Andrea Boldrini Apache 5
Andrea Boldrini
The Apache 5 is a soft, aggressively downturned velcro shoe from Andrea Boldrini for bouldering and sport climbing. Andrea Boldrini lists it as medium-width with a medium heel.
This shoe combines strong asymmetry and an aggressively downturned profile with a velcro closure. Its soft feel and standard volume accommodate a range of foot shapes while maintaining support. The edgeless FCS sole flexes to keep rubber on the hold, and Andrea Boldrini builds it for bouldering, outdoors above all.
Best For
Best for bouldering and sport climbing on vertical terrain. Aimed at advanced to elite climbers.
Among the 469 adult climbing shoes we track, the Apache 5 ranks in the top 9% for pocket climbing, the top 12% for hooking and the top 27% for edging.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Apache 5 strengths
- Sharply downturned for hooking and steep terrain
- Velcro makes shoe changes quick between routes
- Medium-hardness rubber balances grip and durability
- Resoleable construction for long-term value
- No animal-derived materials
Apache 5 trade-offs
- Steep downturn causes foot fatigue on longer routes
- No stretch means no forgiveness on sizing errors
How the Apache 5 fits
Expect minimal stretch. Andrea Boldrini's size chart puts this model's F6 last about two sizes below your street size; for more room, the maker suggests the next size up. Synthetic uppers limit stretch but provide durability.
Fit profile: medium width, standard forefoot volume, medium heel, suits egyptian toe shapes.
Minimal stretch expected; minimal break-in; manufacturer suggests two sizes down from street size.
How it fit climbers with your foot shape: fit reports from feet like yours.
Apache 5 fit reports
3 scanned owners have reported how this shoe fits so far - not enough yet for a fit fingerprint; verdicts unlock at 5 owners. The reports come from climbers who measured their feet with the climbing-gear.com foot scanner and rated the fit of the shoes they own.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.39 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among aggressive shoes it sits between the La Sportiva Skwama (0.33, softer) and the La Sportiva Solution (0.43, stiffer).
Apache 5 specifications
| Brand | Andrea Boldrini |
| Model | Apache 5 |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Downturn | Aggressive |
| Asymmetry | Strong |
| Toe Patch | Full |
| Heel Rubber | Full |
| Ankle Protection | None |
| Midsole | Full |
| Midsole Stiffness | Soft |
| Rand | Tensioned |
| Upper Material | Synthetic |
| Weight (pair) | 460 g (16.2 oz) |
| Break-in | Minimal |
| Rubber | Formula Tractor |
| Rubber Thickness | 4mm |
| Rubber Hardness | Medium |
| Durability | High |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Resoleable | Yes |
| Kids | No |
What the Apache 5 costs
No shop in the EU pool lists the Apache 5 in stock right now.
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