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Yeah man, its not worth it at this point in time especially with your preexisting medical issues. Hockey by nature is just not a pandemic friendly activity. If we have to take a year, even two years off, its really not that big of a deal in the grand scheme of things. I've taken that long of a hiatus before just because I got interested in some other hobbies. I just bought some outdoor inline wheels and a beater stick so I can at least skate around a bit at outdoor rinks in the mean time.

My rink is starting up beer league again in early July. As much as I miss it and want to be playing, I told my team I'm good. The only changes they are making are not allowing spectators and cleaning the locker rooms after every game. With cases starting to spike again, I wouldnt stand next to 10 guys in the grocery store without masks on no less play hockey with them. I'm a little jealous of the people who are playing again and am glad the rink is getting some $ again, but no thanks. I would probably go to a stick and puck though since I can pretty much keep to myself.

HM has a "Mako Pro" for $50 more than the Mako II. Is this like a pro stock version? I've never seen it before. This is the only thing that looks different from the description: "EC100 composite M1 Monocoque Chassis boot – Pro stiffness" http://www.hockeymonkey.com/easton-hockey-skates-mako-pro-sr.html

I got hit on the front of my ankle with close range wrister just below my shin pad like 3 months ago and I can still feel it. I don't know if it would have been any different with other skates, but that sucked and kept me from playing for a while. I've taken shots in a couple other places on the boot and been fine though. As for the "Mako bumps", I have an issue on just one skate where it rubs my ankle. It's right about where the tendon guard attaches. I tried heating it and bending it a bit but it didn't seem to do anything. I wear a Bunga pad and it keeps it from doing any damage. Kind of annoying to have to do that though. I might eventually try just gluing a piece of gel padding onto that spot of the boot so I dont have to mess with the sleeve. Overall I still really like the skates though. I was just noticing last game how all I have to do is just "snug" the laces up and it wraps my foot perfectly. No tugging and pulling required for a good fit. Contrary to some opinions I think they (M8's) look really sick too.

Used mine in Mako M8's for the first time today. When I first put my skates on with them in, I thought they felt a little tight and maybe unnecessary in Mako's which are already low volume. Skating with them though I didn't notice they were there, very comfy. I'm interested to wear them a few more times to really get used to the feel and then take them out and see how different skating feels. I haven't skated in about a month before today so I couldn't really do a good comparison.

Awesome, thanks! I got them a while ago but haven't used them yet. I'll be getting back on the ice this week and will report back.

Mike, I ordered the Powerfoot inserts on Amazon. A rep contacted me for my skate info (Makos). I assumed this would assure I was getting the right size for Makos. Is that not the case since it was from Amazon?

Bummer. Not surprised though.

I need to pull the sides of the skate apart a little and put them on my foot with the skate kind of angled inwards to take mine on and off.

Agree, that pic looks like just the outer coating has some cosmetic marks on it. Mine has some too. Wouldn't worry about it.

Can't see the picture, but I would return them. It can only get worse.

The Mako thread will never die! The Great One rocking OG Mako's

Damn those look sick. What's up with that big piece on the bottom of the boot? Some kind of fancy vent hole?

I was a little worried about the durability of that area. Sucks that it happened on your first use. Interested to see a pic.

I don't think you need to rush to stock up at this point. I think they'll be discounted everywhere soon enough.