The pants are expected to be in stores mid november. Skates are expected in stores Mid November. As for sizing, the CA8 and CA5 fit was more of a traditional fit (not slim or tapered). The new line of pants follows this same traditional fit. The main difference between the fabric on the Max verse the lower priced pants is the amount of stretch. The Max pant fabric is a bit softer to the touch and has an incredible amount of stretch in every possible direction. I hope this helps.