Saltic Givet
Saltic
Budget entry-level Czech option with wide fit, soft Extasy HG rubber, and minimalist construction. No midsole emphasizes ground feel while lace precision and relaxed geometry suit beginners. Half-size stretch expectation allows affordable fit discovery.
Best For
Best for sport climbing on slab and vertical terrain. Aimed at beginner climbers.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Strengths
- Budget price beginner-accessible
- Wide fit forgiving
- Soft Extasy HG responsive
- Flat sole keeps your toes from getting hammered
- Lacing adjusts volume and pressure zone by zone
Trade-offs
- No midsole limited support
- Soft rubber not durable
- Very little give in the upper - get the size right first time
Sizing & Fit
Microfiber with half-size stretch expectation; size down and allow break-in. Wide fit accommodates beginners without extremes.
Fit profile: wide width, high forefoot volume, narrow heel, suits roman toe shapes.
Expect roughly half a size of stretch; minimal break-in.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.20 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among flat shoes it sits between the La Sportiva Gripit (0.18, softer) and the La Sportiva Cobra 4:99 (0.27, stiffer).
Specifications
| Brand | Saltic |
| Model | Givet |
| Closure | Lace |
| Feel | Soft |
| Downturn | Flat |
| Asymmetry | Moderate |
| Rubber | Extasy® |
| Rubber Thickness | 3.5mm |
| Weight (pair) | 370g |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Kids | No |