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Last time I looked it was only 6.5EE that used a 263.

IMO the issues with both fit systems is the naming. Bauers Fit 1, 2, 3 is not very intuitive. CCM's is a little better though tapered gives people the impression that the boot has a V type fit. Not to mention that not all skates are built using the fit system. So typical...

I had those very same problems with my last pair of Bauer's. I was told by numerous people, if you can get it to "click" you should be good. Steel was very rough to get in or out at first. Not as bad as what you described, but close. They broke in over time. FWIW, getting steel in and out isn't much easier on the CCM holder. I had to use the Bauer tool the first few times. Hopefully its just new parts that need some wearing in and not a misaligned holder.

Removal of the backhand pads is fairly common on pro stock gloves. I always check that and the thumb loop's. I've seen poron pads cut for Bauer gloves on sideline in the past.

I bet it ends up being very popular. Especially with younger players who's parents never played.

Why not use a bunga pad instead? https://www.bungapads.com/en/browse-by-sport-en-2/hockey/ You could always swap out the tongues for a thicker more traditional style.

So true. Don't go down that rabbit hole. It's not worth it.

No, they're marked JS for Jetspeed. So HGJS or HGPJS which is what was on mine. Remember, they identify the product line, not the model withing the line.

@Westside Yes, I normally wear 14's and sized down to 13 for these.

Sure...

The pro stock FT1's I picked up worked out perfectly. They're definitely a much slimmer overall package. Fantastic gloves inside and out. Good call by Hills and others to size down.

I had the retail 2s Pro gloves, not the pro stock version. While it's a difficult place to get hit. I was a bit disappointed by the coverage in that area. To be fair, it wasn't the sole reason why I started looking at other gloves. Gloves tend to feel bulky once they break in. It doesn't help that I need a 14 or my fingers are busting out of the ends.

These beauty's came today.

Yes and no. It has some weak points like the side of your hand and pinky finger. I took a puck there and felt every bit of it. Could be me being a little overly cautious seeing how I've broken that bone in the past. It's not a common place to get hit either.

I'm not debating that. All I am saying is, maybe the seller didn't know. Maybe he thought everything was legit and he was simply relaying the info he believed to be true. I mean, it's possible right...?

I scored some FT1 pro stocks last night. Hopefully they fit how I want and offer a bit more protection than 2S Pro's.

I think the point people are trying to make is he may not know they are knock offs.

By all accounts this seller looks to be reputable. I frequent SLS and looking at his seller stats I wouldn't think twice about buying from him. The question comes down, was the OP mislead.

Yeah, I ain't getting past the look of those Halo mitts. The Trues look interesting. I'll have to try on a pair next time I am at PH. Some Spezza pro stocks would be perfect, 13.5 in a narrow fit....yes please.

Does anyone still offer a narrow fit? I know warrior did at one point. Are custom gloves still a thing?

Could just be that players spec...

Try skipping the next to last eyelet. I didn't like how my 100k's felt when I skipped the top eyelet and I didn't get enough forward flex when I laced them fully. Skipping the next to last eyelet ended up being perfect. Give them time. The more you skate in them the better they will feel.

Yeah, same here. Both my shirts are UA and have held up really well. Best part, they are super easy to find.

I usually do 4 passes when switching hollows. If skated on the 3/4 Fire. Sharp is not a word I would use to describe it.

Being an older guy who has zero experience with modern skates. You'll probably hate the high end Supreme. I'd look for something lower in the line or try a mid tier CCM. Personally, CCM's 90k might be a good option for someone like yourself. It's not as rigid as most modern skates and it priced nicely at $549. One benefit of going with CCM is their 90 day satisfaction guarantee.