Saltic Avax
Saltic
The Avax is a medium-stiff, moderately downturned velcro shoe from Saltic for bouldering and sport climbing. Saltic lists it as medium-width with a medium heel. In stock at 2 shops from 78.18 EUR.
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.
Among the 469 adult climbing shoes we track, the Avax ranks in the top 18% for sensitivity, the top 32% for smearing and the top 32% for pocket climbing.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Avax strengths
- Moderate downturn versatile
- Full toe patch smearing
- Extasy HG responsive
- Slight asymmetry balanced
- Handles anything from slab to gently overhanging routes
Avax trade-offs
- Generic profile
- Partial heel rubber limits heel-hooking confidence
How the Avax fits
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.
How it fit climbers with your foot shape: fit reports from feet like yours.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.43 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among moderately downturned shoes it sits between the Evolv V6 (0.34, softer) and the Boreal Joker Lace (0.49, stiffer).
Avax specifications
| Brand | Saltic |
| Model | Avax |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Downturn | Moderate |
| Asymmetry | Moderate |
| Toe Patch | Full |
| Heel Rubber | Partial |
| Ankle Protection | None |
| Midsole | Forefoot |
| Midsole Stiffness | Medium |
| Rand | Tensioned |
| Upper Material | Synthetic |
| Weight (pair) | 360 g (12.7 oz) |
| Break-in | Minimal |
| Rubber | Extasy |
| Rubber Thickness | 3.5mm |
| Rubber Hardness | Soft |
| Durability | Moderate |
| Vegan | No |
| Resoleable | Yes |
| Kids | No |
What the Avax costs
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 across 2 shops that currently stock it (78.18 to 96.00 EUR). Cheapest current offer: 78.18 EUR at 9b-plus.com, 19% below the 96.00 EUR list price.
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| 9b-plus.com | 78.18 EUR |
| saltic.cz | 96.00 EUR |
Prices by size
Cheapest in-stock price per EU size and how many shops list that size, from the EU pool. Updated daily.
| EU size | From | Shops |
|---|---|---|
| 34 | 96.00 EUR | 1 |
| 34.5 | 96.00 EUR | 1 |
| 35 | 96.00 EUR | 1 |
| 36 | 96.00 EUR | 1 |
| 37 | 78.18 EUR | 2 |
| 37.5 | 96.00 EUR | 1 |
| 38 | 78.18 EUR | 2 |
| 38.5 | 78.18 EUR | 2 |
| 39 | 78.18 EUR | 2 |
| 40 | 78.18 EUR | 2 |
| 41 | 78.18 EUR | 2 |
| 41.5 | 78.18 EUR | 2 |
| 42 | 78.18 EUR | 2 |
| 42.5 | 78.18 EUR | 2 |
| 43 | 78.18 EUR | 2 |
| 44 | 78.18 EUR | 2 |
| 45 | 78.18 EUR | 2 |
| 45.5 | 78.18 EUR | 2 |
| 46 | 96.00 EUR | 1 |
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