Saltic Guru EVO
Saltic
The Guru EVO is a medium-stiff, moderately 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 71.00 EUR.
Moderate-soft Czech all-terrain with moderate downturn and slight asymmetry for broad skill-range accessibility. Proprietary Extasy HG rubber with partial midsole balances responsiveness and support. Minimal break-in enables immediate climbing.
Best For
Best for sport climbing and trad multipitch on slab, vertical and overhang terrain. Aimed at beginner to advanced climbers.
Among the 469 adult climbing shoes we track, the Guru EVO ranks in the top 18% for sensitivity, the top 32% for smearing and the top 42% for edging.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Guru EVO strengths
- Moderate-soft accessible feel
- Slight asymmetry versatile
- Extasy HG proprietary
- Power when you need it, comfort when you don't
- Minimal fuss getting the shoe on and off
Guru EVO trade-offs
- Generic performance profile
- Sensitive underfoot but hard on the toes during long sessions
- Partial heel rubber limits heel-hooking confidence
How the Guru EVO fits
Microfiber minimal stretch fits true-to-size. Standard width accommodates broad skill range from beginners to advanced.
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).
Guru EVO specifications
| Brand | Saltic |
| Model | Guru EVO |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Downturn | Moderate |
| Asymmetry | Moderate |
| Toe Patch | Medium |
| 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, High |
| Vegan | No |
| Resoleable | Yes |
| Kids | No |
What the Guru EVO costs
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 across 2 shops that currently stock it (71.00 to 74.00 EUR). Cheapest current offer: 71.00 EUR at saltic.cz.
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| saltic.cz | 71.00 EUR |
| 9b-plus.com | 74.00 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 | 71.00 EUR | 1 |
| 34.5 | 71.00 EUR | 1 |
| 35 | 71.00 EUR | 1 |
| 36 | 71.00 EUR | 1 |
| 37 | 71.00 EUR | 1 |
| 37.5 | 71.00 EUR | 1 |
| 38 | 71.00 EUR | 1 |
| 38.5 | 71.00 EUR | 1 |
| 39 | 71.00 EUR | 2 |
| 40 | 71.00 EUR | 2 |
| 41 | 71.00 EUR | 1 |
| 41.5 | 71.00 EUR | 2 |
| 42 | 71.00 EUR | 2 |
| 42.5 | 71.00 EUR | 1 |
| 43 | 71.00 EUR | 2 |
| 44 | 71.00 EUR | 1 |
| 45 | 71.00 EUR | 1 |
| 45.5 | 71.00 EUR | 1 |
| 46 | 71.00 EUR | 2 |
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