Saltic Panda Kid
Saltic
A comfortable kids climbing shoe with an easy velcro closure for quick on and off. A flat, forgiving last that sits nicely on a child's foot, with grippy Extasy rubber for the gym and easy rock.
Best For
Best for sport climbing and bouldering on slab and vertical terrain. Aimed at beginner climbers.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Strengths
- Flat, comfortable last for children's feet
- Easy velcro closure for quick on and off
- Grippy Extasy rubber
- Forgiving fit for learning
Trade-offs
- Beginner kids shoe with no performance features
- Children outgrow it quickly
- Saltic does not publish a weight figure
Sizing & Fit
Kids fit; size close to the child's street size with a little room to grow.
Fit profile: medium width, standard forefoot volume, medium heel, suits roman toe shapes.
Minimal stretch expected; minimal break-in.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.24 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among flat shoes it sits between the La Sportiva Stickit (0.15, softer) and the Evolv Defy (0.31, stiffer).
Specifications
| Brand | Saltic |
| Model | Panda Kid |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Downturn | Flat |
| Asymmetry | None |
| Rubber | Extasy |
| Rubber Thickness | 3.7mm |
| Weight (pair) | 235g |
| Vegan | No |
| Kids | Yes |
Prices
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| 9b-plus.com | 63.98 EUR |
| saltic.cz | 66.00 EUR |
Cheapest current offer: 63.98 EUR at 9b-plus.com. 2 shops currently stock it (63.98 to 66.00 EUR).