My hoof - for the fit gurus...

[B-Nads 0]

I am including a couple pics of my pontoons just to get a better idea of fit options for skates. I need to pic up a new pair for the summer and fall. I have been skating in 7k's for a while, but I have used them sparingly due to poor fit. The RBK's I have are a size 9D - I take 11 shoes. The width in the fore-foot is good, but the ankle is much too large unless I pump them several times (35 or 40), and they are too shallow - when I tie them up they are busting open at the hinge, and they kill the bridges of my feet - great skate, but uncomfortable as hell for me. About the best fit I had prior to this were 8090's, but have fun finding them anywhere now. Here's the glitch - I am a weekend warrior - 1 or 2 free ice sessions a week and one beer league game, but I'm 230lbs with busted ankles. What I need is something that will fit these puppies, stand up to the abuse I'll put into them, and not break the bank acocunt too badly. Any opinions?

[jsmart 0]

now is the time for bargin buys...like most others will tell you; get to a shop and see what fits best in the outgoing model and wait for it to go on sale as the '09 gear rolls in...

good luck!

[aarondevera 0]

It's always a little tough to say just by looking at a picture, but I think you'd fit pretty well in a Graf 735/G35...

[Rustpot 1]

If the 8090 fit you properly, give the Supreme 70 or One*5 series (except the 75) a look. I believe the 70 and 95 have been said to be quite close to the 8090.

I'm in the same boat with the Vector pair I have, except the heel in the Vector is narrower and I can keep heel lock if I lace right. I am miserable in these skates and there has been nothing I've tried on that felt any better. I have pair of new Flexlites on order through my LHS for June delivery. Hopefully they'll be a good solution, but it's just a $20 loss if not. The top model is only $350 as well, so that might be worth a shot to at least try them on.

[VakarLajos 5]

It's always a little tough to say just by looking at a picture, but I think you'd fit pretty well in a Graf 735/G35...

+1

worth a shot either way if you can get to a LHS that carries them

[B-Nads 0]

I have tried on the 735's and they weren't bad - general foot shape was nice, but a tad shallow. There are some in the area, but they are still almost $500 CAD.

I have tried the Flexlite 12's on, and although they fit well in general, the toebox was HUGE and they are fugly - I know, fit is more importatant, but I won't spend that much on something that looks like that.

I'll see if I can track down some 70's to try on.

Thanks guys.

[Jordan 13]

If the 735s were close, but you need a little more depth, I would try a pair of XXXXs on... Also they are generally on sale ahead of the 60's arriving.

If the XXXX's don't have enough depth you should try on a pair of One95s....if you still need more depth go Graf 709s/ G70s

[Rustpot 1]

I have tried the Flexlite 12's on, and although they fit well in general, the toebox was HUGE and they are fugly - I know, fit is more importatant, but I won't spend that much on something that looks like that.

I can see the toebox being too big, it's massive in the XXXX despite the volume being on the small side. I can live with my toes having wiggle room if the heel and quarters lock in though. Have you taken a look at the new Flexlite 4.0 that's coming out? Nowhere near the older 12 and 18 lines in terms of looks.

http://www.hockey1.com/prod_images/detaile...auflexlite4.jpg

[IniNew 53]

I have tried the Flexlite 12's on, and although they fit well in general, the toebox was HUGE and they are fugly - I know, fit is more importatant, but I won't spend that much on something that looks like that.

I can see the toebox being too big, it's massive in the XXXX despite the volume being on the small side. I can live with my toes having wiggle room if the heel and quarters lock in though. Have you taken a look at the new Flexlite 4.0 that's coming out? Nowhere near the older 12 and 18 lines in terms of looks.

http://www.hockey1.com/prod_images/detaile...auflexlite4.jpg

Wow, those are some clean skates. Any idea what the running price on those are going to be?

[B-Nads 0]

Damn - those are pretty sharp, Rust - very interesting. They are on pre-order at Greatskate for $330 USD.

I went to the shops this afternoon - shelves are pretty empty. About the only thing I tried on that had a god fit were a pair of SE10's - they felt pretty good.

[Jordan 13]

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can see the toebox being too big, it's massive in the XXXX despite the volume being on the small side

It is bigger than the toe box on the xxx's; but, hardly massive. I had to have mine stretched, and I could never wear a wider skate like the flexlites.

[Rustpot 1]

I can see the toebox being too big, it's massive in the XXXX despite the volume being on the small side

It is bigger than the toe box on the xxx's; but, hardly massive. I had to have mine stretched, and I could never wear a wider skate like the flexlites.

The width is fine, I could point my toes up without touching the top though. Foe being a lower volume skate, the toe box is very tall.