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Picky about my skate fit and these are dialed in without going up to Pro or Custom models. Some things to consider and / or ease any hesitant buyers:- tongue squeaks with standard laces, changed to wax laces. It's just the vinyl material they used on this particular skate and only one skate did it until I swapped.- insoles that come with these skates are horribly cheap (Bauer should be ashamed); expect to spend another $50+ on SuperFeet, still giving 5stars as I would have swapped them anyway and the SF locked right in.- if you like your skates snug, expect these skates to loosen up 1/16th of an inch or two after baking and sweating in them. I would recommend NOT to size up if you are hurting mildly in some spots at first.- blades are profiled differently ... MorePicky about my skate fit and these are dialed in without going up to Pro or Custom models. Some things to consider and / or ease any hesitant buyers:- tongue squeaks with standard laces, changed to wax laces. It's just the vinyl material they used on this particular skate and only one skate did it until I swapped.- insoles that come with these skates are horribly cheap (Bauer should be ashamed); expect to spend another $50+ on SuperFeet, still giving 5stars as I would have swapped them anyway and the SF locked right in.- if you like your skates snug, expect these skates to loosen up 1/16th of an inch or two after baking and sweating in them. I would recommend NOT to size up if you are hurting mildly in some spots at first.- blades are profiled differently than the Supremes - they have more of a heel and, at first, found I was falling forward. Takes some getting used to coming from Supremes - may consider different profile of blade, but quick turns in these are incredibly easy - seems to have helped with my stick handling.- top eyelet and the fabric / stitching that meets there is stitched to a point - seems like it will peel open / fold with time. No big deal - will see- in my experience, toe box is less blunt than Supremes and provides a little more room. A 10 Supreme and 10 Vapor fit differently. the 10 Vapor seemed to fit a few 16ths longer than the Supremes to me and provided a perfect fit (I like my toe touching the end of my skate when standing ~ positive but comfortable contact); the rounded toe on these provided that.- Look and feel! Maybe not the most important thing but I like the way they look, very sharp and I like handling these skates, feel very put together.Three times out on these skates and they seem that they will wear in like a favorite baseball glove. Great skates for a dad teaching his kids to skate and playing league hockey 1x week and occasional pick-up.
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These skates have been incredible. I’ve always worn CCMs because of the general width, but this new fit system opened the doors for Vapors. They are incredibly light, my transitions are quicker, and I feel I get up to speed with less effort than my previous skates.I drove two hours up to Lynwood to get fitted, and Quinner was the absolute best. I was shocked how much time he spent getting me fitted, and after 4-5 pairs of skates we found the perfect skates for me. Turns out I’ve been wearing half a size too big my whole life.I previously ordered Supremes in a fit 2 that didn’t work, and we found that vapors in a fit 2 fit like a racing bucket seat. I couldn’t be happier!! I finally have no foot pain after skating for the first time in 17 years.Thank you again ... MoreThese skates have been incredible. I’ve always worn CCMs because of the general width, but this new fit system opened the doors for Vapors. They are incredibly light, my transitions are quicker, and I feel I get up to speed with less effort than my previous skates.I drove two hours up to Lynwood to get fitted, and Quinner was the absolute best. I was shocked how much time he spent getting me fitted, and after 4-5 pairs of skates we found the perfect skates for me. Turns out I’ve been wearing half a size too big my whole life.I previously ordered Supremes in a fit 2 that didn’t work, and we found that vapors in a fit 2 fit like a racing bucket seat. I couldn’t be happier!! I finally have no foot pain after skating for the first time in 17 years.Thank you again Quinner for all of your help. You were amazing and helpful, and I can’t wait to come back to get fitted for the rest of my gear!
