Saltic Q-Step
Saltic
The Q-Step is a medium-stiff, aggressively downturned velcro shoe from Saltic for bouldering and sport climbing. Saltic lists it as medium-width with a narrow heel. In stock at 2 shops from 70.13 EUR.
An aggressive, competition-oriented shoe with a patented cross-tensioned heel-hook closure, an anatomical asymmetric last and a torsionally downturned toe for power and precision on steep, technical terrain.
Best For
Best for bouldering and sport climbing on overhang, roof and vertical terrain. Aimed at advanced to elite climbers.
Among the 469 adult climbing shoes we track, the Q-Step ranks in the top 6% for pocket climbing, the top 17% for hooking and the top 21% for sensitivity.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Q-Step strengths
- Aggressive downturn and strong asymmetry for steep terrain
- Cross-tensioned heel closure locks the heel for hooking
- Full toe and heel rubber for hooks
- Anatomical last adapts to the foot
Q-Step trade-offs
- Aggressive shape is uncomfortable for long routes
- Specialist competition/steep shoe
- Saltic does not publish a weight figure
How the Q-Step fits
Aggressive performance/competition fit; synthetic upper. Size down from street size for a tight fit.
Fit profile: medium width, standard forefoot volume, narrow heel, suits roman toe shapes.
Minimal stretch expected; moderate 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).
Q-Step specifications
| Brand | Saltic |
| Model | Q-Step |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Downturn | Aggressive |
| Asymmetry | Strong |
| Toe Patch | Full |
| Heel Rubber | Full |
| Ankle Protection | None |
| Midsole | Forefoot |
| Midsole Stiffness | Medium |
| Rand | Tensioned |
| Upper Material | Synthetic |
| Weight (pair) | 320 g (11.3 oz) |
| Break-in | Moderate |
| Rubber | Extasy |
| Rubber Thickness | 3.7mm |
| Rubber Hardness | Soft |
| Durability | Moderate, High |
| Vegan | No |
| Resoleable | Yes |
| Kids | No |
What the Q-Step costs
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 across 2 shops that currently stock it (70.13 to 82.00 EUR). Cheapest current offer: 70.13 EUR at 9b-plus.com, 28% below the 98.00 EUR list price.
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| 9b-plus.com | 70.13 EUR |
| saltic.cz | 82.00 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 | 82.00 EUR | 1 |
| 34.5 | 82.00 EUR | 1 |
| 35 | 82.00 EUR | 1 |
| 36 | 82.00 EUR | 1 |
| 37 | 82.00 EUR | 1 |
| 37.5 | 82.00 EUR | 1 |
| 38 | 82.00 EUR | 1 |
| 38.5 | 70.13 EUR | 2 |
| 39 | 70.13 EUR | 2 |
| 40 | 70.13 EUR | 2 |
| 41 | 70.13 EUR | 2 |
| 41.5 | 82.00 EUR | 1 |
| 42 | 82.00 EUR | 1 |
| 42.5 | 82.00 EUR | 1 |
| 43 | 82.00 EUR | 1 |
| 44 | 82.00 EUR | 1 |
| 45 | 82.00 EUR | 1 |
| 45.5 | 82.00 EUR | 1 |
| 46 | 82.00 EUR | 1 |
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