Saltic Avax
Saltic
Intermediate Czech performer with moderate downturn and partial midsole for vertical-to-overhang climbing. Proprietary Extasy HG rubber with slight asymmetry balances responsiveness and versatility. Full toe patch enables aggressive smearing.
Best For
Best for bouldering and sport climbing on vertical and overhang terrain. Aimed at intermediate to advanced climbers.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Strengths
- Moderate downturn versatile
- Full toe patch smearing
- Extasy HG responsive
- Slight asymmetry balanced
- Handles anything from slab to gently overhanging routes
Trade-offs
- Generic profile
- Partial heel rubber limits heel-hooking confidence
Sizing & Fit
Microfiber minimal stretch fits true-to-size. Standard width and volume accommodate intermediate climbers without extremes.
Fit profile: medium width, standard forefoot volume, medium heel, suits roman toe shapes.
Minimal stretch expected; minimal break-in.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.43 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among moderately downturned shoes it sits between the Scarpa Instinct VS (0.41, softer) and the Boreal Crux (0.48, stiffer).
Specifications
| Brand | Saltic |
| Model | Avax |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Downturn | Moderate |
| Asymmetry | Moderate |
| Rubber | Extasy |
| Rubber Thickness | 3.5mm |
| Weight (pair) | 360g |
| Vegan | No |
| Kids | No |
Prices
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| 9b-plus.com | 85.04 EUR |
| saltic.cz | 96.00 EUR |
Cheapest current offer: 85.04 EUR at 9b-plus.com, 11% below the 96.00 EUR list price. 2 shops currently stock it (85.04 to 96.00 EUR).