So, I've been given an option

[Chappie 0]

I've been offered a size 7 pair of Vapor XV's. they are going to cost me like 60 bucks, that is, obviously, if they are the right fit. (never really tried to fit into a vapor before)

My questions are: A. is this a good skate, I guess from a durability stand point, or am I better off just getting a newer skate and just dealing out the cash? and B. obviously it's a different radius, different holder, different pitch, I understand that, but are these skates particularly narrow, or are they a fairly standard width?

[interpathway 9]

A. Depends on who you are. 240 pound former professional who would burn through these skates? 45 year old recreational player? First tike skater? I'd recommend these skates for a recreational player who will not be too hard on skates.

B. Vapor series run a bit narrower than other lines. In NBH reference...Vapors, Supremes, Flexlites from narrow to wide.

The best advice I can give to you though would be to try them on before purchase, if that is at all possible.

[Chappie 0]

Oh yes it is, and I'm going to tomorrow actually. I'm 5'8/9 180, and it would be like 4 to 5 times a week + open hockey, until next seasons mens leagues start.

[jrhky36 1]

went from supremes(5000) to the xxv and did not have any fit issuses width wise. both are ds.