OT: Help on choosing a new skate

[Bizzle McDizzle]

So went to the rink with little man today to skate around a bit

It may be time for me to invest in some new wheels

Currently using an older pair of Missions, I like them, but they are very stiff.
In my old age it seems my feet have flattened out or something, and the boot is killing me. Especially the right foot which might be wider than the left or something, as the outside of the foot and pinky toe are just painful after a while. I did notice the last pair of shies I bought was a 10.5 when I've worn 10's since high school.

Don't want to spend a ton o'money, looking for something with a more flexible boot, maybe a little wider, and not as stiff.

Any recommendations of what I should look at? $>250.00 preferably

Are the Vapor 4.0 on the stiff side or not?
What about the Reeboks?

Will probably head out tomorrow and try some stuff on.

 

[dash]

I have Reebok 5Ks with the pump and I really like them. I think Graf skates are also very good.

 

[4thstreet]

throw these on your sandals/flip flops/etc..and you're good to go.:lol3:

 

[beantownmaniac]

Too bad you're not a size 10 anymore. I would offer to sell you my CCM U-09 skates I bought 2 years ago for a good price (paid $300).

 

[beantownmaniac]

I have Reebok 5Ks with the pump and I really like them. I think Graf skates are also very good.

Bauer, CCM, Easton all make a good skate also.

 

[forty_three]

I was an Easton man up until last season when I picked up a practically brand new pair of these:
Bauer Vapor X 4.0 Senior Ice Hockey Skates
at the equipment swap. Super light, nice fit but pretty stiff uppers (which I like).

 

[Bizzle McDizzle]

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throw these on your sandals/flip flops/etc..and you're good to go.:lol3:

I totally had those in 1973

 

[Bizzle McDizzle]

I was an Easton man up until last season when I picked up a practically brand new pair of these:
Bauer Vapor X 4.0 Senior Ice Hockey Skates
at the equipment swap. Super light, nice fit but pretty stiff uppers (which I like).

I actually looked at those today but heard they were pretty stiff, so good to hear confrimation on that

 

[dash]

Biz, if you foot is on the wide side, I like the CCM boot.

 

[esls79]

I have Bauer Custom Supreme 3000's I bought in 1992 - my feet haven't grown since then. I may request to be buried with those things.

 

[Bizzle McDizzle]

thanks for the help all
went and tried on a bunch this weekend
Good thing too, my feet def changed sizes, went with a 9.5 boot

picked these baby's up today

Reebok 14K's
Was gonna go with the 12K's, but they got me with the lace lock... and other interior differences of course, but the lace lock was cool. I have a hard time keeping the damn things tight as I lace up so that is a mega-bonus for me.

Plus - had them both on at the same time, one on each foot, and could feel the difference in the boot itself.
Figured there would be no difference, but damn glad I did it, cuz it was noticeable.

Felt good.
Me likey.

 

[Bizzle McDizzle]

little man picked up a set of shin guards and hockey socks today as well...

and still hasn't taken them off

 

[Bizzle McDizzle]

played in the garage for hours today in his shorts, shin guards, socks, shoulder pads, gloves

 

[elocomotive]

Lol. I love how Lil' Biz goes ALL OUT with wearing the gear even just for garage practice.

 

[Bizzle McDizzle]

Lol. I love how Lil' Biz goes ALL OUT with wearing the gear even just for garage practice.

he usually has helmet + elbow pads on too, but for some reason passed on those today in favor of the 'Canes hat.

 

[Bizzle McDizzle]

flyers fan, please notice the orange laces...

 

[Bizzle McDizzle]

FINALLY GET TO TEST THESE FUCKERS OUT TODAY

very excited
taking the boy to the rink this afternoon



Also got completely geared up yesterday for the first time in years and years, picked up a brand new helmet <<finally>> along with some new (used) pads, so finally able to hit the ice for some stick time. Ahhhh yeah.

gotta get my legs back for some old man don't touch me I may fall down league play

 

[PhillyPhaithful48]

Obviously you figured it out but, Missions are extremely weird boots. I stay away from them. Some people love them and how they conform to their feet. I think it just matters on the shape of your foot.

Missions are a different breed. If you like them then youll be a fan for life. If not, it is never worth trying another pair as they all feel the same IMO. I had a roller and ice skate in mission. Didn't like either.

I use CCM everything pretty much nowadays.

Bauer may be the best choice for you. I'd go to a shop and try on a few first.