Approach ShoeThis sticky puppy feathers the edge between approach shoe and climbing boot, offering beaucoup impact resistance, killer support and a snug, precise fit.
Fully randed toe box and FriXion® XT under the foot – sticky XF rubber in the “climbing zone” 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!
COLOR: Red UPPER: Leather/Flex Tec 2/FriXion® rubber rands CONSTRUCTION: Board Lasted LAST: Hi-per LINING: Mesh SOLE: FriXion® XT/Approach IBS MIDSOLE: Micropore EVA INSOLE: 2mm polypropylene WEIGHT: 1 lbs 10 oz
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Reviews
| awagher | Bad Design? | | 
Voted 2/5 | Got a pair of these at close to $100. Wore them to climb Mt. Muir. The toe box ripped out before I got back to the trailhead. I think there is a design flaw in the rand / leather connection at the outside of the toe. They need a higher rand around the toe and a little bit tougher construction for it to be an awesome shoe. They were very comfortable and light - responsive and sticky as well. That damned toe though...maybe next model... | | Posted Jan 24, 2007 10:03 pm |
| climbxclimb | The second time better... | | 
Voted 4/5 | The first pair I bought, broke after a month of usage...
I exchanged them at EMS with the same pair, trusting La Sportiva name on them....until now they are in good shape after a few months.
I heard of other people having the same problem.
If they do not brake they are a very good pair of shoes, good looking too...
| | Posted Apr 2, 2007 11:18 pm |
| GCutforth | Same Experience | | 
Voted 4/5 | The first pair I bought of these blew out on the first major trip that I used them. Apparently this was quite common and MEC in Canada recalled all of them. I also had mine replaced and have been very happy with the shoe since.
I find them light, comfortable and technically sound. I would like more support, but that is a compromise for shoe size and weight I suppose.
All in all I would recommend this shoe and was very happy to see it offered in more mellow colours than the original Rockstar Red. | | Posted Apr 5, 2008 3:36 pm |
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