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Vh/true used to have the sole of the skate completely custom so it matched the arch of your foot exactly. With this, you only needed a stock foam foot bed for some cushion and that was it. The introduction of the genetix insole kills the feel of your edges and are ridiculously thick. I'm assuming true skates no longer customize the sole of the shell for whatever reasons. I'm assuming it's just easier to create a shell that has a stock base and possibly makes it easier and more consistent to mount the holders on. If the insoles work for you, then great. For me, I've been using bauer speedplates for years and it's the only insole I'll use bc it heat molds to the exact shape of your arches. The genetix insoles placed my foot so far up In the boot I was getting pinching in areas I never had before. Once I put my speedplates back in (and even stock Bauer insoles), all the issues went away.

You can keep them inside during the bake but it doesn't reduce the softness and thickness. They're terrible insoles imo. I don't know why true would use such thick insoles that deaden the feel of your edges.

Just picked a pair up too. I got a pair in small (48). I'm 5'10 160 lbs with a 32-33" waist (measured). My clothing pant size is 30-31. These have pro level protection and shell for a fraction of the price of other top end brands. The fit is snug around the hips and waist with just enough volume in the legs for good mobility. I'll skate in them tonight so I'll see how they feel on the ice and in full gear. It is a bit odd having pants with an external belt since I've had internal belts forever. I keep thinking it's not "tight" enough even though it's very snug and isn't going to fall off my hips. With an external belt you don't get the same "locked in" cinching feel as you do with an internal belt.

Ya they're good ppl.

I might check these out at the hockey shop in Langley in the near future, which by the price I'm assuming you got you're from as well?

Then you should be able to get something like this at a drug store or dollar store or make one yourself with a similar flat piece of foam?

Isnt this just a piece of foam and a liner with no arch support etc.

I like the Bauer ones. I've used them and howies only though. I like the Bauer's bc they don't have the slick polyester nylon feel and the kevlar material goes well below the ankle. The material also adds good grip with the lock fit liner in my Bauer skates. I found the howies a bit slick when wet

I'm using the dlc. They're very nice and jrz is essentially the same as step. Same factory. But if you've never used dlc before just stick with the jrz stainless. Still very good quality steel. The dlc coating is nice but not worth the extra price imo. I only get the dlc bc I've been using dlc coated since step black steel and when I don't use dlc everything doesn't feel like they bite enough or glide smooth enough 🤪 Keep your stock Bauer's as a backup just in case. And tbh Bauer steel isn't great but they're not TERRIBLE. Lots of pros actually use Bauer TI and stainless. But with that said, pros have sharpening at their disposal whenever and also multiple blades easily available so edge retention may not be as important to them in terms of saving time and money on frequent sharpenings.

I use jrz. I've used fly ti too and had no issues with durability. But with that said I'm using it on the edge holders so not sure if the combination of fly ti and fly holder causes more breakage for whatever reason.

I don't see how a cobbler can't do it....they probably didn't want to. You're honestly wasting a lot of time and potentially money just not doing it yourself. Get the adhesive Velcro and stick it on if you don't want to sew. Or use a permanent flexible glue like e6000.

My guess is partly due to differentiating between the fly and edge steel. To those keen on hockey gear we know that to look for but to the avg person, they can easily get the wrong steel. Just a guess amongst other reasons.

Did you try superfeet comfort or just the performance. The comfort doesn't seem to have as much of a high heel and arch. You can also try the thinnest superfeet that's available for shoes.

You don't need a sewing machine. unless you don't know how to hand sew at all, it's pretty simple to replace. Either way lots of places sell Velcro. You can get adhesive backed or not. If you can't sew just get the adhesive industrial grade Velcro but there's no guarantees the adhesive will hold forever. You can always use e6000 glue as well. Personally, I'd use a speedy stitcher type awl

This can only be good since Trues QC is so bad.

My understanding is people with "duck feet" is what the video portrays as the "foot shaped" shoe and how the feet should naturally splay and not be smushed. So really those with duck feet is what is anatomically "normal" but because of the crappy footwear we all grew up wearing, is not what most people have.

can you find cxn holders online?

