porky45 1 Report post Posted March 20, 2009 Anyone know if they will sell the boots alone?They won't sell the boots alone. They will only sell the skate as a whole. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vishi05 0 Report post Posted March 22, 2009 My wicked 1 boot is going soft in the sole... if they sold these boots I'd be all over it and slap the mag vanguard chassis on them.As it stands I have a pair of one90s I never use for ice that I might put the vanguard on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
porky45 1 Report post Posted March 23, 2009 My wicked 1 boot is going soft in the sole... if they sold these boots I'd be all over it and slap the mag vanguard chassis on them.As it stands I have a pair of one90s I never use for ice that I might put the vanguard on.DO IT!!! I put the Black Wicked 1 chassis on my Supreme 70's. They're light as all hell and look nice! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vishi05 0 Report post Posted March 23, 2009 My wicked 1 boot is going soft in the sole... if they sold these boots I'd be all over it and slap the mag vanguard chassis on them.As it stands I have a pair of one90s I never use for ice that I might put the vanguard on.DO IT!!! I put the Black Wicked 1 chassis on my Supreme 70's. They're light as all hell and look nice!I'm going to take them to ice free skate today to see if I like them, the one time I skated on them they hurt my feet but it was the first time though so... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
porky45 1 Report post Posted March 24, 2009 My wicked 1 boot is going soft in the sole... if they sold these boots I'd be all over it and slap the mag vanguard chassis on them.As it stands I have a pair of one90s I never use for ice that I might put the vanguard on.DO IT!!! I put the Black Wicked 1 chassis on my Supreme 70's. They're light as all hell and look nice!I'm going to take them to ice free skate today to see if I like them, the one time I skated on them they hurt my feet but it was the first time though so...If you haven't bake your 90's yet, then prepare to be punished. I would highly recommend baking your 90's being that they are incredibly stiff. Even if you have to use a hair dryer you can go that route. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vishi05 0 Report post Posted March 24, 2009 My wicked 1 boot is going soft in the sole... if they sold these boots I'd be all over it and slap the mag vanguard chassis on them.As it stands I have a pair of one90s I never use for ice that I might put the vanguard on.DO IT!!! I put the Black Wicked 1 chassis on my Supreme 70's. They're light as all hell and look nice!I'm going to take them to ice free skate today to see if I like them, the one time I skated on them they hurt my feet but it was the first time though so...If you haven't bake your 90's yet, then prepare to be punished. I would highly recommend baking your 90's being that they are incredibly stiff. Even if you have to use a hair dryer you can go that route.I've baked them and they were good in free skate yesterday except for my arches but I got a graf sole insert.The wicked ones have to be the most stiff skate out there, these things felt like pillows compared to them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
porky45 1 Report post Posted March 24, 2009 I've baked them and they were good in free skate yesterday except for my arches but I got a graf sole insert.The wicked ones have to be the most stiff skate out there, these things felt like pillows compared to them.True Story. I've skated on a pair that were heatbaked....felt likemy ankles were grinding against cinderblocks. I thought that it may just be a harsh break in period until i heard people talking about how their skates still felt like that 3 months later when they skate 3-4 times a week.Eek! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vishi05 0 Report post Posted March 24, 2009 True Story. I've skated on a pair that were heatbaked....felt likemy ankles were grinding against cinderblocks. I thought that it may just be a harsh break in period until i heard people talking about how their skates still felt like that 3 months later when they skate 3-4 times a week.Eek!I had a problem with them the at first but I saw a suggestion about wearing panty hose under your socks to prevent blisters. I went with knee highs as the tights were a little too gay for me but after doing that for a week or two I was good to go. I'm rough on skates though for some reason as I tear up every mission boot I use but I've heard the one90s last longer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaveTheWave 0 Report post Posted July 2, 2009 I saw the VSI's and Wicked Light's firsthand and some observations:Chassis graphics aren't of the best quality - look cheap/ easily rubbed offNo brand on the insolesFelt heavier than the previous versions - chassis and bigger wheels probably made this soOutsole isn't graphite weave like before - it's the same stuff as the HE950's - hard plasticOtherwise they look good! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bender 0 Report post Posted July 3, 2009 I saw the VSI's and Wicked Light's firsthand and some observations:Chassis graphics aren't of the best quality - look cheap/ easily rubbed offNo brand on the insolesFelt heavier than the previous versions - chassis and bigger wheels probably made this soOutsole isn't graphite weave like before - it's the same stuff as the HE950's - hard plasticOtherwise they look good!The insoles seem identical to some of the older mission insoles only without graphics (not sure which model).Since the originals had a carbon fibre frame it isn't suprising at all that the newer ones feel heavier.I'm not entirely sure what the HE950 outsole was made of (all I could find out was it was called "sensory 2") the new VSI's have a "nylon mesh" outsole that feels a bit like the glass mesh outsole of the mission soldiers.I guess not as many people would be willing to pay as much now for a skate that came out 8 years ago so they changed a few small things to keep the cost down a little. It's still a nice skate though.PS: One of my mates ordered a pair as soon as I told him about them. He couldn't be happier with them and is now planning on converting his original pair to ice skates :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neo5370 132 Report post Posted July 3, 2009 I have the original wl's and the new version doesn't look like it has the side bumpers for floor burn. Can anyone confirm? Also, I was interested in maybe trying the VSI just to save some bucks. Do they fit the same as the wl's. I never got to try the first gen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
