Protective Skate (D-man)

[jcsynergy 0]

I'm currently in Kor Shift1. As noted in other threads these are protective skates. Since I have a need to get up in the morning going to work without a limp and the demise of KOR, what other current skates offer the same protection? Reason I ask is that I took a shot that has cracked the boot. While the repair (epoxy) is holding well, If the time does come where I have to pick up skates quickly, I'd like an idea what to be chasing from the protective perspective.

[xstartxtodayx 343]

I've always heard Grafs are more protective than most but I'm sure it all depends on the specific model (but I'm no expert and not up on all the current trends). I know the 705's I have (for the past 7-8 years) are really protective, they have an outer rubberized layer over the stitching and have protected my feet pretty well from shots when I used to play college hockey. They're not the lightest things around but that's the trade-off.

[cptjeff 0]

Easton is quite protective. The Shell of their boots are one piece composite material from the SE10 up, it offers quite a lot of protection. SE10 is a Glass fiber, S11 is carbon/glass, and S15 is texallium/carbon, and SE16 is Carbon. The SE16 White is looking like it's going to the texallium as well.

[Jordan 13]

Bauer One95...there was a video on here on one of threads, bullet proof.

[TBLfan 25]

Then I must have been shot by a bullet on the inside of my left foot, a week later and it still hurts.

[firestud17 0]

This video leads me to think that the Easton's aren't as protective as everybody thinks they are.

Was this video a fair comparison?

[mgoblue 0]

A lot of people cry "fake" on that video, as the puck appears to be traveling faster in the Easton test (the puck appears on the one95 screen first, but both pucks hit at the same time).

There also appears to be inconsistencies in the lacing arrangement in the real-time video and the slow-motion playback.

[phunky_monkey 6]

Don't get Graf 727's if you're after protection. I'm just waiting for the day I cop a shot to the forefoot area...

[jcsynergy 0]

Thanks for the prompt comments. My prior skates were Graf 704s, while nice skates, seemed I felt near misses let alone getting hit after a while. I've held one90s, they just don't seems as protective as materials seemed thin, but I'm sure high performance. Having not worn, I may be wrong. Taken a good numbers of foot shots the past 13 months that I know would have stung. I know I can do angle guards like some of the pros, looking for boot protection...and trying to decide if i should pick up another pair of KOR before they are gone for good (10d)

[BMcDonald19 0]

i have blocked alot of shots off my one95s, they are awesome.

[VakarLajos 5]

The One95s are the strongest on the market right now IMO. With that said, a guy on my team has two bruised ankles from shots while wearing One95s. Like any piece of equipment skates will protect you, but not completely prevent injury.

[cptjeff 0]

A lot of people cry "fake" on that video, as the puck appears to be traveling faster in the Easton test (the puck appears on the one95 screen first, but both pucks hit at the same time).

There also appears to be inconsistencies in the lacing arrangement in the real-time video and the slow-motion playback.

It could also be the pro one 95 versus the retail s15. There are a lot of things that could be done to fool around with that video.

[Datsyukrulez13 0]

all i know is that Reeboks arent, i took a shot of my 5k and it completly bruised my ankle. i would say and of the Nike/Bauer skates,

[duch 0]

From personal experience I have to give a vote for the Easton composite skates. I've taken plenty of shots off several makes of skates but the Eastons by far have proven the most protective. Most of the newer brands offer plenty of protection around the ankle area and top of the foot but I've taken some real stringers off the forefoot areas on my old RBK 8K's and Vapor XXII's. Recently toke one also off my new Graf 735's. ( I tend to block shots a lot) My Easton 1300C's have proven to be the best all around. I've taken very hard shots off my ankles and forefoot areas and even though I feel them their not nearly as painful as in some of the other brands I've had. My foot doesn't go numb and sting like they did in my other skates. (I hate that feeling like you have a bees nest inside your boot. ) Although I love my new Grafs I'd still lean towards my Eastons when it comes to having a skate for a protective point of view. My guess is the new Bauer line of skates (One/90/95's ,70/75's) would also offer great protection being made from similar composite materials.

