Saltic | Eliot | Barefoot climbing shoes

You know when your toes start to ache after fifteen minutes in regular climbing shoes. You're forced to take them off between each route, jump around in your socks and wait for blood circulation to return. Then you have to squeeze your feet back into the slightly too-tight shoes for the next attempt. But why should climbing have to be torture for your feet? Saltic Eliot is made for those who love climbing but hate the pain that comes with it. With a wide toe box that actually gives your toes room to spread out, you get comfort without sacrificing function. You can wear the shoes the entire session, walk comfortably between the walls and focus on the movement instead of the pain.

Handmade in Zlín – in the classic Baťa factories where shoe tradition and precision craftsmanship have existed for generations. Saltic has been making climbing shoes since 1989 and knows exactly what it takes to create a shoe that can handle the demands of the wall. The synthetic microfiber upper is both strong and flexible, it molds to your foot without giving in where it doesn’t need to. It’s the same material used in other professional climbing shoes, tested through tens of thousands of climbs. The Extasy® rubber sole is the result of years of experimentation and development – ​​a high-friction rubber compound exclusive to Saltic that gives you that crucial grip on both smearing and small edges. The two-piece sole is ingenious: flexible enough for natural foot movement when walking but with enough support for precision when climbing.

The Saltic Eliot has been tested by professional climbers, including Czech competitive climber Tereza Kotlínová. Their verdict? Perfect for routes up to UIAA grade 5, excellent for bouldering on easier problems, and really good on sandstone where the large contact surface really comes into its own. For beginners developing their technique, the wide toe box gives them the confidence to focus on movement rather than balance. For experienced climbers who enjoy longer sessions or via ferratas, they are ideal – you can wear them all day without needing an extra pair of shoes to change.

The most revolutionary thing about the Saltic Eliot is not just that they are comfortable – it’s that they are built to last. When the sole starts to show signs of wear, you simply send them back to Saltic and they will replace the sole for you. It costs a fraction of the price of new shoes and you get to keep the upper that has already formed perfectly to your foot. On average, Saltic shoes with replaceable soles last 3-4 times longer than regular climbing shoes from other manufacturers. This means less resource consumption and more money left in your wallet for climbing trips.

Delivery information

• Delivery time:
  We need about 5-10 business days to pack and ship each order, except for products from Saltic, where it takes about 10-15 business days due to the manufacturing process.
• Warehouse: We currently have warehouses in Sweden, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Estonia.
• Shipping : Our shipping fee is normally 69 SEK for standard shipping.
• Right of withdrawal : You always have the right to cancel your purchase within 14 days according to the Swedish Distance Selling Act. This is counted from the day you receive your order. Returns made after the right of withdrawal has expired and up to 30 days will be refunded with a store credit on your customer page that you can use for new purchases.
• Complaints : If the product is defective, you have a warranty according to the Consumer Purchase Act. We want you to feel satisfied, so contact us immediately if you experience any problems and we will do our utmost to fix or replace your purchase.
• Returns you send to our warehouse in Sweden . You can order a return label from us and you will then receive a QR code or return label that you take to your nearest representative. This service costs 69 SEK and we will deduct this amount from your refund, so you do not have to spend any money.
  You can also arrange your own shipping if you want.
• The right of exchange does not apply to goods in the Sale category.