MikeBoyarchuk
-
Content Count
151 -
Joined
-
Last visited
-
Days Won
1 -
Feedback
0%
Posts posted by MikeBoyarchuk
-
-
On 1/20/2017 at 2:17 PM, A2rhino said:Mike,
I had a pair of old skates remolded and skated for the first time in 7 months after a major injury last week and felt a bit awkward. I put the Powerfoot inserts in over the weekend and skated in them last night for the first time ever. I LOVE THESE THINGS. No issues with discomfort at all. I can say that now that I've used them I totally get the premise behind them and will always use them moving forward. I felt more control than ever before in my toe box when cutting and cornering. Some of the best ideas are the simplest ones.
Hey @A2rhino! Great post, glad you finally tested them out and love them as much as we do! Welcome to team POWERFOOT...finally! ;)
-
2 hours ago, OzziesDad said:Played 3 games with them (2 Monday, 1 last night), and really like what the Powerfoot does. It just really dials in an already good fit for me.
I bought Tacks last Halloween, and have played 2-4x a week with them since then (Sr./10D). I really like everything about the skates, but felt the toe box had just a tad too much room for me. These solved that small issue, and I actually feel like my skating is even better. Even if the latter is just placebo, any little bit helps, even if its just a mental thing. Great product. Putting another set in my designated pond hockey skates tonight.
Yes Sir! Never gets old hearing feedback like this! You'll appreciate the bonus of keeping your toes warmer out on the Pond! Glad to have you on Team POWERFOOT!
-
1
-
-
3 hours ago, proth0303 said:As a complete newbie, I was struggling with how my foot should feel in the boot and felt like I was either on my toes or on my heels. I was breaking in my new Bauer Vapor X700's and with so much room in the toe area, I was concerned that my feet/toes weren't staying flat in front of my arches. I bucked up and bought the Powerfoot inserts and it certainly felt snug at first but the second I stepped on the ice it felt like my feet and the ice skates were finally "connected". After only a few skates the inserts started to break in and become less snug and I actually look forward to the feel of sliding my foot into the boot and feel a little pressure on my toes.
I can see how very experience skaters may not want and/or need this but as a newbie, I really liked how it forced me to become more sensitive to how my feet fit on the sole of the boot. As a result I was able to pinpoint that I need a little more heel lift to take pressure off my inner arches (resolved by using Superfeet yellow inserts), plus I may need a punch out once the boots are a little more seasoned.
What a great review, thanks @proth0303! Welcome to to Team POWERFOOT!
-
1
-
-
4 hours ago, krisdrum said:Mike,
I've switched skates (from Grafs to Easton Makos) and the pair I have are too thick. Tried them last night (they do have the shim adhered) and my toes felt really cramped. Any suggestion on modifying the pair I have? Can I get the shim off without doing damage to the insert? Or do I need to open my wallet?
I did like them quite a bit in my Grafs, so am assuming the Makos will have the same favorable results.
Hey @krisdrum glad to hear you liked them in the Grafs and congrats on the new skates...
However, 2 problems with converting your current pair. 1- I really don't see the shim coming off without destroying the insert. 2- Even if you got it off the regular POWERFOOT without a shim is probably to think.
The good news is that we have a custom thinner insert that comes with a shim for Mako's and VH/True skates.
So, it's looking line you'll have to open that wallet of yours. If you're interested in some of our new products and/or want to get a group order together, maybe I can work out a great deal for you! Send me a DM if you want and we'll take it from there.
Thanks again for the support!
-
9 hours ago, jlt73 said:When I first tried the powerfoot I did a stick and puck and really disliked it. I did try it again in my league game tonight and it was totally different feeling. I actually liked how it felt. I will keep them in for a bit and try them out. The testing continues!
Great news!
Keep us posted!
-
2 hours ago, Cosmic said:AHA! That explains it then. When I ordered from Amazon awhile back, someone from Powerfoot (maybe you Mike?) asked me what skate and size I was. I advised and was sent the inserts. The inserts themselves did not seem thick enough, so I added the extra piece.
I just got a new pair of Makos, and put a sample into the skates. The sample seemed alot thicker, and I love it. I like the pressure actually pressing down on my toes. I was wondering why the sample feels different (better/ fuller) than the one that I ordered.
I just investigated (I was overseas/away from my skates when I wrote the post so I could not see what was up, but just got back). Looks like the inserts are still intact, but as mentioned, I do not think they are thick enough. To each their own/ personal preference and all that.