porky45 1 Report post Posted July 6, 2009 I have the original wl's and the new version doesn't look like it has the side bumpers for floor burn. Can anyone confirm? Also, I was interested in maybe trying the VSI just to save some bucks. Do they fit the same as the wl's. I never got to try the first gen.are you talking about the mini shocks? like in this picture? http://www.londonskaters.com/images/reviews/P7300016a.jpg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neo5370 132 Report post Posted July 6, 2009 No, but if you look at the area where the ball of the foot would be; kinda like where the neon "G" would be if they were a graf skate. There's a small plastic "tile" that takes the brunt of floor burn. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ddbowdoin 0 Report post Posted October 27, 2009 I have no idea on mission sizing... I always hear they go by shoe size but I wear a 9 and my brothers old pair are way to tight. I want a pair of those VS, on sale for 119 at hockeyoverstock.comany ideas on the sizing of these? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
#96 0 Report post Posted October 28, 2009 I never had WLs but I'm not positive they ever had a "sidebumper" on them to prevent burn. My VSIs had a feltish piece that held up very well over the 5+ years I actively used them. Held up much better than the plastic bumpers they use now IMO. As far as fit, I'm a 10 foot and my WSIs were 9s and fit very well. All my Missions are actually 9s and I have a wide, almost flat foot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
#96 0 Report post Posted October 28, 2009 I never had WLs but I'm not positive they ever had a "sidebumper" on them to prevent burn. My VSIs had a feltish piece that held up very well over the 5+ years I actively used them. Held up much better than the plastic bumpers they use now IMO. As far as fit, I'm a 10 foot and my WSIs were 9s and fit very well. All my Missions are actually 9s and I have a wide, almost flat foot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimmyTheDriver 36 Report post Posted November 5, 2009 All this talk... did any one ever order them? How are they? I couldent find much info, so...I just placed an order and will post a review soon!-Jimmy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airhockey21 0 Report post Posted November 13, 2009 I bought a pair of WLs in a 10. I wear a shoe size 10. When I tried them on they felt like they fit but it didn't have that snug feel where I can feel my big toe nail scratch the front of the boot. I could wiggle my toes. When I pushed my foot all the way to the front there is a small gap where I can fit my pointing finger between my heel and the back of the boot. You think if I go down a 1/2 size it will give me that snug fit I'm looking for? I'm just concerned that if I stay with the 10 and the boot breaks in that my foot will be loose in the skate. Anyone that has the WLs that can give me their US shoe size and WL size? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimmyTheDriver 36 Report post Posted November 13, 2009 Airhockey21 - I just recieved mine yesterday, which by the way felt amazing last night. High arch which I will have to get used to, but def. the best/fastest skate I have been on in years.Anyway... I am a shoe size 9.5. I ordered the WL's in a 9 and they are the perfect fit. Pretty snug, and with a little breakin, it will be a glove.For what its worth, my old old old Mission MOD 4's were a 8.5. After fully broken in they were super tight, but I fit. I personally feel a half size smaller is perfect for most with Missions (pre 2010 new sizing).-Jimmy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airhockey21 0 Report post Posted November 13, 2009 Thanks Jimmy, I think I will go down to a 9.5. I just want to make sure they fit right before I change out the chassis for some Sprungs. :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimmyTheDriver 36 Report post Posted November 16, 2009 Hey airhockey, just a quick update. I took my skates to a hockey shop and had them baked for 4 minutes. Worked great, and I am 100% sure that a half size down from shoe size was the way to go, atleast for me.-Jim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimmyTheDriver 36 Report post Posted November 18, 2009 If anyone was waiting for a price drop.... $400 to 320. God damn hockey giant cutting prices a week after I order.http://www.hockeygiant.com/miswckdlghtsktsr.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fieldofdreams 0 Report post Posted November 18, 2009 If anyone was waiting for a price drop.... $400 to 320. God damn hockey giant cutting prices a week after I order.http://www.hockeygiant.com/miswckdlghtsktsr.htmlOrder new ones, then when you get them, return them under your original order number. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airhockey21 0 Report post Posted November 18, 2009 I think I can better that by another $20. How about $300 on hockeyoverstock.com? I don't know how long that price will last tho. Do what fieldofdreams suggested but get them at this link:http://www.hockeyoverstock.com/miswckdlghtsktsr.htmlBut wait...didn't you already bake them? Can they still be returned? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airhockey21 0 Report post Posted November 18, 2009 But wait...didn't you already bake them? Can they still be returned?After some thinking you can order from hockeyoverstock and then return those skates from HO back to HG! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
