"CLOSEOUTS . La Sportiva’s B5 Approach shoes walk the line between climbing and approach shoes with an impact brake system that reduces impact and increases traction all at the same time! The sturdy-yet-flexible FriXion(R) outsole is sticky and ready to tackle any terrain. Board-lasted construction Suede upper with rubber toe and heel rand Removable polypropylene insole Micropore midsole FriXion(R) rubber outsole Weight: 2 lb. 2 oz. pr. Medium width CLOSEOUTS . China. Size Euro (US): 36 (4) 36.5 (4 -5) 37 (5) 37.5 (5 ) 38 (6) 38.5 (6 ) 39 (6 -7) 39.5 (7) 40 (7 ) 40.5 (8) 41 (8-8 ) 41.5 (8 ) 42 (9) 42.5 (9 ) 43 (10) 43.5 (10-10 ) 44 (10 ) 44.5 (11) 45 (11 ) 45.5 (12) 46 (12-12 ) 46.5 (12 ) 47 (13) 47.5 (13 ) Runs small, order size larger. Visit our Shoe Sizing Guide"

User Reviews

Men's B5
Reviewed by Joss Whittaker, May 31, 2009

"As with all the Sportiva shoes I've tried, I love the fit. If you have narrow feet and want a snug fit, it's a very comfortable shoe. They feel very poised, a good combination of stiff and flexible, with great traction for approaches, light hikes, and trail running."

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Men's B5
Reviewed by Basicfiend, Jul 21, 2008

"I'm a huge fan of La Sportiva shoes and when I saw these on closeout at EMS (in my size!), I couldn't resist. I've done about 50 miles and 15,000 vertical gain, so review time.

Bottom line, I like the Cirque Pro's better than these. The Cirque is a little bit lighter, the Cirque's tread is sticker, and these B5's have a nasty habit of rubbing my heel on the uphill and the top of one of my toes on the downhill."

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Men's B5
Reviewed by PGANDER, Jan 04, 2008

"I'm not sold. Love the fit but the shoe is not durable. The leather upper near the toe lacing (outside edge) on both shoes ripped exposing a hole about an half inch to an inch in length, which allows dirt and gravel to enter. I didn't subject these shoes to much abuse at all, mostly boulder hoping and casual wear."

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Men's B5
Reviewed by gregaslett, Oct 10, 2006

"I have had the shoes for a few months now. I love these shoes. They are semi stiff, with very sticky rubber that seems to be wearing well for how much I use the shoes. I adore the lacing system on these, to the toe so you can get a precise fit. I used these to climb the grand this summer, worked great."

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Men's B5
Reviewed by Pat Patterson, May 06, 2006

"I got my B5's yesterday (5/5/06), tried them out today on a rocky hike, and found that I love these shoes! On dry days, I think I prefer these over my boots!"

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