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The Bauer fitting tool is a lifesaver and I can't recommend it enough. I went from 9D in CCMs to Bauer 8.5EEs and the fit is perfect.For around 13 years, I wore Graf Supra 703s. I never thought I'd love another skate again after having a mediocre experience with Bauer Supremes and a horrible experience with CCM Tacks. The Supremes felt great but lacked the pitch I like, and the CCMs felt like I was skating in mud. When trying on skates, the 3Xs fit perfectly, the pitch (once the Superfeet insoles were in) was comparable to my old 703s, and there was just enough flex for me to be happy.It took about 3-4 skates for them to break in. They're very lightweight, I love the aggressive pitch, and I don't feel any energy being wasted when powerskating. I feel ... MoreThe Bauer fitting tool is a lifesaver and I can't recommend it enough. I went from 9D in CCMs to Bauer 8.5EEs and the fit is perfect.For around 13 years, I wore Graf Supra 703s. I never thought I'd love another skate again after having a mediocre experience with Bauer Supremes and a horrible experience with CCM Tacks. The Supremes felt great but lacked the pitch I like, and the CCMs felt like I was skating in mud. When trying on skates, the 3Xs fit perfectly, the pitch (once the Superfeet insoles were in) was comparable to my old 703s, and there was just enough flex for me to be happy.It took about 3-4 skates for them to break in. They're very lightweight, I love the aggressive pitch, and I don't feel any energy being wasted when powerskating. I feel significantly more confident in my ability while wearing these, and I feel as though my speed has returned.
Picky about my skate fit and these are dialed in without going up to Pro or Custom models. Some things to consider and / or ease any hesitant buyers:- tongue squeaks with standard laces, changed to wax laces. It's just the vinyl material they used on this particular skate and only one skate did it until I swapped.- insoles that come with these skates are horribly cheap (Bauer should be ashamed); expect to spend another $50+ on SuperFeet, still giving 5stars as I would have swapped them anyway and the SF locked right in.- if you like your skates snug, expect these skates to loosen up 1/16th of an inch or two after baking and sweating in them. I would recommend NOT to size up if you are hurting mildly in some spots at first.- blades are profiled differently ... MorePicky about my skate fit and these are dialed in without going up to Pro or Custom models. Some things to consider and / or ease any hesitant buyers:- tongue squeaks with standard laces, changed to wax laces. It's just the vinyl material they used on this particular skate and only one skate did it until I swapped.- insoles that come with these skates are horribly cheap (Bauer should be ashamed); expect to spend another $50+ on SuperFeet, still giving 5stars as I would have swapped them anyway and the SF locked right in.- if you like your skates snug, expect these skates to loosen up 1/16th of an inch or two after baking and sweating in them. I would recommend NOT to size up if you are hurting mildly in some spots at first.- blades are profiled differently than the Supremes - they have more of a heel and, at first, found I was falling forward. Takes some getting used to coming from Supremes - may consider different profile of blade, but quick turns in these are incredibly easy - seems to have helped with my stick handling.- top eyelet and the fabric / stitching that meets there is stitched to a point - seems like it will peel open / fold with time. No big deal - will see- in my experience, toe box is less blunt than Supremes and provides a little more room. A 10 Supreme and 10 Vapor fit differently. the 10 Vapor seemed to fit a few 16ths longer than the Supremes to me and provided a perfect fit (I like my toe touching the end of my skate when standing ~ positive but comfortable contact); the rounded toe on these provided that.- Look and feel! Maybe not the most important thing but I like the way they look, very sharp and I like handling these skates, feel very put together.Three times out on these skates and they seem that they will wear in like a favorite baseball glove. Great skates for a dad teaching his kids to skate and playing league hockey 1x week and occasional pick-up.
These skates have been incredible. I’ve always worn CCMs because of the general width, but this new fit system opened the doors for Vapors. They are incredibly light, my transitions are quicker, and I feel I get up to speed with less effort than my previous skates.I drove two hours up to Lynwood to get fitted, and Quinner was the absolute best. I was shocked how much time he spent getting me fitted, and after 4-5 pairs of skates we found the perfect skates for me. Turns out I’ve been wearing half a size too big my whole life.I previously ordered Supremes in a fit 2 that didn’t work, and we found that vapors in a fit 2 fit like a racing bucket seat. I couldn’t be happier!! I finally have no foot pain after skating for the first time in 17 years.Thank you again ... MoreThese skates have been incredible. I’ve always worn CCMs because of the general width, but this new fit system opened the doors for Vapors. They are incredibly light, my transitions are quicker, and I feel I get up to speed with less effort than my previous skates.I drove two hours up to Lynwood to get fitted, and Quinner was the absolute best. I was shocked how much time he spent getting me fitted, and after 4-5 pairs of skates we found the perfect skates for me. Turns out I’ve been wearing half a size too big my whole life.I previously ordered Supremes in a fit 2 that didn’t work, and we found that vapors in a fit 2 fit like a racing bucket seat. I couldn’t be happier!! I finally have no foot pain after skating for the first time in 17 years.Thank you again Quinner for all of your help. You were amazing and helpful, and I can’t wait to come back to get fitted for the rest of my gear!
