MNWildGopherFan 0 Report post Posted February 10, 2007 It may finally be time to retire my old faithful Bauer Supreme 100 (not a typo) skates with the ICM holder. I play rec hockey in a men's league, playing once or twice a week, but I am willing to spend a reasonable amount to get a quality skate. The problem is I have a very wide forefoot. The Bauer Supreme 70 in EE width was one of the first skates I tried, and it generally felt great on my foot, but had a serious pressure point on the ball at the inside of my forefoot on both feet. So much so, I am leery that punching/baking/breaking them in will do the trick.The manager at my LHS has a pair of Easton 1500c skates in my size, and overall they seem to fit my foot quite nicely. Definitely the best fit of any skate so far, and I have tried on a few. However, even though I live in Minnesota with access to many fine LHSs, selection in the wide sizes is a bit limited, especially at this this time of year. He did say he could get me a pair of Bauer Vapor XXX skates custom fit.I am leaning towards buying the 1500c. Overall the reviews on this site seem positive for this skate. But since the new skates will be coming out soon, and it should increase my selection, is there any reason to wait? Is there any other skate out there (or that will be coming out) I should consider first? Or would it be better to go the custom skate route? Any insight would be appreciated. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DamnLocust 0 Report post Posted February 10, 2007 RBKs are known to be wide and deep, as well as Graf 709/G9. Nike's are also known to be wide, you may want to look into the flexlite line, although the older V-12's may have been wider, and would be at a nice discount if found in your size. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted February 10, 2007 If the Eastons fit, go with them. Just make sure you spend a decent amount of time wearing them to make sure you aren't going to have arch issues. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MNWildGopherFan 0 Report post Posted February 10, 2007 The Flexlite 12s were recommended, and were selling for a great price, but couldn't find them in my size. What do I need to be aware of regarding the arches? What have the issues been? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted February 10, 2007 What do I need to be aware of regarding the arches? What have the issues been?No issue in particular but it sounded as if the other skate you tried had a bit of a problem. Try on the skate, walk around, squat, etc... and generally spend some time in them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
windycity 0 Report post Posted February 10, 2007 I agree with Chadd, I have a wide, deep foot and could never wear an easton skate. I now have the Bauer 8090's in a EE and love them. They too are difficult to find since they aren't made any more. Because everyone's been raving about the XXXX and S15 from EAston you may want to wait and see how they feel. They both will feel much lighter than what you are used to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
epstud74 24 Report post Posted February 10, 2007 Where in Minnesota do you live? I live in the Twin Cities and it sounds like you dont need a top of the line skate, but a comfortable yet good for occasional beer league skate. Easton/Bauer are much too narrow and expensive, go to Westwood Sports in Apple Valley or Bloomington, MN and get yourself a pair of Nike Flexlite 9s. I have mine in a 9.5 regular and they're wider than Bauer or Graf wides. They're not a top of the line Nike or Bauer but very comfortable and roomy in the toe cap area. General Sports in Edina has them too and they're all under $170 right now..General Sports is also having a clearance sale on Grafs. I picked up a pair of 10 regular Graf 735s in T blades for $288. I have rather wide feet with high arches but for some reason the Nike Flexlites and Graf 735s fit me like a glove at 9.5 and 10s. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
srv2miker 0 Report post Posted February 10, 2007 *JR has the right info as always Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3810 Report post Posted February 10, 2007 One thing to keep in mind is that the 1500c can't be heat molded, IIRC. I'll probably be corrected, but if heat molding is important I would look at a non "c" model.Actually, you can mold the 1500s. Actually, you could heat up all of them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guy Incognito 0 Report post Posted February 10, 2007 Not to highjack, but I am looking for a high volume flat footed skate. Any suggestions? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
duch 0 Report post Posted February 10, 2007 For wide feet go with the Nike Flexlite 10 or 12 or V-10 or V-12. Also you can try CCM "E" width or Easton 800C's up to the 1500C's "EE" width. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guy Incognito 0 Report post Posted February 10, 2007 All of those for flat arches? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