Most likely Rob that reached out!
Where did you test the sample? I thought maybe you ordered a new pair but now that I have re-read your post you may actually still have the thinner ones you're not a fan of.
If your current set up is not thick enough please send me a DM and I'll work something out for you. You can also email if you prefer - michael@adrenalinedesign.ca
-
17 hours ago, dkmiller3356 said:I would but they didn't make them home after the game... I kinda feel stupid about the whole thing! I tend to be pretty impulsive that way.
Oh boy... we all make bad plays now and again, some worse than others HA!
Let me know if you do want to give them a fair shot and I'll see if I can work something out for you.
-
30 minutes ago, darkhors said:You just need to go with them :) They feel tight like that because you're not moving. Once you start skating you don't feel the "tightness" of them, you just feel comfortable. You'll be amazed at the difference it makes and when you skate in a pair without them, you'll immediately want to get a pair in them.
Thanks for posting @darkhors so much of our success has come from awesome customers like yourself. We really appreciate it and are happy to have you on Team POWERFOOT!
-
1
-
-
18 hours ago, dkmiller3356 said:I'll be honest - I didn't give them much of a chance at all... never even made it onto the ice. I fit them like the instructions said. Sat in the house with them for a while and then on game day went to the rink. When I put them on my feet it was just too different and I wasn't willing to risk feeling uncomfortable. This is one of those times like when you break up with a girl and you say" "its me and not you."
Story of my life HAHA!
There are a lot of players that have been where you have (as @darkhors mentioned above) One guy in particular that stands out was testing thim in a Old Timers game I was sparing in. Just after the warm up I asked how they felt and he really wasn't sure, he said they may just be too tight for him (he was in grafs, not as big as bauers). After them game I asked again and he said he liked them and wanted to add the shim for more thickness! Ended up liking the shim and loving the POWERFOOT.
Now, like you mentioned the POWERFOOT may not be your thing, but you don't need to stick them in permanently to test them (I'm one of the players that leaves them un stuck to dry out easily and show anyone who's curious) so maybe the next time you hit the ODR throw them in, they will have the added bonus of keeping your toes a little warmer as well. Let us know if you do end up trying them, would like to hear what your post skate feedback is like.
Cheers!
-
18 hours ago, jlt73 said:I gave it one session, so I might have been a little premature. I'm going to try them again for a few more sessions and see how I feel about them afterwards.
I have a Nexus N9000 in size 7.5E.
Hey jlt73, could be... we always recommend at least 3hrs to get over the "weird" feeling. Some guys love them from the first minute others work their way in. They still may not work out but we obviously feel they're worth the effort, especially in Bauers as they have the largest toe boxes. If you do give them a few more skates let us know how it goes.
-
On 12/25/2016 at 3:57 PM, Cosmic said:I'm not Mike, but I have the PowerFoot Inserts in my Easton Mako M8s. The toe box of the Mako looks alot like the new toe box (the plastic anatomical one, not the old carbon one) of the VH. I think I heard that VH greatly reduces negative space in the toe box. So, if the shape is the same as Mako, but less negative sace, then it should fit, but you may experience more pressure in the toe box than intended. It just depends on the negative space there. So, obviously, I would not use the additional space filler that comes with the inserts, as this will likely just be too much (and I think with the extra bell and whistle of that thing, it just increases the chances of malfunction- in my last skates, I think that the addition of this second piece caused the insert to come undone- I pulled something out of my skate one day that looked like that piece, and then just played, and have since never investigated.
Thanks for jumping in! Just to confirm, your set up is working now... despite the lack of further investigation?? Let me know if you need anything from our end. Feel free to DM as well. Cheers!
-
On 12/24/2016 at 5:01 PM, vsawchuk said:@MikeBoyarchuk Hi Mike,
Just a quick question... Do you make the Powerfoot Inserts that fit VH skates? I have a pair of VH and they fit great but they just have a little bit of room that I want to get rid of in the toe box... Plus I've had Powerfoot Inserts in my Bauer 1X skates and really got used to the comfort and performance factor they provide.
Thanks!
Sorry for the delay @vsawchuk I was away for the holidays... and by "away", I mean on the ODR with my boys! As @Cosmic mentioned we do have a thinner version that we use for Makos and we also use them for VH skates. We've had a great response with the users so far. Let me know if you need anything else!
-
On 12/28/2016 at 8:45 AM, dkmiller3356 said:Tried them yesterday. No go for me. I am very much a creature of habit and I just didn't like the pressure on the top of my feet. Couldn't adjust.
