La Sportiva Men's B5 Shoe (Fall 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 zone in. 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!