The Bauer fitting tool is a lifesaver and I can't recommend it enough. I went from 9D in CCMs to Bauer 8.5EEs and the fit is perfect.For around 13 years, I wore Graf Supra 703s. I never thought I'd love another skate again after having a mediocre experience with Bauer Supremes and a horrible experience with CCM Tacks. The Supremes felt great but lacked the pitch I like, and the CCMs felt like I was skating in mud. When trying on skates, the 3Xs fit perfectly, the pitch (once the Superfeet insoles were in) was comparable to my old 703s, and there was just enough flex for me to be happy.It took about 3-4 skates for them to break in. They're very lightweight, I love the aggressive pitch, and I don't feel any energy being wasted when powerskating. I feel ... MoreThe Bauer fitting tool is a lifesaver and I can't recommend it enough. I went from 9D in CCMs to Bauer 8.5EEs and the fit is perfect.For around 13 years, I wore Graf Supra 703s. I never thought I'd love another skate again after having a mediocre experience with Bauer Supremes and a horrible experience with CCM Tacks. The Supremes felt great but lacked the pitch I like, and the CCMs felt like I was skating in mud. When trying on skates, the 3Xs fit perfectly, the pitch (once the Superfeet insoles were in) was comparable to my old 703s, and there was just enough flex for me to be happy.It took about 3-4 skates for them to break in. They're very lightweight, I love the aggressive pitch, and I don't feel any energy being wasted when powerskating. I feel significantly more confident in my ability while wearing these, and I feel as though my speed has returned.
Got back into men's league after 20 years off. I'm good enough to tell the difference between skates, but not good enough to justify the cost upgrade to the 3X Pro.I was using some entry level Supremes before upgrading to these Vapor 3X. I appreciated the different fits—the scanner told me I was a Fit 2, but I settled on a Fit 1 after trying them both. The Supremes had a larger-volume fit which led to over-tightening and lace bite...these Vapors don't have any lace bite.In addition, in comparison to the Supremes, the blade is more rockered on the Vapors, which leads to much more control and tighter turns. Highly recommend!
After skating on Bauer Supremes which seemed a little clunky based on my skating style. Yes. I picked the wrong skate. Bauer Vapors are always known to be a skate for an agile player. I always thought they were too narrow for my feet. But, with the new Fit system, I was able to fit into a Fit 3 for my wide feet by the toe box. I wish I knew that before I bought the Bauer Supremes known for a bigger skate.Been skating on the new Vapors for a few skates and they fit like a glove. I can also accelerate and turn faster. Truly a fast and accurate skate.I made a great choice and will enjoy them for quite some time.
If you’re reading this then I would assume you also pay too much money for hockey equipment. I cringe every time I buy the kids new skates. These were no different but I have to say my midget showed a noticeable increase in performance specifically because of these skates. There are plenty of other factors involved but simply put there was a noticeable increase in the overall ability. My kid wasn’t used to a skate that was this stiff but will never go back, coming from mid level Supremes. I wouldn’t recommend these for newer skaters due to the stiffness but with basic skating skills these will make transferring energy much easier and more quickly. Additionally the skate heat molded very well and broke in within a few weeks. Overall very happy with these skates.
