Custom XXXX Skates w/White Tongues

[MLSman 22]

Those are a work of art. Seriously...amazing looking skates. God I am such a skate/glove whore. I need a Bounty paper towel to wipe the drool off my shirt.

[liroadrunners 0]

on a custom order would you be able to change the colors? red-black.

[JR Boucicaut 3760]

on a custom order would you be able to change the colors? red-black.

No

[Law Goalie 147]

I just can't think of a pro "Nike" brought to the table.

The Flexlite last.

That said, I don't think the peculiarities of one skate (which, after extensive modification, happened to fit my absurd feet decently well) in any way outweighs the negative impact of Nike's business practices on the sport. Just happened to be a short-term plus for me, since I'm still trying to figure out how to get what I want in 709s. :)

DarkStar, the reinforcements are lovely work. Reminds me of custom pads made by a Toronto saddler.

[gagner89 0]

I don't personally know of anyone who fit properly into the Flexlites!

Wow... Those things are like boats!

[Law Goalie 147]

I don't fit into them. They're too narrow, too shallow, and I had to blow the toecap open like a bubble to fit my big toe in.

Best I've skated in so far, however... and lovely light little skates.

Say what you will, but Nike made a few foot shapes happy.

[NWoodhockey17 0]

what would be the advantages to having the clarino lining as opposed to the stock lining in the xxxx's?

[SolarWind 23]

what would be the advantages to having the clarino lining as opposed to the stock lining in the xxxx's?

I though the stock is also clarino, but black so other then the color there shouldn't be any difference correct?

[VakarLajos 5]

Damn, DS. You've got the hooch!

[Ivan 1]

Could anyone tell me if I go 1/2 size up in the uppers for a higher instep, will that also mean the boot will be a bit wider in the ankle area? Have slightly higher instep and ankles on the narrow side. I guess I'm asking b/c I'm not sure I really understand the upper or quarter stuff.

Thanks

[Ivan 1]

Are felt tongues quite thicker than stock tongues?

[NWoodhockey17 0]

Are felt tongues quite thicker than stock tongues?

from my experience with custom nbh felt tongues, they are a bit thicker, but its easy to get used to and kind of conforms to your foot after a little while.

[greatsave31 0]

holy poo those are sweet

[JR Boucicaut 3760]

Are felt tongues quite thicker than stock tongues?

Single about 1/2", double 1"

[Ivan 1]

Are felt tongues quite thicker than stock tongues?

Single about 1/2", double 1"

Thank you, JR.

One more if you don't mind: could the the felt tongues potentially have negative effect on lacing pattern on snug skates or give you less wrap?

[JR Boucicaut 3760]

Of course.

[SolarWind 23]

I have finally realized why there's double stiching on these skates (as well as prostocks) - XXXX is only 3 weeks old & one eyelet is already falling out :(

could have been my falut though - pulling sideways right after baking...

[JR Boucicaut 3760]

Sounds like you shifted it.

[adam14 182]

Those are a work of art. Seriously...amazing looking skates. God I am such a skate/glove whore. I need a Bounty paper towel to wipe the drool off my shirt.

Are you sure that it's drool you need to wipe up?

[ddbowdoin 0]

These custom XXXX feature the white felt tongue, re-inforced eyelets and eyerows, the clarino lining, the Dri-Grip footbed, and the top eyelet was left off the boot.

those look like nice white felt tongues... the tongues on the one95's are felt but they're cheaply thin (kind of disapointing)

[JR Boucicaut 3760]

It's just the Vapor retail tongue in white.

You guys are going to see an absolutely sick pair of ONE95s tonight

[Law Goalie 147]

Exclamation point!

[DEATHTRON 19]

It's just the Vapor retail tongue in white.

You guys are going to see an absolutely sick pair of ONE95s tonight

If they are who keeps going on and on about his pair that he hasnt recieved yet, then ship them to him already! I cant take the bragging all the time from him.

Also, on a more serious note, on customs can you go less stiff than retail? Is that an option, because from what I understand, some things (like leather liner) arent an option.

Zach

[Ivan 1]

Do these white felt tongues have the metatarsel guard in them or are they just the classic supreme style felt tongues?

[Law Goalie 147]

As he said, they're just standard Vapor tongues with cosmetic white felt - so yes, they have the HD foam insert behind the mesh.

It's the easiest thing in the world to add to a tongue...