RodneyPierce

Or try contacting him... I know some of this sticks are actually ProStockHockeySticks.com sticks and the flex on those sticks is spot on IMO, from my experience. I've actually had Sherwood and Warrior sticks in 75 flex that I had to triple check because there is no way in hell they were a true 75 flex stick, and also felt like 95 flex sticks.

No way I'm drilling holes in newer skates. Ha. I would just find the correct tongue.

Doesn't ever stick do this these days? They all market some ridiculous weight that I've yet to see any of them meet.

Hey, no need to toss a bunch of work into em if you think it's all for nothing my man. Can always find another skate!

Haha, that's funny 🤣. I do think you will like them! And if not, it sounds like you have a Bauer that works well for you anyways. I do recommend doing them exactly as directed with the stretch wrap after baking. I think you will be impressed with the fit you get (likely have a hell of a time getting them off if I'm going to be honest 😁)

100% fact.

I guess we will agree to disagree. I absolutely cannot stand my toes touching the toe cap all the time. It's a personal preference and I'll tell you with 100% certainty I would not be happy in a 9.5 or as you all recommend, a 9. My toes would not be able to straighten out on a 9. They would be crammed.

Definitely not as pronounced as others, but these are way way more moldable than others as well. I've never had a skate that molds like these.

Assuming you're talking to me. If so, please do explain how my skate sizing is too big?

Copy that! I'll likely have to spot heat some areas myself as well then. I've got massively wide feet (*4.375 left/ 4.5 right* inches wide at the widest part) I may try making a set myself, otherwise I'll order a set of power foot inserts. Thanks!!!

I actually moved the tongues down as far as is comfortable (edges start to dig into my foot if I go any further) and I can still lift my toes up. If they do open up a little more honestly that will be perfect!! (Width wise). I can just brush the toe cap now when I stretch my foot out and I don't want it to go any closer than that. I can't stand my toes hitting the end. The heal/ankle lock that I've got on these things is insane!

I just wanted to touch base here and say I recommend everyone try these on before buying. Had I taken the advice here for TF9 sizing I would be in a skate that doesn't fit. I ended up in the same size that I wear in CCM/Bauer. 10 wide. I will say there is a bit of room in the toe box (height, not length) but the width is JUST wide enough after baking. I can feel that I'll likely have a hot spot on the outside of the ball of my foot and the outside of my little toe in each boot. But I won't know for sure until I get to skate on em. Obviously many here have been able to go down a half or full size, but that won't work for everyone apparently. Other than that, I'm beyond impressed with these skates! Fit like nothing I've ever had on my feet before. After baking the skates they fit like a glove! Definitely a pain to get on and off, but it's worth it with the fit! I do need to scroll back through and find the aftermarket foam blocks to tighten up the height of the toe box, but I expected to have to do that in order to get the width I need for my plank feet.