On 12/28/2016 at 11:26 AM, jlt73 said:I'm the same way. I just couldn't get used to it.
Hey Guys, thanks for giving them a go. Just curious, how many sessions did you give them and what Skate brand and Size are you in?
-
On 12/11/2016 at 6:48 PM, dkmiller3356 said:@MikeBoyarchuk Went to order a set and the web site shows only Bauer SR10+. I have size 8 skates. Please advise.
Question answered via email. Thanks.
Great customer service on a Sunday evening.
I should have seen this sooner! Glad we got you covered. For anyone else wondering the same thing... There is a selection for all skates SR6+ this is what would be selected for the size 8.
@dkmiller3356 Thanks for the support and welcome to Team POWERFOOT!
-
9 hours ago, JJP2222 said:Just got my first pair of VH's Monday. Background, I have two different sized feet - so have always felt like my smaller foot (the right) is swimming in stock skates. I was surprised to still find an inordinate amount of room in my right VH skate in the toe box or the front third/quarter of the skate. Which for me kind defeats the purpose of going the custom route at this high price point. I was laser scanned, so it's not like I sent bad measurements. I've seen a lot discussion on this board about rebaking to get a better heel lock but what about the toe? Anyone have a similar experience or had to rebake to compress the toebox? (If it's even possible)... I guess I could always throw one of those powerfoot inserts in but was kind of hoping the custom route would solve my sizing problem. Thanks
Hey @JJP2222
No matter how custom the fit of the boot (does sound like yours may be a little off though) there will always be room in the toe cap because they can't have the plastic right on your toes. We have a special thinner POWERFOOT insert made especially for VH or Mako skates (smallest toe boxes on the market) and have several VH guys in them and liking them. Touch base with me directly if you need any additional info on them and good luck.
edit: Just read @Larry54 post and it seems like they may have an even thinner toebox option. As he mentioned there is foam between the toes and the plastic so the plastic isn't up against his toes, but sounds real close. However, this does seem to be shallower than most VH toe boxes. Good thing with the POWERFOOT is that it's guaranteed for 30 days so if you try them and find they're too thick you can always return them.
-
On 11/19/2016 at 2:58 PM, Kyosuke said:Got my VH skates 2 weeks ago and I am extremely satisfied with the quality of the product. Shout out to adrenaline's powerfoot inserts for the perfect combination of comfort and performance added to the already amazing package that is the skate. The first game with these skates on felt a little weird coming from Mako IIs, but since then it's only made me fall in love with them more and more. I ordered mine with the traditional sketching and pictures, no 3d scan. My only complaint was getting my foot in the first few times even after baking it, but they have videos explaining where to heat spot the skate to remedy this. Overall love the skates!
Thanks for the Shout out @Kyosuke glad to be a part of that sweet set up! I'm hoping to get me a pair come January! What liner did you go with and why?
-
Ya once you skate with the POWERFOOT it's hard to go back eh @hallowicked !!
-
On 11/1/2016 at 10:45 AM, vinprun71 said:Got my set last week. While I'm not sure I can fully comment on any performance increases, I can say that it has made my skate more comfortable and truly ate up the space left in the toe cap. Even if that's all the benefit I get from my purchase, it was still worth it. I like them.
Thanks for the support @vinprun71 and welcome to Team POWERFOOT!
-
15 hours ago, carodz said:Just wanted to say, I installed these on my Nexus N9000s (used the extra shim) and noticed a huge difference. The skates already fit amazingly well but these inserts make it even better. Didn't realize how much I moved my toes (and how uncomfortable that was) until now.
Welcome to Team POWERFOOT @carodz! Thanks for posting your feedback.
-
@shoot_the_goalie OK, happy to hear! No major changes coming to the material in the near future. That being said, we're always working on finding improvements so you never know.
-
On 9/1/2016 at 0:56 PM, beedee said: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.
Hey @beedee let us know if you do, I'd love to hear how we stack vs your DIY pair ;)
On 9/2/2016 at 2:04 PM, A2rhino said:Curious; How long will a pair of these last? The life of the skate or a certain number of hours?
On 9/2/2016 at 6:35 PM, boo10 said:Manufacturer states they are designed to last 100 hours of ice time, or about 1 year of skating twice per week.
@A2rhino great question - @boo10 answered you perfectly! That is our suggestion but as you'll see... they tend to last longer!
