Saltic Tanaka
Saltic
Barefoot-philosophy Czech lace-up with flat profile and relaxed geometry for slab and vertical specialists. Proprietary Extasy HG rubber with no toe patch emphasizes proper foot placement. Half-size stretch expectation suits patient learners.
Best For
Best for sport climbing and trad multipitch on slab and vertical terrain. Aimed at beginner to intermediate climbers.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Strengths
- Barefoot philosophy integrated
- Relaxed fit comfortable
- No toe patch builds technique
- Half-size initial stretch
- Flat last means less foot fatigue on multi-pitch days
Trade-offs
- Half-size stretch requires patience
- No gradual break-in to look forward to
Sizing & Fit
Microfiber with half-size stretch expectation; size down and allow leather/materials to break in. Relaxed fit emphasizes natural toe geometry.
Fit profile: medium width, standard forefoot volume, medium heel, suits roman toe shapes.
Expect roughly half a size of stretch; minimal break-in.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.36 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among flat shoes it sits between the La Sportiva Cobra 4:99 (0.27, softer) and the Tenaya Tanta (0.42, stiffer).
Specifications
| Brand | Saltic |
| Model | Tanaka |
| Closure | Lace |
| Feel | Moderate |
| Downturn | Flat |
| Asymmetry | Slight |
| Rubber | Extasy (proprietary) |
| Rubber Thickness | 4mm |
| Weight (pair) | 350g |
| Vegan | No |
| Kids | No |