Saltic Vampir
Saltic
The Vampir is a medium-soft, slightly downturned velcro shoe from Saltic for sport climbing and bouldering. Saltic lists it as medium-width with a medium heel. In stock at 2 shops from 78.22 EUR.
A versatile all-round shoe for beginners and improving climbers who switch between gym and rock. A quick-pull velcro closure with firm, non-fraying straps, a slightly dynamic shape that suits most foot types, and a build that balances sensitivity with comfort.
Best For
Best for sport climbing and bouldering on slab and vertical terrain. Aimed at beginner to intermediate climbers.
Among the 469 adult climbing shoes we track, the Vampir ranks in the top 8% for smearing, the top 20% for sensitivity and the top 41% for comfort.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Vampir strengths
- Versatile all-rounder for gym and rock
- Quick velcro closure with durable straps
- Comfortable last that suits most foot shapes
- Sensitive yet supportive feel
Vampir trade-offs
- Not a specialist shoe for steep or hard climbing
- Mild downturn limits power on overhangs
- Saltic does not publish a weight figure
How the Vampir fits
All-round fit; synthetic upper with minimal stretch. Size close to a snug performance fit.
Fit profile: medium width, standard forefoot volume, medium heel, suits roman toe shapes.
Minimal stretch expected; minimal break-in.
How it fit climbers with your foot shape: fit reports from feet like yours.
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).
Vampir specifications
| Brand | Saltic |
| Model | Vampir |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Downturn | Slight |
| Asymmetry | Moderate |
| Toe Patch | Medium |
| Heel Rubber | Partial |
| Ankle Protection | None |
| Midsole | Forefoot |
| Midsole Stiffness | Medium soft |
| Rand | Tensioned |
| Upper Material | Synthetic |
| Weight (pair) | 320 g (11.3 oz) |
| Break-in | Minimal |
| Rubber | Extasy |
| Rubber Thickness | 4mm |
| Rubber Hardness | Soft |
| Durability | Moderate |
| Vegan | No |
| Resoleable | Yes |
| Kids | No |
What the Vampir costs
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 across 2 shops that currently stock it (78.22 to 96.00 EUR). Cheapest current offer: 78.22 EUR at 9b-plus.com, 19% below the 96.00 EUR list price.
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| 9b-plus.com | 78.22 EUR |
| saltic.cz | 96.00 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 | 96.00 EUR | 1 |
| 34.5 | 96.00 EUR | 1 |
| 35 | 96.00 EUR | 1 |
| 36 | 96.00 EUR | 1 |
| 37 | 96.00 EUR | 1 |
| 37.5 | 96.00 EUR | 1 |
| 38 | 78.22 EUR | 2 |
| 38.5 | 78.22 EUR | 2 |
| 39 | 78.22 EUR | 2 |
| 40 | 96.00 EUR | 1 |
| 41 | 96.00 EUR | 1 |
| 41.5 | 96.00 EUR | 1 |
| 42 | 78.22 EUR | 2 |
| 42.5 | 78.22 EUR | 2 |
| 43 | 78.22 EUR | 2 |
| 44 | 96.00 EUR | 1 |
| 45 | 78.22 EUR | 2 |
| 45.5 | 78.22 EUR | 2 |
| 46 | 78.22 EUR | 2 |
| 47 | 78.22 EUR | 2 |
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