Saltic Garnet
Saltic
Stiff Czech trad specialist with full midsole and lace precision for crack and edge climbing. Wide fit and hard Extasy HG rubber handle extended pitches while high durability suits multipitch abuse. Flat profile emphasizes edging technique.
Best For
Best for trad multipitch on slab and vertical terrain. Aimed at beginner to intermediate climbers.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Strengths
- Full midsole trad-ready
- Stiff construction powerful
- High durability overall
- Lace precision control
- Comfortable geometry for all-day climbing
Trade-offs
- Stiff break-in period
- Hard rubber less sensitive
- Wide fit may feel loose for narrow feet
Sizing & Fit
Microfiber with half-size stretch expectation; size down and allow materials to break in. Wide width accommodates typical-to-broad feet.
Fit profile: wide width, high forefoot volume, medium heel, suits roman toe shapes.
Expect roughly half a size of stretch; minimal break-in.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.39 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among flat shoes it sits between the Evolv Defy (0.31, softer) and the Black Diamond Momentum (0.46, stiffer).
Specifications
| Brand | Saltic |
| Model | Garnet |
| Closure | Lace |
| Downturn | Flat |
| Asymmetry | Moderate |
| Rubber | Extasy |
| Rubber Thickness | 4mm |
| Weight (pair) | 340g |
| Vegan | No |
| Kids | No |
Prices
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| 9b-plus.com | 76.78 EUR |
| saltic.cz | 86.00 EUR |
Cheapest current offer: 76.78 EUR at 9b-plus.com, 11% below the 86.00 EUR list price. 2 shops currently stock it (76.78 to 86.00 EUR).