La Sportiva B5
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Reviewed by 5 Trailspace users
Description
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.
Here's what other sites are saying:
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
Men's B5
Reviewed by Basicfiend, Jul 21, 2008
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."
Men's B5
Reviewed by PGANDER, Jan 04, 2008
Men's B5
Reviewed by gregaslett, Oct 10, 2006
Men's B5
Reviewed by Pat Patterson, May 06, 2006
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Where to Buy
Buy Online We found the B5 at 4 online stores:
| Store | Product Description | Price |
Moosejaw | B5 Shoe | $100.00 | Buy Now |
GearX.com | B5 Approach Shoe | $99.95 | Buy Now |
US Outdoor Store | B5 Approach Shoes | $100.00 | Buy Now |
Sierra Trading Post | B5 Approach Shoes - Leather - For Men | $59.95 | Buy Now |
