Well, quite a few posts lost. Figure I'd start this back up with the Mako 2 skate. Picked them up this past Sunday. I have skated on them four times, twice on that same Sunday. I could have been wearing a Mako 1 on one foot and a Mako 2 on the other foot and not have had a single problem. The Mako 2 is a bit more comfy and the extra padding on the ankles is noticeable and very appreciated. The felt tongue with lace bite protection is awesome, too. Plus they look badass, in my opinion.