La Sportiva B5
Average Rating: 
Reviewed by 4 Trailspace users
Description
The B5 is an approach shoe made by La Sportiva. It has an average rating of 4 stars (out of 5), based on 4 user reviews.
Here's what other sites are saying:
From Moosejaw:
"Free Shipping. La Sportiva Men's B5 Shoe (Spring 2008) 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 Backcountry.com:
"The highly technical La Sportiva B5 Men's Approach Shoes take on multi-mile approaches, easy rock climbing, and burly descents with amazing ease. Their wrap-around rubber rand and edging platform provides solid face climbing performance while a low-profile toe fits well in hand-size cracks. La Sportiva uses sticky FriXion rubber to increase the B5 Shoes' climbing ability and an aggressive I.B.S. tread pattern for better hiking performance. They also added an all-leather upper to take the abuse that long days on the trials and rocks dish out on a pair of shoes."
From US Outdoor Store:
"Description of La Sportiva B5 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:Fully randed toe box and FriXion® XT under the f"
From EMS:
"This sticky puppy is able to feather the edge between an approach shoe and climbing boot, offering beaucoup impact resistance, killer support, and a snug fit. Fully-randed toe box and grippy FriXion XT under the forefoot make 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 the cracks. Stiff board-lasted construction for support and edging ability. Narrow, chiseled toe box for amazing technical climbing performance. Leather/Flex Tec 2 upper with FriXion rubber rands. Micropore EVA shock-absorbing midsole. On sizing, please note climbing shoe sizes are only a suggestion as fit is highly personal. Foot shape, use, and style all play into size selection."
User Reviews
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 3 online stores:
| Store | Product Description | Price |
 Moosejaw | Men's B5 Shoe (Spring 2008) | $100.00 | Buy Now |
 Backcountry.com | B5 Approach Shoe - Men's | $99.95 | Buy Now |
 US Outdoor Store | B5 Approach Shoes | $100.00 | Buy Now |
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