Saltic Fenix
Saltic
The Fenix is a firm, aggressively downturned velcro shoe from Saltic for sport climbing and trad and multi-pitch. Saltic lists it as medium-width with a medium heel. In stock at 2 shops from 79.54 EUR.
Czech performance-oriented sport shoe with a 3-strap velcro closure and aggressive 'eagle's beak' downturn. Strong asymmetry and proprietary Extasy rubber deliver precision on overhanging terrain and small footholds. Synthetic upper keeps weight low while the tensioned last rewards technical footwork.
Best For
Best for sport climbing and trad multipitch on slab and vertical terrain. Aimed at intermediate to advanced climbers.
Among the 469 adult climbing shoes we track, the Fenix ranks in the top 24% for edging, the top 24% for pocket climbing and the top 24% for sensitivity.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Fenix strengths
- Patented eagle-beak toe, rounded with a pointed peak
- NFA system fills the dead space in the toe box
- Aggressive downturn and strong asymmetry for overhanging terrain
- Straps pull snug in one motion
Fenix trade-offs
- Aggressive, asymmetric last is too much for beginners
- Synthetic won't stretch to accommodate sizing mistakes
How the Fenix fits
Microfiber with minimal stretch, so it will not grow much beyond the fit you try on. Standard width accommodates typical feet; three velcro straps adjust the fit.
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: 0.44 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among aggressive shoes it sits between the Tenaya Mastia (0.40, softer) and the La Sportiva Mandala (0.48, stiffer).
Fenix specifications
| Brand | Saltic |
| Model | Fenix |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Downturn | Aggressive |
| Asymmetry | Strong |
| Toe Patch | Medium |
| Heel Rubber | Partial |
| Ankle Protection | None |
| Midsole | Forefoot |
| Midsole Stiffness | Medium hard |
| Rand | Relaxed |
| Upper Material | Synthetic |
| Weight (pair) | 380 g (13.4 oz) |
| Break-in | Minimal |
| Rubber | Extasy |
| Rubber Thickness | 3.7mm |
| Rubber Hardness | Soft |
| Durability | Moderate, High |
| Vegan | No |
| Resoleable | Yes |
| Kids | No |
What the Fenix costs
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 across 2 shops that currently stock it (79.54 to 96.00 EUR). Cheapest current offer: 79.54 EUR at 9b-plus.com, 17% below the 96.00 EUR list price.
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| 9b-plus.com | 79.54 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 | 79.54 EUR | 2 |
| 37.5 | 79.54 EUR | 2 |
| 38 | 96.00 EUR | 1 |
| 38.5 | 79.54 EUR | 2 |
| 39 | 79.54 EUR | 2 |
| 40 | 96.00 EUR | 1 |
| 41 | 96.00 EUR | 1 |
| 41.5 | 96.00 EUR | 1 |
| 42 | 79.54 EUR | 2 |
| 42.5 | 79.54 EUR | 2 |
| 43 | 79.54 EUR | 2 |
| 44 | 96.00 EUR | 1 |
| 45 | 79.54 EUR | 2 |
| 45.5 | 96.00 EUR | 1 |
| 46 | 96.00 EUR | 1 |
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