On 9/3/2016 at 4:36 PM, aintitthelife98 said:I picked up a set of the inserts from the Hockey Monkey store in New Jersey about a week ago. I've skated about 3 hours with them now and so far so good. They definitely make things more comfortable and it definitely feels like my foot is more planted in the skate.
Glad to have you on Team POWERFOOT @aintitthelife98 !! Thanks for the feedback!
On 9/6/2016 at 0:11 PM, NiCnoK said: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.
@NiCnoK Always great to hear from you! Glad the POWERFOOT are holding up to your phenomenal schedule! And you're right, the pressure will start to dissipate aver time.
On 9/6/2016 at 0:46 PM, jlt73 said:I have a pair arriving today. I can't wait to try them out tomorrow night,
Nice! Welcome to Team POWERFOOT @jlt73 let us know how it goes!
On 9/7/2016 at 4:33 PM, shoot_the_goalie said:Any idea if Powerfoot would make the inserts out of different materials in the future? I for one would be very interested in a memory foam version if it was ever in the works.
Hey @shoot_the_goalie I'm curious... have you tried our current version? It's not memory foam but several players have compared the feel to memory foam. We are looking at other options but based on how tricky it was to get the first combo of performance foam and comfort foam right, it may take some time. If you haven't tried our current version, you may be pleasantly surprised.
**Sorry for the delay in some of my replies, I was having issues quoting but thanks to @shoot_the_goalie I realize I can tag you guys in my posts... yes, I'm still a rookie LOL
Have a great weekend boys!
-
1
-
-
On 8/20/2016 at 8:31 PM, ibeck said:Ive been using the thicker inserts in my NXGs for the past 10 days, skated approximately 30 hours.
My top 2 comments are that they definitely help really lock the heel in and since I skate so much at hockey clinics, the inserts really reduce the stress on my knees by my toes not lifting, the muscles aren't activated in the leg.
I would definitely recommend these to my fellow members on here and MikeBoyarchuk has been great to chat with!
Hey Ibeck! It's been great chatting with you also. Thanks for posting, we're happy to have you on team POWERFOOT!
-
On 8/16/2016 at 7:50 PM, jgold47 said:skated with these on Sunday. I didnt use shims and I didnt secure them. I cant say they made me skate any better, but darn if they didnt feel good in there. Really increased the comfort level. I give it two years before every skate has a soft foam toe cap. I'll try the shims to see if that makes any more of a difference. Based on the price I rate this a 50/50 purchase. Will update as I continue to skate
Hey Jgold47! Thanks for posting and we sure hope you'e right! In my opinion the POWERFOOT should be offered with every new skate to ensure the best fit. If you're only feeling a comfort advantage that could be because there is not enough pressure. The shim would definitely help with that... Did you get a chance to test them out with the shim? Did it add more of a performance feel to them?
-
On 8/16/2016 at 5:07 PM, jbyun04 said:Played last night with the inserts in 1X skates without the shim and Superfeet carbon insoles. My main concern was that I'd get a cramping feeling in my toes from having the insert straighten my toes out but nothing like that, pretty comfortable, though I can still curl my toes just fine. Didn't really notice a difference so will need to try with the shims.
Hey jbyun04!
Thanks for posting... did you get a chance to test them out with the shim? If so, how'd it go?
Bauer Speed Plate
in Ice Hockey Equipment
Posted · Report reply
Hey @Leif
I'm glad to hear you're wearing the POWERFOOT and think they're great! Not so happy to hear you're having issues drying them out, when you say "ages", how long are we talking? Do you have your skates loosened enough to pull the tongue out as much as possible? However if you're playing a lot you may not be have enough time to air dry them out completely.
The other option is not to stick them in so that you can remove them to dry after each session. This is what a lot of our elite players (often playing twice a day with their morning skate) and high volume players (playing 3+ times a week) do. I personally do this as well so that I can easily show others in the room and dry them out quicker. By the sounds of it this may be a great option for you. If you're not ready for a fresh pair you can slowly peel them off (right after a skate works best) add a piece of stick tape to the back to remove any stick and slide them in right before you put your skate on. Unless you have really big skates they should stay up long enough to get your foot in and once your foot is in they wont move.
That being said we're always looking for ways to improve the POWERFOOT and reducing moisture/sweat absorption is one of them. We have tested a few things and continue to work towards a solution.
If you need anything else or would like to go over it further please DM me so we don't high-jack this thread :)
Cheers,
Mike