Saltic Spirit
Saltic
A simple, comfortable and sensitive all-round lace-up for a wide range of climbers. A slightly downturned, forgiving last and Extasy rubber make it an easy, reliable shoe for sport routes and multi-pitch.
Best For
Best for sport climbing and trad multipitch on slab and vertical terrain. Aimed at beginner to intermediate climbers.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Strengths
- Comfortable, forgiving all-round lace-up
- Good sensitivity for footwork
- Reliable Extasy rubber
- Suits a wide range of climbers
Trade-offs
- Not a specialist steep-terrain shoe
- Mild downturn limits power on overhangs
- Saltic does not publish a weight figure
Sizing & Fit
All-round lace-up fit; synthetic upper with minimal stretch. Size close to a comfortable performance fit.
Fit profile: medium width, standard forefoot volume, medium heel, suits roman toe shapes.
Minimal stretch expected; minimal break-in.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.40 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among slightly downturned shoes it sits between the La Sportiva Cobra (0.30, softer) and the Scarpa Arpia V (0.44, stiffer).
Specifications
| Brand | Saltic |
| Model | Spirit |
| Closure | Lace |
| Downturn | Slight |
| Asymmetry | Moderate |
| Rubber | Extasy |
| Rubber Thickness | 4mm |
| Weight (pair) | 430g |
| Vegan | No |
| Kids | No |
Prices
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| saltic.cz | 73.00 EUR |
| 9b-plus.com | 76.78 EUR |
Cheapest current offer: 73.00 EUR at saltic.cz, 15% below the 86.00 EUR list price. 2 shops currently stock it (73.00 to 76.78 EUR).