Saltic Toxic
Saltic
Premium Czech pocket-hunting tool with full midsole, aggressive downturn, and proprietary Project S4 rubber. Stiff construction concentrates power while strong asymmetry targets precise placements. Tensioned design ensures technical response.
Best For
Best for bouldering and sport climbing on overhang and roof terrain. Aimed at advanced to elite climbers.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Strengths
- Full midsole concentrated power
- Aggressive downturn specialist
- Project S4 proprietary grip
- Strong asymmetry pocket-focused
- Toe power is concentrated for grabbing small features overhead
Trade-offs
- Stiff break-in period
- Premium pricing
- Aggressive geometry polarizing
Sizing & Fit
Microfiber minimal stretch fits true-to-size. Standard width suits typical feet; Saltic barefoot philosophy emphasizes natural geometry.
Fit profile: medium width, standard forefoot volume, narrow heel, suits roman toe shapes.
Minimal stretch expected; moderate break-in.
Stiffness
Measured stiffness: 0.54 on our 0-1 scale (0 = softest). Among aggressive shoes it sits between the Tenaya Iati (0.48, softer) and the La Sportiva Genius (0.59, stiffer).
Specifications
| Brand | Saltic |
| Model | Toxic |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Downturn | Aggressive |
| Asymmetry | Slight |
| Rubber | Extasy |
| Rubber Thickness | 4mm |
| Weight (pair) | 420g |
| Vegan | No |
| Kids | No |
Prices
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| 9b-plus.com | 92.50 EUR |
| saltic.cz | 104.00 EUR |
Cheapest current offer: 92.50 EUR at 9b-plus.com, 11% below the 104.00 EUR list price. 2 shops currently stock it (92.50 to 104.00 EUR).