KOR Shift 1 and 2

[Roach 0]

I was on size 7 Bauer 4000's and went up to 7.5 KOR Shift1's.

[Bryan Czajka 0]

I wear a size 12.5 or 13 shoe but am in 11.5 KOR SHIFT 2s. They fit me perfectly. My big toe on my right foot sticks into the neoprene at the front of the toe cap with the left barely touching the neoprene. I came from a 10.5 Graf G9.

[texanhockey 0]

thanks i ordered a 9.5. quick question. since the footbed is built in is the holder permanently installed?? what happens if it cracks or something?

[Moto 1]

I wear a 9-9.5 street shoe and have 8.5 size Kors - fit perfect with toe just feathering front cap

[joshy207 15]

thanks. i hope im luckey. im in a 9 bauer 8090 that have a little space and ordered a 9.5 kor. i saw a few people who had a half size larger on here that worked. i hope its a 280 chassis atleast. and i di a search. came up with lots of info. sounds like a great skate.

The 9.5 SHOULD work for you. I also wear a size 9 8090, but they're tight--my toes are right against the toecaps. I had a 9.5 Shift1, but they were a little bit too small and after a while I couldn't wear them anymore. If you have a little room in your 8090s, you should be just fine. Kor is the best skate around, enjoy it!

[texanhockey 0]

thanks guys. idk why but i feel like a little kid waiting to open christmas presents right now. i havnt had a perfect fitting skate in a lonnng time.

hopefully this crazy snow storm will be over by the time they come!

[tbintexas 0]

Anyone know what runner size would come on SHIFT 1, size 8.5? I'm trying to see if the steel from my other skates will fit (already radius'ed etc.)

Also, HG has the SHIFT 1's on for $200 - that used to be a smokin' deal - is it still considered a great deal, or only a 'good' deal now?

[tbintexas 0]

thanks SRI!

[Bryan Czajka 0]

thanks i ordered a 9.5. quick question. since the footbed is built in is the holder permanently installed?? what happens if it cracks or something?

I'm not sure about the shift 1s, but the superfeet in the shift 2s are not built in. They can be pulled out. You shouldn't have a problem replacing the holders if they need to be, just a rivet job. Someone correct me please if I'm wrong.

[tsanga 0]

Someone please enlighten me.

On a whim, I tried on a pair of Shifts at the local HG. Unfortunately, the closest thing that I associated them with was...a circa 1970's Chevy Caprice - kinda like a land yacht. They were wide in the wrong places and clunky feeling.

I keep hearing they're "the most comfortable" and they "fit all foot shapes." Is there some special magic that happens when they get baked? Does the composite material shrink around your foot? Looking at the skate from the bottom up, the Unibase looks really wide around the forefoot, and feels that way too.

Is someone who's dropping a few benjamins on these supposed to take it on faith that they will mold well around their feet?

[Chadd 916]

Someone please enlighten me.

On a whim, I tried on a pair of Shifts at the local HG. Unfortunately, the closest thing that I associated them with was...a circa 1970's Chevy Caprice - kinda like a land yacht. They were wide in the wrong places and clunky feeling.

I keep hearing they're "the most comfortable" and they "fit all foot shapes." Is there some special magic that happens when they get baked? Does the composite material shrink around your foot? Looking at the skate from the bottom up, the Unibase looks really wide around the forefoot, and feels that way too.

Is someone who's dropping a few benjamins on these supposed to take it on faith that they will mold well around their feet?

The shift 1 is more narrow than the shift 2. You will not be able to make them more narrow no matter what you do so people with a narrow foot aren't going to have much luck with them. That said, how they feel out of the box is nothing like they feel after you bake them. My only complaint is the "hard" feeling you get on the pressure points. I would love to have just a thin layer of soft padding to cushion those areas.

[tsanga 0]

My only complaint is the "hard" feeling you get on the pressure points. I would love to have just a thin layer of soft padding to cushion those areas.

Does this statement apply to out-of-the-box, or are those pressure points there after baking? I know exactly what you're talking about, right out of the box.

You didn't heat them up? :o

Oh son...you are in for an awakening... Go back and get them heat fit. 7 minutes in the skate oven and make sure you have someone fitting the outside of the skate around your feet.

This is exactly my point - can't heat mold them till you hand over the credit card. But that is a leap of faith, and a big one at that.

[Chadd 916]

My only complaint is the "hard" feeling you get on the pressure points. I would love to have just a thin layer of soft padding to cushion those areas.

Does this statement apply to out-of-the-box, or are those pressure points there after baking? I know exactly what you're talking about, right out of the box.

It's like eating cookie dough as opposed to eating a cookie. Sure you can do it before baking but it's a thousand times better after you put it in the oven. I will probably be fine after a second baking, the heel is a bit tight for me.

