Looking to buy an inline hockey skate!

[92hatchattack 0]

Ok, this is my first post on this forum and im looking for some more opinions than ive gotten on another site.

Im looking to start learning hockey, as i will soon have another post in the general forum. I want to start working on my skills before i hit the ice, so im going to be practicing at home for ahwile.

Im looking for a decent inline hockey skate to learn some skating. ( used to aggresive inline, but its been a few years since ive skated ) I have wide feet, and i was told that mission skates are pretty narrow, so i havent tried them up.

Question #1. What is the propper fit i should be looking for? Is it like an ice hockey skate where i should just be able to feel my tip of my toe at the top of the skate? I wear a size 11 shoe. I tried on an 11 skate, and it felt fine and i had rom at the toes. Then i tried on a size 10 skate, and i just felt the tip of my toe att he top of the skate. I also feel like i had more control with the size 10. So whats the right way?

I tried on a pair of CCM skates. They felt pretty wide, but started to hurt the side of my foot. They were also pretty tight at the heel. I tried on a pair of Bauer skates, and they felt a little snuuger even (width wise) yet they did not hurn my feel. Just felt ever so slightly tight. Am i correct in assuming there will be a slight break in?

So with all that being said, im looking to spend no more than $150, UNLESS u feel that spending a little extra on a certain product is seriously worth it. I will use these skates on common asphalt.

What skate would you guys recomend to me??? Im leabing towards a Bauer skate, but i am not too farmiliar with the diffrent models.

Thanks ahead of time!

---Joe

[ash_96 0]

When it comes to size, i usually go with the smallest pair that is comfortable, with my toe just touching the end.

there will be pain to start with, as virtually all skates need to be broken in, but after this period, they should be ok.

if you are just looking at playing outside, non competitively, then i would recommend keeping to you $150 budget, if u look at close outs you can usually pick up some good, high end skates from previous years. this will get you best value.

just make sure you get some hard, outdoor wheels if you are using them on asphalt.

Hope that helps,

Ash

[92hatchattack 0]

Thanks,

Yeah, i just want to make sure i dont end up with a piece of crap that doesnt give me any suport. Ive never owned a hockey skate, so im just not sure what to look for in one.

I guess ill just go with something that is comfy and hope it works out for me.

[92hatchattack 0]

So i was just checking out these skates.... any opinions???

Also, why are all the wheels diffrent sizes on the skate as stated in the description???? Is this the norm for inline hockey skates????

http://bauer.hockeygiant.com/bauvaprsktsr.html

[Sassmasta 0]

So i was just checking out these skates.... any opinions???

Also, why are all the wheels diffrent sizes on the skate as stated in the description???? Is this the norm for inline hockey skates????

http://bauer.hockeygiant.com/bauvaprsktsr.html

some companies (IE mission) have patents on chassis. (80-80-72-72) So other companies have to change their wheel sizes up in order to comply wth the patent. It wasnt the norm in years past (other copmanies used to be allowed to use this wheel combo) , but as of last year this has changed.

As for the bauer in lines....I dont like em...the fit sucks and the chassis feels very wierd to me...(could just be a mental thing)

[92hatchattack 0]

well, i would guess that the fit is diffrent for everyone, depending on the shape of ones foot right?

[Project_2501 0]

Precisly.

Edit: You should always base a purchase on fit first and foremost.

[Justin 1933 134]

Mission in the past was a bit narrow, but that has recently changed...I would highly recommend taking a look at the 3500 from Mission. The chassis, boot, and wheel combo is the highest spec in the industry. It could easily compete against other companies high priced skates.

There is a reason we are number #1 in roller hockey...Give them a try before you buy something you might regret.

[gman 0]

I bought a pair of Mission 1500's for almost exactly the reasons you are looking for skates. The 1500 is the only Mission model in an E size. I have a wide forefoot, and my toes like to have breathing space. I wear size 11 or 11.5 wide in all my other shoes, and the 11E was perfect for me in the Mission. When the boot is not laced, my longest toes just feather the end of the boot. Laced tight I cannot feel the toes of the boot. The width is perfect. I wish Mission made their higher end skates in an E width. On of the higher end ones (higher than the 1500) comes in EE but I think that would be too wide. I found my 1500's for 129 from Inlinewarehouse.com . They do free shipping over $50 orders.

edited for spelling....

