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La Sportiva Cirque Pro Approach Shoes

La Sportiva Cirque Pro Approach Shoes

Item # 743743
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One shoe to rule them all! The amazing Cirque Pro approach shoes from La Sportiva® take you to and up the rock with equal fervor.

  • Combination split-grain leather and Lorica® synthetic leather uppers for lasting performance and breathable comfort
  • Beefy 360° Frixion® rubber rands protect feet and uppers while enhancing smearing and edging in the vertical world
  • Soft padded ankles and tongues with wicking nylon linings protect feet from lace pressure and absorb excess moisture for quick drying
  • Patented Mythos to-the-toe lacing design lets you fine-tune the fit and tie the laces as snug or loose as you need to; heel and toe loops aid entry and storage
  • Removable EVA footbeds add extra cushioning to board-lasted micropore EVA midsoles, delivering all-day cushioned comfort
  • Flexible 2mm polypropylene midsole supports offer extra stability on rough terrain and extra support while edging
  • Sticky Frixion® XF/Dot rubber outsoles grab rock tenaciously and offer superb climbing performance on steep routes

Average weight specification is per pair, based on size 42. Please note: La Sportiva products can only be shipped to the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

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Item 743743

La Sportiva Cirque Pro Approach Shoes Specs

Specification

Description

UpperSplit-grain leather/nylon/rubber rand
LiningNylon
MidsoleEVA
SupportPolypropylene
OutsoleFriXion XF rubber
Average weight1 lb. 10 oz.

La Sportiva Cirque Pro Approach Shoes Customer Reviews

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La Sportiva Cirque Pro Approach Shoes
 
3.2

(based on 16 reviews)

63%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Versatile (8)
  • Comfortable (7)
  • Attractive design (6)
  • Good padding (4)
  • Durable (3)

Cons

  • Wears out easily (4)

Best Uses

  • Trails (5)
  • Wet conditions (3)
  • Reviewer Profile:
  • Active & fit (7), Competitive athlete (4), Avid climber (3), Casual adventurer (3)

Reviewed by 16 customers

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Aug

9

2008

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

 
2.0

Definitely not one to rule them all!

By Water Stains

from New Mexico

About Me Avid Climber

Site Member

Pros

    Cons

    • Flimsy

    Best Uses

    • Outdoor

    Comments about La Sportiva Cirque Pro Approach Shoes:

    I used this shoe for a couple trips to JTree, one to Cochise Stronghold, and numerous approaches in the Sandia Mountains, NM. The shoe has good grip on dry rock. I felt I could climb 5.7/5.8 on face clims. Not sure I ever really tried it out with toe jams. Problem was, the seam on the side (inside) ripped out on both shoes within 3 months. I just lived with it since it did not affect the function of the shoe that much (and I'm lazy).

    • Sizing:
    • Feels true to size
    • Width:
    • Feels true to width

    Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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    Jan

    20

    2008

    (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    upgrade the sole!

    By Janis2

    from Burke, Va

    About Me Avid Climber

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Comfy
    • Lightweight
    • Narrow
    • Resistant
    • Weather Resistant

    Cons

    • Somewhat fragile

    Best Uses

    • Outdoor

    Comments about La Sportiva Cirque Pro Approach Shoes:

    I hike a lot to get to a great spot, and the soles wore out very fast. I don't want to be getting new soles every 3/6 month! I've upgraded the soles and designed my own ones. Other than that I love the shoes. Their great narrow shape allows me to go up and down the boulders to set up ropes and anchors. Plus: great scramblers for high peaks!

    • Sizing:
    • Feels half size too small
    • Width:
    • Feels true to width

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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    Jun

    16

    2008

    (2 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

     
    1.0

    Terrible shoe - worn once and returned

    By trad is rad

    from Southern California

    Site Member

    Pros

      Cons

        Best Uses

          Comments about La Sportiva Cirque Pro Approach Shoes:

          These shoes are garbage. With laces tight, the shoe spun off my foot under steep conditions. I tested them on a joshua tree walk off and almost died because the shoes came off my feet. Thankfully I tested them in JT and did not wear them on a Yosemite 4th class descent. I would not wear these shoes, even if they were given to me.

          The problem lies in the fact that the insole is too tall so that when you wear the shoe it feels like you are not in it and almost feels like you are standing on top of it. It is hard to describe but the shoe was very low around my ankle and the laces did not come up high enough. This is truely a low-top shoe, it is really low, lower than a typical sneaker style shoe even.

          when walking on angled surfaces or when you are traversing rock, it felt like the shoe was going to spin off my foot. The rubber is very sticky but who cares when the shoe spins off your foot in steep conditions?

          If you want to look cool or be a 'poser' at the bar, by all means go ahead and waste your money on these shoes. For 4th class descents where your life is at risk buy something that actualyl works as it is intended.

          GARBAGE!

          -j

          • Sizing:
          • Feels true to size
          • Width:
          • Feels true to width

          Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

          (2 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

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          Nov

          20

          2007

          (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

           
          1.0

          Disintegrates!