I found the 920 sat very low as well at the back of my head,like you described with the warrior. Honestly I think this is the trend for newer helmets now. The reakt 90 was lower than my 310 but it felt comfortable and not as low as the 920. I'm really happy with my purchase

Bauer has a custom option as well. And the Bauer reakt 3d is coming out soon which will compete with the tacks x as it'll have 3d foam. I have a feeling it'll be more comfy since the reakts adjustment system is better than what CCM has.

I actually picked up the Bauer reakt 90. I went in thinking I'd just get another 310 but I tried the reakt 90 just for the hell of it and wow, a medium for perfect. I love how you can adjust the width and length completely independently. Perfect for my oval head shape too. I then tried on the 310 just for fun and realized how diff it fit and although comfy, there seemed to be gaps on the sides of my head since it's meant more for a round head shape. The reakt 90 fit just as comfortable as the 920 in terms of I could feel cushion and support around my entire head. Obviously the foams feel different but not in a bad way. I actually prefer the feel of the reakt. Feels more supported vs the nest tech. For the reakt, I'm a few slots away from the smallest and could technically make it a touch loser too so I'm very happy that I have some wiggle room to adjust. Only annoying thing is that I had to use some washers for my j clips for my fv1 bubble to fit into them properly, but no biggy. Overall very happy. It's probably the best fitting helmet I've ever had. Lesson learned to just try everything lol... Or I was just lucky and this year Bauer actually made a model that fit me great. Their adjustment system isn't new and in the past the reakts never fit me this well.

Op, scroll down to the end for a bit more detail about the ftw lid https://ca.ccmhockey.com/en/ftw-learnmore.html

I ended up returning my 920. It fit great on the smallest setting but what made me change my mind was the possibility of the foams breaking in a bit and it would make it a bit looser and I wouldn't be able to make it smaller. I've read the nest tech does pack in a touch and these memory foam things in the 920 seem like it will as well vs traditional eva foams. The 920 also sat a bit lower than I'd like. With a bubble, it would also weight the helmet down more as well. If I were to rock a visor it would have been fine since I could've worn it at the second smallest setting. Oh well. I may just get a new 310 since I'm a fan and my current one needs replacing. I just wanted to treat myself. If the ftw's shell doesn't sit as deep as the 920, that would also be a bonus. It seems like the trend for all newer helmets is that they sit lower and the rear comes down more on the back of the head. I've yet to try the reakt 155 in a medium but the small was definitely too small.

I'm from Canada and used a bunch of my Canadian tire money on it at sport chek, so I paid about half price. For those unaware , can tire money is like rewards money back that you can use at certain stores owned by the same corporation.

Op, I also found this video interesting. They talk about the ftw helmet being available soon which is essentially the 920 but shaped a bit different for women. This might be a good option for you. I am definitely going to try it out when it comes out as well to see how the fit is vs the unisex version out now.

I'm similar but not to your degree. I wore a small v08 as well but medium in everything else (never wore 4500 bc it didn't fit my head shape at all). My experience with the 910, tacks x, and 720 were similar too. Where small at largest was too tight and medium at smallest was a touch too big. Although the tacks x and 910 felt like it could work depending how long my hair was lol. What had worked for me well were these: - warrior alpha one pro. It uses a boa dial to adjust like a bike helmet. - CCM 310/710 it has an occipital adjustment and isn't just forward and back like the tacks x, 910 and 720. - 920. Unlike you, this actually worked for me, but I am at the smallest setting. Initially I thought this wouldn't work but realized I could actually make the medium go smaller with a bit more effort pushing the sides of the helmets together. Right now the setting has 2 vertical lines on each side of the locking tab. Just nonchalantly pushing the shell together and stopping with the first sign of resistance, the sizing was at around 3-4 lines on each side of the locking tab. Hope that makes sense but if you look at the rear of the helmet where the locking tab is, it'll make sense. Imo the 310 should work for you unless your head size is smaller than a 7 hat size. I'm 7 1/8 hat size so medium in the 310 fits me well near the middle to smallest setting. the smallest end of the size range for the 310 is 6 7/8". So I would assume the 310 is your best bet if the 920 doesn't work on the smallest setting. What's weird about the sizing is that the 920 is actually advertised as a starting size of 6 3/4 for medium, which is smaller than the 310, but I can confirm that the 310 definitely fits tighter. You should also try the Bauer reakt 85 and up as they have good adjustability. ive attached a picture of the back of the 920 where it has the vertical lines by the locking tab that I talked about