Saltic Saphir
Saltic
A precise, comfortable lace-up for long mountain routes and crack climbing. A supportive midsole, Extasy rubber and an anti-shock heel handle high loads in cracks and demanding alpine terrain over long days. A mid-cut cuff adds ankle protection.
Best For
Best for trad multipitch on slab and vertical terrain. Aimed at intermediate to advanced climbers.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Strengths
- Supportive, stiff platform for long routes and cracks
- Mid-cut cuff and anti-shock heel for crack climbing
- Durable Extasy rubber for all-day use
- Comfortable lace-up fit
Trade-offs
- Stiff, flat build gives up grip on steep terrain
- Not a bouldering or steep-sport shoe
- Saltic does not publish a weight figure
Sizing & Fit
Comfortable all-day fit; synthetic upper. Size close to street size for long routes and cracks.
Fit profile: wide width, high forefoot volume, medium heel, suits roman toe shapes.
Expect roughly half a size of stretch; moderate break-in.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.56 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among flat shoes it sits between the Scarpa Origin VS (0.52, softer) and the La Sportiva Tarantula (0.64, stiffer).
Specifications
| Brand | Saltic |
| Model | Saphir |
| Closure | Lace |
| Downturn | Flat |
| Asymmetry | Slight |
| Rubber | Extasy |
| Rubber Thickness | 3.7mm |
| Weight (pair) | 590g |
| Vegan | No |
| Kids | No |
Prices
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| 9b-plus.com | 57.84 EUR |
| saltic.cz | 61.00 EUR |
Cheapest current offer: 57.84 EUR at 9b-plus.com, 46% below the 107.00 EUR list price. 2 shops currently stock it (57.84 to 61.00 EUR).