Saltic Falco
Saltic
The Falco is a medium-soft, moderately downturned velcro shoe from Saltic for sport climbing and bouldering. Saltic lists it as medium-width with a medium heel. In stock at 2 shops from 66.71 EUR.
A technical, sock-like shoe with a velcro strap that wraps the foot for sensitivity and surface contact. A moderate downturn and Extasy rubber suit a wide range of climbers on steeper sport and bouldering.
Best For
Best for sport climbing and bouldering on vertical and overhang terrain. Aimed at intermediate to advanced climbers.
Among the 469 adult climbing shoes we track, the Falco ranks in the top 14% for smearing, the top 24% for sensitivity and the top 46% for edging.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Falco strengths
- Sock-like wrap for sensitivity and precision
- Velcro strap for a secure, adjustable fit
- Moderate downturn for steeper terrain
- Grippy Extasy rubber
Falco trade-offs
- Soft, sensitive build offers limited edging support
- Not built for long multi-pitch comfort
- Saltic does not publish a weight figure
How the Falco fits
Snug, sock-like performance fit; synthetic upper. Size close to a tight performance fit.
Fit profile: medium width, standard forefoot volume, medium heel, suits roman toe shapes.
Expect roughly half a size of stretch; minimal break-in.
How it fit climbers with your foot shape: fit reports from feet like yours.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.40 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among moderately downturned shoes it sits between the Evolv Zenist (0.30, softer) and the Evolv Shaman 2S (0.43, stiffer).
Falco specifications
| Brand | Saltic |
| Model | Falco |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Downturn | Moderate |
| Asymmetry | Moderate |
| Toe Patch | Medium |
| Heel Rubber | Partial |
| Ankle Protection | None |
| Midsole | Forefoot |
| Midsole Stiffness | Medium soft |
| Rand | Tensioned |
| Upper Material | Synthetic |
| Weight (pair) | 380 g (13.4 oz) |
| Break-in | Minimal |
| Rubber | Extasy |
| Rubber Thickness | 4mm |
| Rubber Hardness | Soft |
| Durability | Moderate |
| Vegan | No |
| Resoleable | Yes |
| Kids | No |
What the Falco costs
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 across 2 shops that currently stock it (66.71 to 90.00 EUR). Cheapest current offer: 66.71 EUR at 9b-plus.com, 26% below the 90.00 EUR list price.
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| 9b-plus.com | 66.71 EUR |
| saltic.cz | 90.00 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 | 90.00 EUR | 1 |
| 34.5 | 90.00 EUR | 1 |
| 35 | 90.00 EUR | 1 |
| 36 | 90.00 EUR | 1 |
| 37 | 90.00 EUR | 1 |
| 37.5 | 90.00 EUR | 1 |
| 38 | 90.00 EUR | 1 |
| 38.5 | 66.71 EUR | 2 |
| 39 | 66.71 EUR | 2 |
| 40 | 66.71 EUR | 2 |
| 41 | 90.00 EUR | 1 |
| 41.5 | 90.00 EUR | 1 |
| 42 | 90.00 EUR | 1 |
| 42.5 | 90.00 EUR | 1 |
| 43 | 90.00 EUR | 1 |
| 44 | 90.00 EUR | 1 |
| 45 | 90.00 EUR | 1 |
| 45.5 | 90.00 EUR | 1 |
| 46 | 90.00 EUR | 1 |
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