DEATHTRON

When you sit and squeeze them in your hand, no, they do not SEEM stiff. Due to the way they are made, they will not seem "stiff" like what we have seen in the past few years, however, they are plenty stiff with your foot in the skate. I would also like to note that the more recent skates have been too stiff for almost everyone, in my opinion of course. Zach

I will say that I feel like I gained 1/4 size with mine. Not sure I can fit into an 8, but the way it sits, the 8 1/2 leaves my toes not feathering the toe cap like normal. Then again, it could be the ergonomic toe cap, as my index toe is my longest. Zach

Ive been getting the same thing. Saw my easton rep at my game the other night, he told me to heat gun it, and really work it over. I have yet to try it. I will tomorrow when I have some time at home.Worth noting that I do not wear socks. To whoever baked their skates for only 4 minutes: you can bake themin your oven MLX style for a total of 16. I did, it didnt hurt anything. I would reccomend a proper baking before adjusting anything else. Zach Ive been getting the same thing. Saw my easton rep at my game the other night, he told me to heat gun it, and really work it over. I have yet to try it. I will tomorrow when I have some time at home.Worth noting that I do not wear socks. To whoever baked their skates for only 4 minutes: you can bake themin your oven MLX style for a total of 16. I did, it didnt hurt anything. I would reccomend a proper baking before adjusting anything else. Zach

I dont think we have ever seen custom Easton carbon skates to consumers have we? I have a custom pair, however as far as I know, they were never offered on the retail level. Zach

When you go the custom route, you are still customizing a skate and its features. This skates has features you can not get in other skates. It's that simple. Zach

Just getting back from the kitchen: Baked them in my oven per the MLX instructional video on youtube. Followed the video verbatim. I was also told from the person that I got them from, that I could use the oven as well. Without saying too much, if he would have told me that I couldnt use the oven at home, I wouldnt have. In all, they are perfectly fine, and molded to my foot very well (I am now wishing I would have ordered MLX way back when). I did not use socks, and found no more disomcort than I normally do baking skates. In all, I had no problems with my oven at 200F for 16 minutes, 8 minutes a side. Also, be sure not to yank on the tendon guards while pulling them out, mine were rather pliable. Zach

I just had an old SE16 (baked) on one foot, and a mako (unbaked) on the other. The ergonomic toe cap adds a hair more room to the boot for the Mako. Overall, the fit is extremely simililar if not exactly the same in terms of width. The Mako's are slightly tighter by my pinky toe by a barely noticeable amount, which I am going to assume will dissapear with a good bake. Also, these things look fast just sitting here. I am still impressed. Zach

Never said I was trying to skimp Chadd, I was told they would be fine in my oven if I decided to go that route, just weighing my options is all. I was given some other insturctions, but I will refrain from posting them as they are not what the box says, and dont want anyone to get blamed if something doesnt work out. I agree on not wanting to handle the skates much given how hot they will be. I will say, after having worn them, they seem about a 1/4 size bigger than my last set of carbon skates from easton, same holder size however. Zach

Unfortunately I did not get them from a local shop (or an online one). I might venture out to a shop though to do it. Did you leave your insoles in?

Picked my pair up today. Initial impressions on these is tha they are a serious deaprture (in a good way) from the previous easton carbon skates (I know they are a different skate all together). I would reccomend trying these on if you are in the market for new skates. I have not baked mine yet, but can't wait to figure out how to make it happen in my oven. Zach

has anyone thought about using the Wissota Dust collector with their X01 or X02? I just got mine set up on a work bench last night, and this seems like a good solution to not having something at the end of the portable skate sharpener. Just throwing my thoughts out there Zach

Another 20 something with a blackstone (x01) for personal consumption. My one and only question: How many wheel redressings will my mini spinner approximately live for? Mine looks like it has lost the "grit" esque coat on the outside of it, though I have not felt a degradation in performance. Zach

Of the doctor and the cheating girlfriend. Thats the best way to teach a girl, by putting her on the internet for all to see. Trust me, I'm a doctor. Zach

The long and short of it all; The availability of pornography to teenage males. That's my theory. Zach

No I do not, it was in a month or two ago's Maxim. Zach

There was a Maxim article on Dyrdek. In it, it explains from both sides, that they was a mutual falling out. Zach

Excuse me....last time I checked, Royals were going to win it all. Who care about a regular season record, were an after the allstar break team anyways....I know what Im talking about, trust me, Im a doctor. Zach

Going off the night shift here at the end of the month...rotating day schedule. While I will take a slight pay cut, life is good. Zach

My coworker was moved to another site (reassigned so to speak)..today is the first day of working alone. While having more work, I will not be tested to the brink of insanity every shift. Life is GOOOOOOD. Zach

I learned that one of the managers at my company (and friend) is moving on (and up) to another company. Big reality check, he is only 4 years older than me, really climbing the totem pole. While our "situations" arent comparable (I went to college, he went straight to work after highschool), it still brings me down. Good news is that they are going to move my coworker for awhile...which will be nice, and Im sure a spot will open up, so someone will move up, which means 1 person closer to get a promotion. Zach

Moved 3/4 of my worldy possesions into my new place, including bed, which means I am finally in my new home. Only took 7 months 4 days since the day I signed all of my papers. Feels REAL good to say the least. While my place is only 95% done, it is a joyus day in my life. Zach

Finishing my taxes earlier this evening and that whole first time home buyers tax credit coming my way....life is good. Zach

Dear Fat Friend: No, I dont want to go home with you tonight. I want to take youre much more attractive friend home. Please stop touching me, trying to play "footsies" with me, or staring at me. Realistically, I can only push my syelf to one side of the bench so far, and honestly, the staring is starting to creep me out. Sincerely, The guy who is going to be banging your friend tomorrow night. Zach

I hate to be THAT guy (and I am sorry for you Loss Bondo)... But try and learn from this: I recently read that almost 80% of college students (polled for a survey) thought that perscription drugs were "safer" than illegal drugs. Adderall, any of the pain killers, xanax...etc. If the docotor is not giving it to you, do not take it! I cant tell you how many people I know that took Adderall in college...not worth it for me. Zach

you payed top dollar for customs. if they don't fit you like a glove and aren't built to your specs (and not to mention missing logos), i'd return them. I just got traced for custom skates myself, if they weren't to my specs, I'd be pissed! The only thing not done that I asked for was the toe caps and I had them stretched and the problems were solved.... I hope you don't expect the fit to be a 100% perfect cuz you might be disappointed.. They're hand made of the closest last, not everything is gonna come out perfect... For $75 over retail I'm more than happy with them Youre lucky, if my customs had not come with the larger toe cap they simply would not have fit. No way Im lobbing off toe's. Zach