[jcsynergy 0]

Ok ... so what I get out of this is to stick with the composite outsole (Eastons and one90/95)...makes sense. Thanks! Hopefully the Kors hang in there for a few more years.

[duch 0]

It did the job it was supposed to do which is protect your foot from serious injury. The fact the composite outsole cracked is testimoney to the amount of energy it absorbed. That energy release could have translated into a broken foot with some other make of boot, so count yourself a lucky man. I stand by my opinion about composite boot design. The boot will not crack every time it takes a shot. My 1300's have lasted almost two years now and i've taken multiple shots off of them on the forefoot, ankle and tendon. I believe the composite design to be very protective , IMHO.

[Chadd 916]

I would avoid Easton skates if you're looking for protection, I've seen far too many of them that are falling apart after way too early in their life.

[cptjeff 0]

I would avoid Easton skates if you're looking for protection, I've seen far too many of them that are falling apart after way too early in their life.

I have a pair, and yes, they're falling apart somewhat, but it does not affect the protection in any way.

And there's a glue called E 6000 that works great holding them together.

[DEATHTRON 19]

My 1300C's and 1500's were ridiculous when it came to protection....It was unreal, taking a shot off those babies was nothing. Im in one95's right now and did not notice the same level of protection (though I will say they are down to a level 1 stiffness).

Zach

[Chadd 916]

I would avoid Easton skates if you're looking for protection, I've seen far too many of them that are falling apart after way too early in their life.

I have a pair, and yes, they're falling apart somewhat, but it does not affect the protection in any way.

And there's a glue called E 6000 that works great holding them together.

I'll tell the guy whose foot I broke last month that his skates are still good and protective. I'm sure he'll be glad to hear that.

[VakarLajos 5]

I would avoid Easton skates if you're looking for protection, I've seen far too many of them that are falling apart after way too early in their life.

I have a pair, and yes, they're falling apart somewhat, but it does not affect the protection in any way.

And there's a glue called E 6000 that works great holding them together.

I'll tell the guy whose foot I broke last month that his skates are still good and protective. I'm sure he'll be glad to hear that.

what part of the skate did he take it off?

[cptjeff 0]

And how was the skate breaking? If the composite was damaged, I can see that. But the only real issues I've seen with my skates and a lot of eastons is the exterior fabric parts are coming unglued from the composite shell- Which in no way compromises the integrity and protectiveness of the composite shell itself, which is providing the protection. If left unchecked the skate will fall apart and it'll be useless, but at that point you're probably not able to skate in the thing.

[duch 0]

Please don't misunderstand my comments. I do not indorse everyone go out and buy Easton composite skates. I am merely stating what I have experienced and what has worked for me from a protection point of view. I fully understand there are durability issues with Eastons as well as a lot of the other of the newer high performance skates. Please note the fact I am currently in Graf 735's therefore I myself, have addressed the durability issue regarding my own skates. The Easton 1300's I use have held up admirably for almost two years but are beginning to show signs of wear, however the composite still offers great protection and are especially superior protection at the forefoot area as compared to the Grafs. I currently only use my 1300's for pickup or messing about but I could still easily use them in my league play if I wished. I am not trying to offend the loyal patrons of any other brand of skate but simply stating a personal opinion.

[SolarWind 23]

I had 1500C & S15 for a while and so am very familiar with composite boots - in my personal experience One95 is more protective simply becasue it protects more areas

case to point - an area where the composite boot ends & leather starts (which is quite low in relation to the overall foot height btw) - not sure how this little round bone sticking from the inside of my foot is called but it happened to be right above the composite just under the eyelets level in Easton skates, and I got hit in there once - oh my God how painful it was - I had to sit the game out...

In One95 on the other hand that place is covered by hard substance & so no issues what so ever.

thick plastic toe on bauers is also more ptorective then thin rubber covered composite on eastons (quite a few cases when it exploded from a hit)

other then that 1500c is more protective then S15 where the composite+padding seems to be thinner or something

so my personal rating (in descending order) would be

One95

XXXX / 1500C

S15

[duch 0]

It's great to see you are very happy with the protective qualities your One/95's have to offer. I also appreciate and respect your opinion.