Saltic Speed
Saltic
The Speed is a soft, moderately downturned velcro shoe from Saltic for speed. Saltic lists it as narrow-width with a narrow heel. In stock at 2 shops from 78.18 EUR.
Elite Czech speed-climbing specialist with velcro closure, narrow platform, and a 3mm sole of proprietary Extasy 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.
Among the 469 adult climbing shoes we track, the Speed ranks in the top 3% for sensitivity, the top 18% for smearing and the top 36% for pocket climbing.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Speed strengths
- Two velcro straps for quick on and off
- Narrow fit precise placement
- Thin 3mm Extasy sole lets you feel the surface
- Lightweight minimalist
- Downturn is firm but not punishing
Speed trade-offs
- Narrow width excludes most
- Low durability expected
- Niche specialization only
How the Speed fits
Microfiber with no stretch, so the fit you try on is the fit you keep. Narrow width and a sock-like upper that wraps the foot, 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.
How it fit climbers with your foot shape: fit reports from feet like yours.
Speed fit reports
1 scanned owner has reported how this shoe fits so far - not enough yet for a fit fingerprint; verdicts unlock at 5 owners. The reports come from climbers who measured their feet with the climbing-gear.com foot scanner and rated the fit of the shoes they own.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.28 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among moderately downturned shoes it sits between the EB Nebula 3.0 (0.24, softer) and the Evolv Zenist (0.30, stiffer).
Speed specifications
| Brand | Saltic |
| Model | Speed |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Downturn | Moderate |
| Asymmetry | Moderate |
| Toe Patch | Full |
| Heel Rubber | Partial |
| Ankle Protection | None |
| Midsole | Forefoot |
| Midsole Stiffness | Soft |
| Rand | Tensioned |
| Upper Material | Synthetic |
| Weight (pair) | 295 g (10.4 oz) |
| Break-in | Minimal |
| Rubber | Extasy |
| Rubber Thickness | 3mm |
| Rubber Hardness | Soft |
| Durability | Low |
| Vegan | No |
| Resoleable | Yes |
| Kids | No |
What the Speed costs
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 across 2 shops that currently stock it (78.18 to 106.00 EUR). Cheapest current offer: 78.18 EUR at 9b-plus.com, 26% below the 106.00 EUR list price.
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| 9b-plus.com | 78.18 EUR |
| saltic.cz | 106.00 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 | 106.00 EUR | 1 |
| 34.5 | 106.00 EUR | 1 |
| 35 | 106.00 EUR | 1 |
| 36 | 106.00 EUR | 1 |
| 37 | 106.00 EUR | 1 |
| 37.5 | 106.00 EUR | 1 |
| 38 | 106.00 EUR | 1 |
| 38.5 | 106.00 EUR | 1 |
| 39 | 78.18 EUR | 2 |
| 40 | 78.18 EUR | 2 |
| 41 | 78.18 EUR | 2 |
| 41.5 | 78.18 EUR | 2 |
| 42 | 106.00 EUR | 1 |
| 42.5 | 106.00 EUR | 1 |
| 43 | 106.00 EUR | 1 |
| 44 | 78.18 EUR | 2 |
| 45 | 106.00 EUR | 1 |
| 45.5 | 106.00 EUR | 1 |
| 46 | 106.00 EUR | 1 |
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