TheBeatGoesOn 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2008 I know Nike doesn't recommend it but has anyone done it/suggests doing it?I got my first pair of skates and they just feel a little too stiff and not snug enough when I'm skating. Not sure what to do about it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BoDangles 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2008 I baked mine as soon as I bought them. It comes down to your choice if you feel you need to bake them or not, but it won't hurt to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VakarLajos 5 Report post Posted February 26, 2008 You can really bake any pair of skates for the most part. The XXIIs are not made of any thermo-formable material so it is not as crucial. We bake them for customers all the time and there has not been any problems. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shifter 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2008 my source for sports says that the new vapor series cannot be baked? :) they said taht it was something to do with the material lol..complete clowns Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheBeatGoesOn 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2008 Cool. Well if it won't hurt them would you guys suggest baking them to make them feel more secure and snug? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
duch 0 Report post Posted February 27, 2008 I've only ever baked one pair of my new skates. I find it much better to break them in themselves very gradually but then that's my personal preference. My Vapor XXII's fit beautiful from day one with no hot spots or pressure points. After about ten outings on the rink they are absolutely perfect now, fit like a pair of slippers. Try them out first. If you have some pain then bake them, otherwise just let them wear in on their own, you'll be glad later you did. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
liroadrunners 0 Report post Posted February 27, 2008 i baked mine about 3 weeks ago. skates holding up fine no problems. i'd go for it if they're bothering you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
supa 3 Report post Posted February 27, 2008 the store I bought mine from baked them. This was in sept and they are still in one piece. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mickz 107 Report post Posted February 27, 2008 I had my NBH Vapor XXII baked as well. They're just under a month old being used around twice a week so far... other than still feeling a bit narrow they're decent skates. Not really feeling like I got my moneys worth yet @ $300 though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheBeatGoesOn 0 Report post Posted February 27, 2008 I had my NBH Vapor XXII baked as well. They're just under a month old being used around twice a week so far... other than still feeling a bit narrow they're decent skates. Not really feeling like I got my moneys worth yet @ $300 though.You payed $300? =/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YouTuuk 0 Report post Posted February 27, 2008 What? You payed $300 for a pair of NBH XXII? those are usually going for $179, you must mean you bought the NBH XXV's for $300 they usually are promoted at $300 - but prolly can pick them up for their old price of $269.....if you can "talk a good game" at the LHS....Also the original poster wanted the skate to feel "secure and snug" - Well baking a skate will only make it more loose, baking a skate will never make it more secure and snug - because the material warms and loosens and stretches - baking never will make a skate material shrink. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCott 0 Report post Posted February 27, 2008 I had my NBH Vapor XXII baked as well. They're just under a month old being used around twice a week so far... other than still feeling a bit narrow they're decent skates. Not really feeling like I got my moneys worth yet @ $300 though.You payed $300? =/What? You payed $300 for a pair of NBH XXII? those are usually going for $179, you must mean you bought the NBH XXV's for $300 they usually are promoted at $300 - but prolly can pick them up for their old price of $269.....if you can "talk a good game" at the LHS....Also the original poster wanted the skate to feel "secure and snug" - Well baking a skate will only make it more loose, baking a skate will never make it more secure and snug - because the material warms and loosens and stretches - baking never will make a skate material shrink.he's in Canada Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mickz 107 Report post Posted February 27, 2008 Mind you guys I'm in Canada. I was tempted to order them online for $179 off Hockey Giant but once you factor in the time and gas money it takes to drive down to the USA to pick them up as well as paying taxes and duties I wasn't really saving that much.I'm supporting my LHS this way too. Anyways, back to the skates. Anybody hate the little plastic insert in the tongue like I do? Is that to prevent lace bite or to protect your foot from pucks? I'm starting to get lace bite problems that I never had on my old pair of Mission Skates. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheBeatGoesOn 0 Report post Posted February 27, 2008 Also the original poster wanted the skate to feel "secure and snug" - Well baking a skate will only make it more loose, baking a skate will never make it more secure and snug - because the material warms and loosens and stretches - baking never will make a skate material shrink.The man at the hockey shop/ice rink seemed to be knowledgeable and he said baking them is to make them form to your foot better. So what is the intended purpose of baking then? Is it to break them in or to make them form to your foot better? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
supa 3 Report post Posted February 27, 2008 Mind you guys I'm in Canada. I was tempted to order them online for $179 off Hockey Giant but once you factor in the time and gas money it takes to drive down to the USA to pick them up as well as paying taxes and duties I wasn't really saving that much.I'm supporting my LHS this way too. Anyways, back to the skates. Anybody hate the little plastic insert in the tongue like I do? Is that to prevent lace bite or to protect your foot from pucks? I'm starting to get lace bite problems that I never had on my old pair of Mission Skates.apparently everybody is from america..only problem I have had with these skates was the laces. I was getting some bite but then I broke one of them, changed them both and that solved the problem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YouTuuk 0 Report post Posted February 27, 2008 Yea that was my bad in saying that baking will make skates more loose - I just did not have the proper wording....I just did want you to think that the skates will shrink to your foot size magically. Now normally baking makes the material soft and subtle and when you put your foot in the skate will mold around your foot and ankle in a nice manner. I guess what I was trying to say that if the skate is already too big, then no amount of "baking" will make it fit better....because in your original post you said, "...they just feel a little too stiff and not snug enough when I'm skating.." So I took not "snug enough" too mean, maybe a little big....my bad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mickz 107 Report post Posted February 27, 2008 Baking your skates will just aid the break in process. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YouTuuk 0 Report post Posted February 27, 2008 remeber dude, that skates like the One90's and future One95's and CCM U+ are skates the are FULLY thermoformable, meaning the whole skate is able to be baked and molded to your whole foot. 'Old school' thermoformalbe skates that is pre-2008 usually just has that material on the ankles and such. The skate you talk about XXII's are not thermoformable at all. So really baking them just loosens them a bit and maybe will form to a small degree. I am not even sure they are made of leather....back in 'old, old school' skates where made of leather, and after enough skating the blood, sweat, tears and heat of your foot made them real comfortable. Especially the Daost 501 made from Kangaroo leather in the 1980's....thats what I hear. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheBeatGoesOn 0 Report post Posted February 27, 2008 Alright. Thanks for explaining that. So maybe spending $25 to bake them isn't worth it? I should just try to break them in naturally and hope they become a little more comfortable? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VakarLajos 5 Report post Posted February 27, 2008 I would just skate in them. They're not a terribly stiff boot. It shouldn't take too long to break them in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shifter 0 Report post Posted February 27, 2008 dont like them..? Grafs! fit is the best! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
supa 3 Report post Posted February 27, 2008 holy left field batman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
