Guy Incognito 0 Report post Posted May 20, 2007 Does anyone have any experiences with the Reebok 5K skates? Good, bad, positives and negatives? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobMcRobertson 0 Report post Posted May 20, 2007 I have been using a pair since last fall. Fitwise,they are outstanding. Very little break-in time and the pump feature is awesome. Good durability, after a season and a half no issues. I did put a pair of shock doctor insoles in them. I have no complaints. Good skate and I will most likely buy a pump again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmy 194 Report post Posted May 20, 2007 Didn't you just get custom XXXX's? The 5ks fit way different.Anyway they are a bit heavy compared to some other models. But they are a great fitting and comfortable skate that performs well. Actually this was my best seller last year. Only complaint was from one teen who plays 6 times a week that after a year the liner was breaking down. Other than that few problems, almost zero breakin time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guy Incognito 0 Report post Posted May 20, 2007 Thanks for the feedback! I'm actually looking for information for a friend with whom I played football with after college, and he's getting into hockey this fall. We went to my LHS last week and he tried some 5Ks on and liked them. He wants to go back and buy them- I just want to make sure they're a good quality skate for him. I tried a search for "RBK 5K" and "Reebok 5K" to no avail. He's a high volume foot, so we're looking at the 5Ks, or Flexlites when they get some in. He didn't like the Supreme 70s, and they don't carry Graf 709s. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3806 Report post Posted May 20, 2007 How big is he? The 5k is underspec'd at the price point it is at.PM me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
texanhockey 0 Report post Posted May 20, 2007 ya. for what you get i think there overpriced. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kredmore 2 Report post Posted May 20, 2007 I agree with the other comments here.....the are comfy and break-in quickly with pump helping to secure the ankle. However, I came from Synergy 1500c and realized the 5k lacked stiffness and seems heavier.A great skate for the casual skater/hockey player. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
epstud74 24 Report post Posted May 20, 2007 How big is he? The 5k is underspec'd at the price point it is at.PM me.Why is it underspec'd? Clue in the clueless please. :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3806 Report post Posted May 20, 2007 A soft boot and a plastic outsole at $250. Hey, but you have the PUMP! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
texanhockey 0 Report post Posted May 20, 2007 ya. hes right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3806 Report post Posted May 20, 2007 Ya, you won't be seeing the Gear Exchange. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B Neal 0 Report post Posted May 20, 2007 I used a pair of 5k's for a few months, but I felt that they honestly hindered my quickness. They felt big, heavy, and bulky. I moved to a Vapor XX and felt so much better off the start. I feel like these skates were a big waste of $250. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AnthonyJTa 0 Report post Posted May 21, 2007 I had a pair a little over a year ago... they fit great. I just felt like they were going to explode on me... very, very soft boot. I'm 5'11", 255lbs and I just felt rather unstable in a boot so soft. So I upgraded to a stiffer RBK offering. I paid $260 for mine, and I ended up upgrading to a RBK 8K (discontinued) for the same exact price... As far as weight, and bulkiness... to be completely honest with you, I don't notice much of a difference in my 5K's, 7K's, or 8K's... the only skate I've felt more nimble in is my 9K's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cbj05 0 Report post Posted May 21, 2007 I am pretty satisfied with my 5k's, and had no problem with them. I see that other people had difficulties with the stiffness of the boot, but if you aren't a huge guy, (5'10", 135 lbs. = me) the skates should be fine. By the way, I got mine on sale for for $175 CDN. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sds 0 Report post Posted June 28, 2007 How big is he? The 5k is underspec'd at the price point it is at.PM me.are you still accepting PM's about this skate (or replacements)? :) I need to fix the sloppiness in my Vectors and it seems the pump would solve my problem perfectly. I am contemplating 5k vs. 9k. I'm an intermediate, 37 yr old beer-leaguer that weighs about 160 lb. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hazard14 0 Report post Posted June 28, 2007 theres a pretty big difference between the 5k and the 9k, in performance, durability, stifness, weight, and ofcourse price. if you got the dough and dont mind spending the extra $$, i would suggest the 9k Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sds 0 Report post Posted June 28, 2007 theres a pretty big difference between the 5k and the 9k, in performance, durability, stifness, weight, and ofcourse price. if you got the dough and dont mind spending the extra $$, i would suggest the 9kwould my 160 lb body be too small for that skate? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chk hrd 164 Report post Posted June 28, 2007 theres a pretty big difference between the 5k and the 9k, in performance, durability, stifness, weight, and ofcourse price. if you got the dough and dont mind spending the extra $$, i would suggest the 9kwould my 160 lb body be too small for that skate?IMO it's not so much your body weight as your skating ability. If you are not a good skater then any stiff skate will hurt more than help you. If you don't have a good, powerful stride the stiffness of the 9k will make your stride that much shorter. When I switched from my trusty (old) 652's to my 9k's I realized how lazy I had gotten with my skating technique. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sds 0 Report post Posted June 28, 2007 IMO it's not so much your body weight as your skating ability. If you are not a good skater then any stiff skate will hurt more than help you. If you don't have a good, powerful stride the stiffness of the 9k will make your stride that much shorter. When I switched from my trusty (old) 652's to my 9k's I realized how lazy I had gotten with my skating technique.It is hard to describe my skating. I'm not a good one because I have only been skating 18 months and I just don't have the muscle memory and repetition necessary to be silky smooth out there. However, I'm told I have a pretty good forward stride technique, crossovers, etc...It seems to me that it is just physics. Either I have the weight and force when I push off or I don't. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hazard14 0 Report post Posted June 28, 2007 ypu could also try on the 7k and see how that feels, its not as top-notch as the 9k, but still a high end and very good skate if it fits right, and alot better than the 5k Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sds 0 Report post Posted June 28, 2007 ypu could also try on the 7k and see how that feels, its not as top-notch as the 9k, but still a high end and very good skate if it fits right, and alot better than the 5kour LHS doesn't stick them because they are so close in price to the 9k's. Do you know if they can be custom ordered? e.g. E-forefoot A-heel.I assume an E width comes with a B heel? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hazard14 0 Report post Posted June 28, 2007 im sure they can do a custom order and fitting Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chk hrd 164 Report post Posted June 28, 2007 IMO it's not so much your body weight as your skating ability. If you are not a good skater then any stiff skate will hurt more than help you. If you don't have a good, powerful stride the stiffness of the 9k will make your stride that much shorter. When I switched from my trusty (old) 652's to my 9k's I realized how lazy I had gotten with my skating technique.It is hard to describe my skating. I'm not a good one because I have only been skating 18 months and I just don't have the muscle memory and repetition necessary to be silky smooth out there. However, I'm told I have a pretty good forward stride technique, crossovers, etc...It seems to me that it is just physics. Either I have the weight and force when I push off or I don't.I've seen some heavyweight guys who can skate because they have terrible technique, stick an extra stiff skate like the 9k on them and they get even less extension with thier legs and less ankle/knee bend and skate worse.If you are pretty confident in your skating strength and have the money go for the 9k's. They are great skates. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DamnLocust 0 Report post Posted June 29, 2007 i might be mistaken, but I believe E widths come with an A heel. This may be a moot point, as RBKS are both wider and deeper boots than the vectors. because of this, the RBKs may turn out to be even sloppier on you than the vectors. The pump is a great feature, but is not meant to make up for an improper fit. the skate should fit properly before inflating the bladder. Otherwise, it's not worth the extra cost. where do the vectors feel "sloppy"? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thorpedo26 0 Report post Posted June 29, 2007 one of my friends whos learning to play bought these today . i think there decent skates id price them more along the lines of $200 not $250 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