I had been skating on a pair of old Vapor x500’s size 7 EE for the last five years. They were getting a bit long in the tooth and were a bit finicky on comfort. So I decided to treat myself to some new skates. I wanted to try as many options as I could so I did. I tried on CCM JetSpeed FT485’s, too narrow in the toe cap…SuperTacks 9380’s, more room than the 485’s but that thick tongue put too much pressure on my instep (didn’t want to lay extra for a lower volume tongue). Ribcor 88k’s we’re next, they felt the best to me out of the CCM lineup, but just wasn’t quite there. So then I tried some Supreme 3s, similar to the SuperTacks 9380 but more narrow in the toe area and a bit loose all around (7, Fit 2). So low and behold I saved what ended up being the best for ... MoreI had been skating on a pair of old Vapor x500’s size 7 EE for the last five years. They were getting a bit long in the tooth and were a bit finicky on comfort. So I decided to treat myself to some new skates. I wanted to try as many options as I could so I did. I tried on CCM JetSpeed FT485’s, too narrow in the toe cap…SuperTacks 9380’s, more room than the 485’s but that thick tongue put too much pressure on my instep (didn’t want to lay extra for a lower volume tongue). Ribcor 88k’s we’re next, they felt the best to me out of the CCM lineup, but just wasn’t quite there. So then I tried some Supreme 3s, similar to the SuperTacks 9380 but more narrow in the toe area and a bit loose all around (7, Fit 2). So low and behold I saved what ended up being the best for last (for my foot), the Vapor 3x, size 7, Fit 2. Voila! Rejoice! I knew instantly these were the ones for me! No hot spots anywhere, relatively stiff boot, amazing heel lock and in my opinion a great looking skate!I’ve used them four times now in my beer league games and they have felt really good. Pretty much no break-in period at all compared to the old days of getting new skates. The taller steel took a game to get used to but other than that, they just work and I forget they are on my feet!Shout out to the boys at the Anaheim, CA location for being so patient with me while I tried on so many pairs of skates!
Played 3 games with them so far and these skates are awesome. Everyone has been commenting on how fast I have been on the ice the past 2 games. My old skates were very old and had been chewed by an old roommate's dog and so they were tired, but these have like spring to them that helps me propel as well as being a bit lighter, but the spring in my stride is noticeably better. I don't know if it is these skates specifically, or just that my old skates were so tired, but I have been super happy with this purchase so far. They feel so comfortable, and are not too warm as I was worried they might be with all this extra padding. So far so good!
Living far from a pro shop, I bought two pair of skates over the internet and both were unsatisfactory. So first thing, get yourself to a real pro shop and get scanned. I had been skating in EE skates or D width for years to alleviate pain from my right little toe getting squished. I got scanned at Pure Hockey in San Jose and discovered my width was really a C. I had Easton skates for years and wanted a lighter, high performance skate. I was fitted into a Bauer 3X, size 6 Fit1, baked, and they punched out that toe area for me. This made all the difference in the world. Now I have to get rid of the D and regular width CCM skates that I had previously purchased over the internet and was wearing with thick socks...not a good solution to one trouble spot. One factor to ... MoreLiving far from a pro shop, I bought two pair of skates over the internet and both were unsatisfactory. So first thing, get yourself to a real pro shop and get scanned. I had been skating in EE skates or D width for years to alleviate pain from my right little toe getting squished. I got scanned at Pure Hockey in San Jose and discovered my width was really a C. I had Easton skates for years and wanted a lighter, high performance skate. I was fitted into a Bauer 3X, size 6 Fit1, baked, and they punched out that toe area for me. This made all the difference in the world. Now I have to get rid of the D and regular width CCM skates that I had previously purchased over the internet and was wearing with thick socks...not a good solution to one trouble spot. One factor to be aware with these Bauer 3X skates is that there is a carbon insert in the tongue so you will not be able to wear them outside your shin pads like I always did. However, unlike my CCM RibCors, which have a humongous tongue, the tongue on these Bauers can go under your shin pad and you won't even notice i.e. it won't feel like it's hanging up and impeding your mobility.