          By olady

          from Western rockies

          About Me Avid Climber

          Pros

          • Sticky soles

          Cons

          • Stitching falls apart
          • Toe rand too thin

          Best Uses

          • Coffee shops

          Comments about La Sportiva Cirque Pro Approach Shoes:

          Have used these extensively on approaches & up to mid 5.10. Climb fine (lace up real tight) but very poor quality construction (esp for Sportiva). Toe rand evaporated after 40 ft in aiders!!! Stitching died in 2 mos on first pair and is now deteriorating on the free replacements. Looks good in the coffee shop, though. I only weigh 130 & most shoes last for me. Not these.

          • Sizing:
          • Feels true to size
          • Width:
          • Feels true to width

          Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

          (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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          Oct

          15

          2007

          (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

           
          4.0

          Comfy climbing shoes

          By paolo12d

          from Bay Area, CA

          About Me Active & Fit, Addicted climber

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Durable
          • Versatile

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Climbing
            • Endurance Training
            • Trails
            • Wet Conditions
            • Winter Conditions

            Comments about La Sportiva Cirque Pro Approach Shoes:

            Very good approach shoes, precise, solid feel on the trail, amazing grip on the rock, wet or not, very good climbing up to hard 10s (so far) comfy enough, but not exaclty like sneakers, they are very stiff and the thin profile can be hard on your feet after a climbing day. Other than that, I love them.

            • Sizing:
            • Feels half size too small
            • Width:
            • Feels true to width

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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            Oct

            25

            2007

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            4.0

            Good on wet rocks

            By nwg

            from CA

            About Me Getting Started

            Pros

            • Versatile

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • hiking on wet rocks

              Comments about La Sportiva Cirque Pro Approach Shoes:

              Used them in Zion in the Narrows and the Subway which has rocks, hiking, and lots of water/swimming. Worked great!

              • Width:
              • Feels true to width

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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              Oct

              1

              2007

              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

               
              4.0

              Comfortable And Solid

              By ilikepargo

              from Whittier, CA

              About Me Active & Fit

              Site Member

              Pros

              • Attractive Design
              • Comfortable
              • Good Padding

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Umm...Climbing Approach

                Comments about La Sportiva Cirque Pro Approach Shoes:

                A touch narrow for my feet, and maybe a tad to the warm side. But quite comfortable. Sticks well. My foot doesn't slide around while on a traverse or hopping through scree/talus.

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

                (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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                Sep

                28

                2007

                (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                2.0

                Nice sticky bottoms but the upper is too

                By RV

                from The OC

                About Me Competitive Athlete

                Site Member

                Pros

                • Sticky Bottom

                Cons

                • Causes Blisters
                • Wears Out Easily

                Best Uses

                  Comments about La Sportiva Cirque Pro Approach Shoes:

                  Used these on a Grand Teton climb. they were fine on the trail, and had good traction on the granite. however I found the upper portion too soft which caused my feet to move too much in the shoe.

                  • Sizing:
                  • Feels true to size
                  • Width:
                  • Feels too narrow

                  Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

                  (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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                  Oct

                  14

                  2008

                  (0 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  4.0

                  just allright,perfer their trail runners

                  By stretchofnj

                  from lanoka harbor nj

                  About Me Gym Rat

                  Site Member

                  Pros

                  • Attractive Design
                  • Comfortable
                  • Versatile

                  Cons

                  • Wears Out Easily

                  Best Uses

                  • Trails

                  Comments about La Sportiva Cirque Pro Approach Shoes:

                  good shoe comfortable,cool style but perfer their trail runners-like the slingshot awesome trail runner,Crosslite another great shoe for trail- running!! REI refuses to carry these shoes???The trail runners by Lasportiva are better than my Nike's that i hung up for my Lasportiva's!

                  • Gift:
                  • No
                  • Sizing:
                  • Feels true to size
                  • Width:
                  • Feels true to width

                  Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

                  (0 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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                  Sep

                  28

                  2007

                   
                  5.0

                  Great climber

                  By paolo12d

                  from Bay Area, Ca

                  About Me Competitive Athlete

                  Site Member

                  Pros

                  • Good fit
                  • Lightweight
                  • Precise
                  • Versatile

                  Cons

                  • Yellow stripes

                  Best Uses

                  • Easy bouldering
                  • Easy sport
                  • Endurance Training
                  • Long routes
                  • Pavement
                  • Strength Training
                  • Trails
                  • Wet Conditions
                  • Winter Conditions

                  Comments about La Sportiva Cirque Pro Approach Shoes:

                  This shoe feels like a climbing shoe, but it's comfortable as a sneaker. It is rigid of course, but not enough to stop you from smearing some 10a or climb up to easy 11 face climbs, if the footwork is not too complex.
                  They are fairly comfortable for an approach shoe, the lacing system is perfect, same as the Mythos. They offer very good support and very stable on gravel / steep dirt trails.

                  A Gore-Tex cover instead of leather would have helped waterproofing it, but I rarely climb in the rain anyway.

                  Perfect for approach and warmup routes.

                  • Sizing:
                  • Feels half size too small
                  • Width:
                  • Feels true to width

                  Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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