[92hatchattack 0]

I was really thinking about giving those Bauer Vapor SFL Pro-R's a try unless someone can really give me a reason not to.

But if i can find some of the Missions to try on at my local Sports Authority i will give them a try on for sure. How come they only make certain modles in extra wide?

I guess at this point, since ive never had hockey skates i really wont be able to tell a good one from a bad one. But once i own and go through a pair or two im sure ill learn more of what i am personaly looking for.

[buffalo.hockey 0]

i've had nikes, missions, and bauer skates and i have wide feet. my favorite would be the nike roller daddys (really cheap at hockey monkey) but if you want a lot of support, i actually got the mission 7500s and they are crazy stiff and not too narrow which is a surprise

[JSchultz 25]

I was really thinking about giving those Bauer Vapor SFL Pro-R's a try unless someone can really give me a reason not to.

But if i can find some of the Missions to try on at my local Sports Authority i will give them a try on for sure. How come they only make certain modles in extra wide?

I guess at this point, since ive never had hockey skates i really wont be able to tell a good one from a bad one. But once i own and go through a pair or two im sure ill learn more of what i am personaly looking for.

My buddy has a pair of those I believe.

They come with the old Hyper Unity's, and they are pretty lacklustre. Also, the support is lacking, if you're a bigger guy(although my buddy is 6'2, 220 lbs)

Try them out, I suppose. I prefer Mission though. Different strokes for different folks, right?

[92hatchattack 0]

Im going to try a pair of missions to try on. I think feel at this point will make my decision since i dont really need top notch performance.

[Justin 1933 134]

just make sure to get an 2006 Mission....

[92hatchattack 0]

Any big diffrence between the 3500 and the 5500??? The 5500 are more visably pleasing to me, but if the upgrade is not worth the money then its not worth it.

And how extra wide is the EE??? How come a jump from D to EE with no E????

I hope i can find some to try on. Places arouns here really dont stock many inlines. Are most of the 06 mission skates boots similar shapped? Meaning if i try on a cheaper model at a sports store, wouls the 3500's, or 5500's have the same fit???

[Justin 1933 134]

Here is the best description and comparison:

5500 skate:

http://www.epuck.com/webapp/wcs/stores/ser...ategory_rn=1783

3500 Skate:

http://www.epuck.com/webapp/wcs/stores/ser...ategory_rn=1783

[gman 0]

92 Hatchattack,

I did some tarveling this weekend and found a hockey shop. I did not buy, but i got to try on a pair of EE missions. Man are they nice. I wish I had bought them instead of the E's. If you are unsure of the E and EE, I would suggest you go with the quality boot and hit the EE's. In my mind as a paddlefooter, a little too much toe room, which I really do not think you will have, is WAY better than even a minute amount of foot squeeze.

Do the 5500's.

[92hatchattack 0]

Cool, thanks for the reveiw.... Does anyone know of a hockey shop in Jersey???

Justin, maybe you know a big shop in the central Jersey area that you deal with????

[dez 0]

hi guys,

I just got the 5500 and will only play outdoor on street (parking lot) for now. Should I change the wheel?? Will the Rink Rat Hot Shot's come with the skate wore down very quickly on street? Will I waste those wheel if I use them for street?

Thanks for your advice!!

[92hatchattack 0]

^^^ good question... how do you like the skate?

[Justin 1933 134]

hi guys,

I just got the 5500 and will only play outdoor on street (parking lot) for now. Should I change the wheel?? Will the Rink Rat Hot Shot's come with the skate wore down very quickly on street? Will I waste those wheel if I use them for street?

Thanks for your advice!!

Yes they will wear out quickly...You could probably trade those wheels for two sets of outdoor wheels....

[dez 0]

How much do u think I can sell for those wheels?

[92hatchattack 0]

Damn, how quick will they actualy wear? Im going to roll outside, probaly only 2 hours a week. How long can i expect them to last???

Im seriously considering the 5500.... keep hearing good things about them. Nice looking skate as well.

[JSchultz 25]

Hot Shots were exclusively made for indoor flooring. A parking lot is MEAN surface, and when I played street hockey as a kid, I always used at LEAST an 82a wheel. On a smooth concrete surface, the hot shots might have a chance, but on asphalt they'll be gone QUICK

[92hatchattack 0]

Ok

Justin, is there any wheel in particular that you would recomend for asphalt use with your skates? And can u get sets with diffrent sizes in them? I see that not all the wheels on the skate are the same size.