overall happy with my purchase. I started skating last year and bought a pair of cheaper skates from pure hockey. Wasn't aware of the size difference and purchased wrong size. With this purchase I found a local brick and mortar and got my foot sized. Spoke with Edgar via email. After many conversations settled on these skates. I have to say out of the box a pretty great fit. I will say I do need to bake them and I believe it will then become a perfect fit. I will say that once on the ice with them I fell more confident, now I'm no Martin Nečas with my skating ability. I feel I've found my skate for the next few years in my beer leagues. Coming from someone who hasn't skated long and after going through and doing my research I can say I'm happy with these skates. I ... Moreoverall happy with my purchase. I started skating last year and bought a pair of cheaper skates from pure hockey. Wasn't aware of the size difference and purchased wrong size. With this purchase I found a local brick and mortar and got my foot sized. Spoke with Edgar via email. After many conversations settled on these skates. I have to say out of the box a pretty great fit. I will say I do need to bake them and I believe it will then become a perfect fit. I will say that once on the ice with them I fell more confident, now I'm no Martin Nečas with my skating ability. I feel I've found my skate for the next few years in my beer leagues. Coming from someone who hasn't skated long and after going through and doing my research I can say I'm happy with these skates. I will say the standard laces that come with it do get eat up quick. Other than that I would recommend these skates to anyone looking to upgrade.
THE NEW Bauer Vapor 3X Pro ice hockey skates. Ideal for elite level skaters looking for excellent pro level boot and Junior players who need an elite level boot. The 3X Pro is ideal for players of all foot shapes looking to get into Bauer's most agile skate family. The Vapor 3X Pro uses Bauer's 3 fit system making it ideal for all skaters to find their perfect fit. FEATURES Get better responsiveness when stopping and starting The Integrated Injected Facing enhances the boot's responsiveness during fast changes of direction by providing lateral stability and lock. Perfect fit and support for your foot. Curv composite quarter with 3D lasted technology provides light weight and support in a highly thermoformable material, allowing players to customise their fit and performance. Comfortable and better fit Based on an examination of over 800,000 player foot scans, the asymmetrical toe cap improves the interaction between the player's foot and the boot by reducing negative space around the toes.
THE NEW Bauer Vapor 3X Pro ice hockey skates. Ideal for elite level skaters looking for excellent pro level boot and Junior players who need an elite level boot. The 3X Pro is ideal for players of all foot shapes looking to get into Bauer's most agile skate family. The Vapor 3X Pro uses Bauer's 3 fit system making it ideal for all skaters to find their perfect fit. FEATURES Get better responsiveness when stopping and starting The Integrated Injected Facing enhances the boot's responsiveness during fast changes of direction by providing lateral stability and lock. Perfect fit and support for your foot. Curv composite quarter with 3D lasted technology provides light weight and support in a highly thermoformable material, allowing players to customise their fit and performance. Comfortable and better fit Based on an examination of over 800,000 player foot scans, the asymmetrical toe cap improves the interaction between the player's foot and the boot by reducing negative space around the toes.
THE NEW Bauer Vapor 3X Pro ice hockey skates. Ideal for elite level skaters looking for excellent pro level boot and Junior players who need an elite level boot. The 3X Pro is ideal for players of all foot shapes looking to get into Bauer's most agile skate family. The Vapor 3X Pro uses Bauer's 3 fit system making it ideal for all skaters to find their perfect fit. FEATURES Get better responsiveness when stopping and starting The Integrated Injected Facing enhances the boot's responsiveness during fast changes of direction by providing lateral stability and lock. Perfect fit and support for your foot. Curv composite quarter with 3D lasted technology provides light weight and support in a highly thermoformable material, allowing players to customise their fit and performance. Comfortable and better fit Based on an examination of over 800,000 player foot scans, the asymmetrical toe cap improves the interaction between the player's foot and the boot by reducing negative space around the toes.
THE NEW Bauer Vapor 3X Pro ice hockey skates. Ideal for elite level skaters looking for excellent pro level boot and Junior players who need an elite level boot. The 3X Pro is ideal for players of all foot shapes looking to get into Bauer's most agile skate family. The Vapor 3X Pro uses Bauer's 3 fit system making it ideal for all skaters to find their perfect fit. FEATURES Get better responsiveness when stopping and starting The Integrated Injected Facing enhances the boot's responsiveness during fast changes of direction by providing lateral stability and lock. Perfect fit and support for your foot. Curv composite quarter with 3D lasted technology provides light weight and support in a highly thermoformable material, allowing players to customise their fit and performance. Comfortable and better fit Based on an examination of over 800,000 player foot scans, the asymmetrical toe cap improves the interaction between the player's foot and the boot by reducing negative space around the toes.
