Saltic Speed
Saltic
Elite Czech speed-climbing specialist with velcro closure, narrow platform, and proprietary Project S4 rubber. Moderate downturn and tensioned design concentrate focus on footwork precision. Minimal construction keeps weight low for rapid movement on competition walls.
Best For
Best for speed on vertical terrain. Aimed at advanced to elite climbers.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Strengths
- Slipper closure rapid transitions
- Narrow fit precise placement
- Project S4 proprietary grip
- Lightweight minimalist
- Downturn is firm but not punishing
Trade-offs
- Narrow width excludes most
- Low durability expected
- Niche specialization only
Sizing & Fit
Microfiber no-stretch fits tight and true-to-size. Narrow width and slipper fit engineered for speed climbing; oversizing defeats purpose.
Fit profile: narrow width, low forefoot volume, narrow heel, suits roman toe shapes.
No stretch expected; minimal break-in.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.28 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among moderately downturned shoes it sits between the So iLL Roam Soft (0.21, softer) and the Scarpa Instinct VSR (0.38, stiffer).
Specifications
| Brand | Saltic |
| Model | Speed |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Downturn | Moderate |
| Asymmetry | Moderate |
| Rubber | Extasy |
| Rubber Thickness | 3mm |
| Weight (pair) | 295g |
| Vegan | No |
| Kids | No |
Prices
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| 9b-plus.com | 85.92 EUR |
| saltic.cz | 106.00 EUR |
Cheapest current offer: 85.92 EUR at 9b-plus.com, 19% below the 106.00 EUR list price. 2 shops currently stock it (85.92 to 106.00 EUR).