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You make this seem as if retail customers in North America still want Graf. They don't. For quite some time now.

Lots of folks loved the brand, 20-30 years ago when there was quality product to be had.

First time in four months on the ice. Wearing the helmet because I imagine a concussion plus blood thinners equals bad news. Was only on the ice for 15 mins or so, and needed my ice pack almost immediately when I got home, but man it felt so good to be out there. Both feet and legs very fatigued and tired quickly. My ankle was mostly okay, only slightly wobbly. Stopping was a bit uncomfortable, and the initial push of a backwards c-cut (like I was backing into the crease) was painful. But it will get there. Just have to keep building strength. If nothing else, it was huge for the mental aspect!

you mean to tell me Carey Price isn't pullin skates off shelves at his local Sportchek?

For a moment there, thought you were talking about Bauer.

I've had mine in for 6-9 months or so for 2-3 skates per week. They still feel fine, and frankly, I'm not sure how they'd "fail". I guess they may become less "spongy" but I haven't noticed any of that yet. Mine are in my Mako's FWiW.

I'm not sure I'd want to leave my gear in the locker room. I can't imagine it'd be dry before the next game. Plus how would you wash your under-stuff?

Awesome! Our Summer Games tourney is this upcoming weekend. nothing like leaving your gear in the locker room to make you feel AlmostLikeAPro. Hopefully we can do the same. May take my motorhome to the rink for the mobile fridge/bed/tunes!

Had a Sunday/Monday skate, able to keep our gear in the lockerroom. Today after the skate, did a potluck outside the rink, visited, had food and some drinks. Stinking AWESOME two days.

I went skate shoping this week and while I had the skates on, I noticed there was so much more rooming my toe box. I was trying to figure out why they felt so weird and then I realized I didn't have the inserts in them! I've been in these for a month and I've skated close to 55-60 hours in the month of August. I will never not use these in my skates, I don't know how I ever got by without them. Highly highly recommend this product especially for a better heel lock, comfort and less stress on your knee muscles.

I may have to give these a shot in my new Vapors. A few years ago I made a DIY version in my old Graf Ultra G5's, I really liked the comfort.