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Whats the diff in holder sizes for the two sizes. Even if the boots fit I wonder if the smaller boot would be able to take on the larger holder. Don't think you want to put the smaller holder on the larger boot. That would be my only concern.

Probably bc CCM steel is noticeably crappier than any other steel on the market.

Return it. Oland if you want to get yet another replacement, get shot blockers.

https://sgbonline.com/bauer-hockey-reaches-settlement-in-skate-steel-lawsuit/ Interested as to why other brands like Tydan, Massive blade, Bionic etc weren't sued. I have a feeling that Step will eventually start reselling down the road when an agreement is made with Bauer regarding royalties, but if not, Bauer is gonna take a hit in sales bc CCM has upped their game. I doubt Step will completely stop selling ever due to the fact they were granted some leeway to deplete stocks

Bauer shot themselves in the foot with this. Esp with other quick release systems out there, and CCM really taking over the last couple years.

Anyone know what the difference in the height of Trues vs say bauer or CCM from the base of the outsole to either the comfort edge or the the centre of the top eyelet? Just curious how much lower the Trues are.

What in the .... 🤯

Kuchs skates look like they have so much volume.. too much volume for him. But that's just by looking at them.

Just saw this now even though it was released in May.

The parts of the true skates that are thermoformable aren't completely carbon. The areas that are (heel lower part of the boot/sole) went very thermoformable and require clamps and spot heating (higher heat than baking) to manipulate. Also, blades take a lot of beating, something that a thermoformable material may not be able to withstand while keeping overall weight down.

Not sure about how the base blades are now but when I used base when they first came out they blades lasted forever. Never has one break on me for ice hockey. Only time it got soft etc was during roller hockey which is inevitable.

I personally like the speed plates. They are Bauer yes. I have them in my true skates. Had them in my as1s too. I won't go back to any other insoles. I just love how custom they are and that they are remouldable over and over again.

Don't know much about the sidas. Can't u re form them or is it one shot and done when u first get them? I'm a fan of speed plates bc u can re mould them over and over if ur arch changes (which they do) depending on the season, how much time you're on the ice, how much time you're bare foot etc.

Speedplates.. baking ur skates won't change the sole of ur skates if the issue is in ur arch

Definitely not something that happens or should be happening. Never had this issue ever. Probably a defective set or whoever is sharpening them are ruining them somehow.

I like to compare it to a custom suit. You still have to have fittings after the suit is made for adjustments, whether it's bc your personal preference is to have a tighter or looser during garment etc.

Also everyone has their personal preference on what the "perfect fit" is. Thing is some ppl like their skates super tight some looser some with eyelets all the way to the stop some 1+ more skipped etc, along with different stiffness preferences. One of the downsides with true is the customer had NO idea what to expect because theres no retail or demo pair for them to try on.. it would be beneficial for each store to have full sizes available to heat mould for the prospective customer, so they have an idea what they are getting themselves into, and maybe from that advise what they wanted different from the stock one they tried on.

Ic. I just thought bc u got trues you would get steel for those.

No go with true?

I wouldn't spend more than 200 cdn after taxes on any stick. Period. That's just me.

Well them breaking easily isn't surprising esp since using Easton technology. Easton had the worsst sticks in terms of durability.

CCM steel is garbage anyways. Their black steel is literally just paint.

Seems like the issue with skates might be you and not the manufacturers. Your toes are supposed to touch/feather the toe cap when standing or walking, and pull away slightly away from the toe cap when the knees are bent. If you like no toes touching at all then that's your personal preference and you may be SOL. You've gone through custom skates from two different companies and still not happy. Are u even sure the heel width is the issue and not the fact that u are pronating inside the boot that's causing the fit "issue". I know for my right foot that pronates, it feels a bit sloppier than my left bc of the pronation. When I pronate my foot on purpose and try to lift my heel up with the skates on it's locked it or "feels" locked in bc the foot no longer is rolling/further pronating. Doing this made me realize that it was the skate fit that was causing me to feel the slight slop but the slop was actually coming from INSIDE my foot from the pronation No matter "perfect" my right skate is going to be it'll always feel off vs my left bc of my pronation. Just like when I wear shoes as well. The smaller 4.5 might feel better because they are so tight it doesn't allow much pronation (for now) but as I believe it was @Vet88 stated before the pronating foot will eventually break down the stiff boot and the issue will start arising again. At some point you may need to look at whether it's the skates or you. And if it's something you're going to have to live with or try to fix rather than going for the ideal skate fit that may not exist.

Looks like there is an outsole when u look at under the toecap but then blends in from the forefoot to the heel... Either way it could be just a one piece the sole extends to the toe vs the ccms that just cut off.

Fair enough. Im just surprised the store was able to refund you without having to go through true first.