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No worries. Amazing!! Can't wait till they break in! Thanks for the fitting

VH Ordering Guide (player only) Boot options: Option 1 (older generation boot) Option 2 (newest generation boot -- may only be available in smaller boot sizes) Additional options: Opt. 1: Hard Plastic Toe Cap -- hard plastic coating over the carbon fiber shell for additional protectionOpt. 1: Double Stitching near Toe Cap -- highly recommended option if going with the older generation skate; prevents the premature breakdown of the boot near the in-step and out-step silver toe cap graphic piecesOpt. 2: Nylon Plastic Toe Cap -- rigid nylon piece that overlaps the carbon fiber shell for additional protectionOpt. 2: Sidewall Color Options -- Red, White, Blue, Yellow, Silver, and GreenEnhanced Sidewall Protection -- adds protection to the sides of the boots, but makes the boot stiffer and 30 grams heavierLiner Options -- Tan Clarino or Black Wick LinerOne-Piece Tendon Guard -- one-piece polymer infused plastic tendon guard or Standard Tendon Guard -- a seamless tendon guard covered in Vibram and a sewn-on, synthetic leather pieceTongue Upgrades Options -- single black felt tongue with an optional enhanced metatarsal guard (for rigidity) and/or custom embroidery option (up to 3 digits)Rust Resistant Eyelets -- rust resistant coating to prevent premature rust on eyeletsBuilt-in Shims -- adds height by adding additional carbon fiber to the bottom of the bootsBlacked Out VH Logo -- removes the in-step and out-step VH logo for a blacked out lookEnsuring Accurate Tracings What you'll need: VH foot tracing template Ruler or T-squarePenTapeCameraScannerPhotoshop *optional* (this will ensure measurements are very, very accurate as the "line" tool has a built-in measurement system)Tracing Process: First take several pictures of your feet with a ruler in the picture, like so (do both feet): Top length, In-step, Out-step and Top widthPrint out 5 copies (10 tracings total) of the VH foot tracing template and tape them to a very flat floor Decide on whether or not you want to skate with or without a sock, then place a bare or socked foot onto one of the pieces of paper. Make sure the heel is slightly in front of the heel line, bend your knee, and then begin tracing with a pen (keep it vertical as much as possible, don't tilt in or out): Tracing example (yours does NOT need to be this clean, but it will make the following steps easier)Repeat until you have 10 tracings total (5 left, 5 right)Using a ruler/T-square or Photoshop (for Photoshop, you'll need to scan images at 300dpi, crop them to an 8.5" x 11" image, and make sure the canvas size is set to 8.5 in x 11in), create a rectangle around your foot tracing by using the center dotted line as an anchor, then bisect that center dotted line at 90° to find the top and bottom lines (length), then bisect those lines at 90° to find the left and right lines (width): Tracing rectangle example Write down the length and width measurements on each tracing (eventually, you'll want to convert inches to mm)Compare each tracing measurement to the pictures you took of your feet (top length and top width) and see which tracing matches the closet. If none, then repeat the process again. For example, this tracing most accurately represents my left foot: Tracing final when compared to: Top length and Top widthBaking Instructions: Heat the oven to 180°F (convection*** setting if possible, if not bake will work too) Note: Leave the oven on. Do not turn it off during the baking process!Unlace the skates down at least two eyelets, then pull the slack down, and pull the tongue back to allow heat to penetrate the interior bootPlace a small towel on a cookie sheet, then place a SINGLE skate on top of the towelPlace the cookie sheet on the middle rack and close the oven doorSet a timer for 15 minutes*** (no more than 20 minutes)Halfway through the baking process, flip the boot over and close the ovenCheck the boot after 15 minutes and see it's soft and malleable, if not, leave it in for another 2-5 minutes (in my oven, I placed my boots in for 17 minutes)Carefully insert your foot into the skate and lace up.While the boot is cooling on your foot, take your hands and press in and around your entire foot to ensure a proper molding/fit.*Optional* Use a tensor wrap during the molding process (lace up at 80% tightness and then wrap the tensor bandage around the boot)***For a convection bake, no more than 8-10 minutes!*** Adding this here to avoid any confusion about where the heating temperatures and heating times are coming from: Here's a video of Scott doing an at-home bake (he places it directly on the rack, however I recommended placing a towel on a cookie sheet, then boot on top): Completing the ordering process: Take your final tracings, your pictures of your feet, your boot specifications and send them to sales@vhfootwear.com Pricing is as follows (CAD for Canadian buyers and USD for everyone else): Custom VH Hockey Boot only - $800 Custom VH Hockey Boot with Holder only - $850 Custom VH Hockey Boot with Holder + Steel - $900

http://i.imgur.com/caxRbcm.jpg Just got them home after the bake!! First impressions- AMAZING!! Went very simple on the boot, no extras and clarino liner. Every thing I was hopping for outta the box so far. First skate tomorrow!!

I kind of feel your pain. I play in a low level league and some of the shit our refs have to put up with is terrible. On behalf of the players who aren't asshats I'm sorry man lol