2006 KOR Lineup

[JR Boucicaut 3795]

Here are some shots of the Shift2.

[ultraman7k 0]

what's the expected price on the shift2? less than the other one, or more?

[Roach 0]

I have Shift 1's but have yet to mold them properly and skate on them. Based purely on aesthetics, I prefer the look of the Shift 2 more than the Shift 1.

[ShaneyB 0]

so whats the difference bertween shift 1 & 2? the design looks the same to me apart from the colours

[Patrick67 1]

The shift 2 is more like a "traditional" skates, you can see it cleary in the second pick. It's a higher cut than the shift1 next to it, actually that's just a really great pic, props to JR :)

[steve66 45]

The shape of the skate and the pitch holer look really well integrated, no extra space on the footbed. I can see now why previous comments regarding the difficulty of mounting new holders were made.

A decent looking skate too. I've had a few ankle issue with skates recently, might give these a whirl.

[JR Boucicaut 3795]

The shape of the skate and the pitch holer look really well integrated, no extra space on the footbed. I can see now why previous comments regarding the difficulty of mounting new holders were made.

A decent looking skate too. I've had a few ankle issue with skates recently, might give these a whirl.

No, the reason you can't install different holders is because the screws are anchored into the skate...

[steve66 45]

Ah ok, that would make it pretty difficult! :lol:

[althoma1 574]

So theoretically which should be the higher performing skate? - The low cut Shift 1 or the high cut more traditional Shift 2? If both skates are used optimally by strong skaters which should give the best performance or is it personal preference?

[Chadd 916]

So theoretically which should be the higher performing skate? - The low cut Shift 1 or the high cut more traditional Shift 2? If both skates are used optimally by strong skaters which should give the best performance or is it personal preference?

A lower cut skate will allow you to extend your stride but some players are unable to change to a lower cut boot.

[JGraz15 53]

So theoretically which should be the higher performing skate? - The low cut Shift 1 or the high cut more traditional Shift 2? If both skates are used optimally by strong skaters which should give the best performance or is it personal preference?

A lower cut skate will allow you to extend your stride but some players are unable to change to a lower cut boot.

I feel like I get a much better stride and agility when I have a lower cut boot, but I feel like I lose speed in a lower cut skate...I might have not given it enough of an opportunity

[Chadd 916]

So theoretically which should be the higher performing skate? - The low cut Shift 1 or the high cut more traditional Shift 2? If both skates are used optimally by strong skaters which should give the best performance or is it personal preference?

A lower cut skate will allow you to extend your stride but some players are unable to change to a lower cut boot.

I feel like I get a much better stride and agility when I have a lower cut boot, but I feel like I lose speed in a lower cut skate...I might have not given it enough of an opportunity

A longer stride should give you more power and more speed. As long as you have the ankle strength to support yourself. Some guys need to make a change like that over the summer to build up their ankles before playing serious games.

[Chadd 916]

The sample at the show was not a regular production model

[pldhockey4 0]

those are kinda weird looking.

they look like more of a recreational skate then a hockey skate,,,, how are they?

[Jim A 4]

you might as well call the Shift 2, the NHL version..one eyelet higher, bigger tendon guard area, etc....will this be a late summer launch?

[twiztidwrista10 3]

Coming from the s500, which i think is a somewhat low cut boot which skate would fit be better? The shift 1 or shift 2? The shift1 one looks extremely low cut. I like the look of the shift 2 much better. It looks like theres actually a tendon gaurd on it compared to the shift1.

[lesterhenson 0]

From the picture above, the shift 1 and 2 have the same amount of eyelets.

[Chadd 916]

you might as well call the Shift 2, the NHL version..one eyelet higher, bigger tendon guard area, etc....will this be a late summer launch?

Most likely, yes. It depends on a couple of things.

Coming from the s500, which i think is a somewhat low cut boot which skate would fit be better? The shift 1 or shift 2? The shift1 one looks extremely low cut. I like the look of the shift 2 much better. It looks like theres actually a tendon gaurd on it compared to the shift1.

Shift one is very similar in terms of height to an S500.

From the picture above, the shift 1 and 2 have the same amount of eyelets.

Note the extra space between the upper eyelets on the shift two.

[Fletch 219]

That Shift 2 boot looks badass.

BTW, are the KOR boots able to be punched? I wasn't sure since they're composite. I would need the area over the arch punched.

[Jim A 4]

its completely moldable ..so why would you need it punched?

[Fletch 219]

its completely moldable ..so why would you need it punched?

I have feet that overpronate when I put weight on them and the bones over my arches stick out. A simple molding won't cut it for me, unfortunately... :(

[Fredrik 0]

those are kinda weird looking.

they look like more of a recreational skate then a hockey skate,,,, how are they?

I agree, they do not even look anything near a god old hockey skate....brrr....

[Project_2501 0]

its completely moldable ..so why would you need it punched?

I have feet that overpronate when I put weight on them and the bones over my arches stick out. A simple molding won't cut it for me, unfortunately... :(

The skate will take the shape of those bones then.

[Chadd 916]

its completely moldable ..so why would you need it punched?

I have feet that overpronate when I put weight on them and the bones over my arches stick out. A simple molding won't cut it for me, unfortunately... :(

The skate will take the shape of those bones then.

Exactly. Worst case, put a little extra foam in that area to pop out the skate when you bake.

[Fletch 219]

its completely moldable ..so why would you need it punched?

I have feet that overpronate when I put weight on them and the bones over my arches stick out. A simple molding won't cut it for me, unfortunately... :(

Have you tried heating up a set of Test Drive's at a local dealer to find out if this is truly the case with Kor's?

Not yet, though I would be very happy if the baking process in the Kor's was able to accomodate my ghastly feet. ;)

I talked to Quinn at Artesia the other day about a test drive pair. Hopefully I can try some out later this month or next.