[ntwusc 62]

So I take it that the baking process will really lock down your heel in the Shift 1? I've been struggling to find a skate that will keep my heel from slipping and wondering if these could do the trick.

[texanhockey 0]

ok, my shift 1's will be here monday. ive never gotten a pair of skates baked. can i do this at home? and is there any special way to get kors baked thats different then others so i can tell the shop if i take them to get baked

[irbenaid 0]

So I take it that the baking process will really lock down your heel in the Shift 1? I've been struggling to find a skate that will keep my heel from slipping and wondering if these could do the trick.

Yes, you're heel should be really locked down. I've had the Shift 1's for 2 years now and I can still feel my heel lock into them when I put my feet in them. No Slippage at all.

I also had issues in the beginning somewhat like Chadd is talking about where my right skate was really hitting a pressure point on my ankle bone. It was the outside bone that sticks out. I think when I had them baked I must have pushed in a bit too much on that area and then when I skated with full downward pressure I was hitting that bone on the tighter area of the skate. The good news is it was an easy fix just by heating the skate up with a heat gun and leaving a tennis ball wrapped in a bandage in them the pressure point has been gone now since that 1st week and the skates are still holding up great with no need for the tennis ball in them anymore.

[epstud74 24]

So I take it that the baking process will really lock down your heel in the Shift 1? I've been struggling to find a skate that will keep my heel from slipping and wondering if these could do the trick.

Yes, you're heel should be really locked down. I've had the Shift 1's for 2 years now and I can still feel my heel lock into them when I put my feet in them. No Slippage at all.

I also had issues in the beginning somewhat like Chadd is talking about where my right skate was really hitting a pressure point on my ankle bone. It was the outside bone that sticks out. I think when I had them baked I must have pushed in a bit too much on that area and then when I skated with full downward pressure I was hitting that bone on the tighter area of the skate. The good news is it was an easy fix just by heating the skate up with a heat gun and leaving a tennis ball wrapped in a bandage in them the pressure point has been gone now since that 1st week and the skates are still holding up great with no need for the tennis ball in them anymore.

They are a heavier skate, but if they're very comfortable and fit your feet right..They're the best skate for you. I've seen a lot of positive responses regarding the Pitch holder too. Kor had some nice sticks at the Expo yesterday too.

[Fletch 219]

ok, my shift 1's will be here monday. ive never gotten a pair of skates baked. can i do this at home? and is there any special way to get kors baked thats different then others so i can tell the shop if i take them to get baked

Don't even dare to try to do it at home....lol. Take them to a LHS and pay the $30 or so to get it done.

[irbenaid 0]

Both Shift1 and Shift2 will.

So I take it that the baking process will really lock down your heel in the Shift 1? I've been struggling to find a skate that will keep my heel from slipping and wondering if these could do the trick.

go to http://www.korhockey.com/download/Shift2_H...nstructions.pdf

These are the instructions for baking the shift 2's. They look pretty similar to the Shift 1's if I remember correctly.

[ntwusc 62]

The instructions might help you DIY as long as you don't mind voiding the warranty

[Hoffer 0]

The shift 2 can be converted to roller? What would happen if you mount the Hummer frame and dremel a little of the bottom out to fit all the size 80 wheels, would this compromise the skate or its fit system?

[texanhockey 0]

whats the temp/steps for doin kor 1's at home.

i asked the proshop and they asks if they were bauers when i said kor so i trust myself over them. how long should they be in the oven and how long on my fet? thank you

[bmclifford 0]

Just got my Kor Shift 1's and had them baked, then skated in them, and will bake again to insure excellent fit. The one question I have however, is that my left big toe was sore when skating and seems to have been hitting the side of the skate. Can this portion of the skate be punched or stretched? It doesn't seem to conform at all when baking and I would like it looser, not tighter. Thanks

[NJ35 0]

I know its been posted earlier in this thread, but because I know a bunch of us just ordered the Shift 1s from HG here is the baking link for shift 2s.

http://www.korhockey.com/download/Shift2_H...nstructions.pdf

good luck

[Ogie Oglethorpe 14]

Just got my Kor Shift 1's and had them baked, then skated in them, and will bake again to insure excellent fit. The one question I have however, is that my left big toe was sore when skating and seems to have been hitting the side of the skate. Can this portion of the skate be punched or stretched? It doesn't seem to conform at all when baking and I would like it looser, not tighter. Thanks

I had the same problem and did try as well. It will really depend on where your toe is hurting. If it is inside the toe cap, you will get minimal releif from punching out. There is the neoprene sock..... if you can not return the skates and if it's bothering the heck out of you, you might try cutting the neoprene sock a bit where your big toe rubs to see if the extra room helps you out. Just a thought (give this serious thought before doing, though, as I'm not an expert.... although, I did stay at a Motel 6 last night....).