opinion on xxv and xxxx

[doodman 0]

I've been skating on vapor xxv's. I like tight skates and my toes jam up against the cap (been thinking about getting them stretched a little)

I got a pair of NEW Vapor xxxx at the Ducks team sale this weekend for $25 with no runners. They're PRO! extra padding, stitching, etc, XXXX's on steroids!

Problem is they're a bit big, maybe an extra 1/2 to 3/4 inch in the toe.

So is it worth it? Will my skating be effected badly by the size? are XXXXs so awesome that even a little too big is offset by their amazingness? or should I just sell them?

[porky45 1]

I've been skating on vapor xxv's. I like tight skates and my toes jam up against the cap (been thinking about getting them stretched a little)

I got a pair of NEW Vapor xxxx at the Ducks team sale this weekend for $25 with no runners. They're PRO! extra padding, stitching, etc, XXXX's on steroids!

Problem is they're a bit big, maybe an extra 1/2 to 3/4 inch in the toe.

So is it worth it? Will my skating be effected badly by the size? are XXXXs so awesome that even a little too big is offset by their amazingness? or should I just sell them?

I say sell.... you can have the best skate in the world, but if it doesn't fit you right, then what's the point?

[lampliter87 8]

This isn't in Ice Hockey Equipment because...?

[doodman 0]

Wrong thread?

I didn't view this as an equipment question so much as a how important is fit relative to quality of gear

[start_today 770]

As with any "which piece of equipment should I use" question, it's personal preference. If you feel like you benefit enough from the extra add-ons that your skates being looser are ok, then go with it. But if you've developed a certain fit and feel that you like, why go with anything else? Yeah, they're cheap, and yeah, they're fancy, but in the end it sounds like they don't fit you. You can probably buy some runners and sell the skates and make some money. Put that money you in a fund to buy top of the line skates that fit.

[legiahockey 3]

ive skated in sz 9 bauers before moving down to a better fitting 8. i didnt notice much performance difference If any. i say get some steel and try them out for an hour or two and then you should know if they workfor you or not. sweet pickup either way and you should make some money on em if they dont work

[SolarWind 23]

I like tight skates and my toes jam up against the cap (been thinking about getting them stretched a little)

Problem is they're a bit big, maybe an extra 1/2 to 3/4 inch in the toe.

you didn't specify sizes, so I'm not entirely sure I get what you're saying - are the new skates 1/2" too big meaning there's 1/2" between your toes & the toe cap, or the toes aren't jamed up against the cup because you'd need 1/2" removed to get that feeling?

if it's the further then I'd say skates are no good - sell them

if it's the latter then you're probably ok - if anything your toes will thank you for not jamming them anymore ;)

[Ahriman 1]

yeah even if it is just half an inch thats translates to a vastly different shoe size, considering 1/2 of a shoe size is about 1/5 of an inch....

[doodman 0]

thanks for all the replies guys,

solar, what I meant by 1/2" too large is 1/2" from toe to toecap. I get this by removing the insoles from both skates and then standing in them.

The size of my XXVs is 6.5 and the XXXXs are 8s. But like I said the XXVs are jammed (guess i shoulda bought size 7s-if the XXXXs dont work out im going to have to punch out the toes in the XXVs)

I know its PP. If i have them baked and wear them for an hour or two I'm not sure I'll be able to sell them as 'NEW PRO STOCK SKATES!'

[porky45 1]

thanks for all the replies guys,

solar, what I meant by 1/2" too large is 1/2" from toe to toecap. I get this by removing the insoles from both skates and then standing in them.

The size of my XXVs is 6.5 and the XXXXs are 8s. But like I said the XXVs are jammed (guess i shoulda bought size 7s-if the XXXXs dont work out im going to have to punch out the toes in the XXVs)

I know its PP. If i have them baked and wear them for an hour or two I'm not sure I'll be able to sell them as 'NEW PRO STOCK SKATES!'

Baking your skates won't shirnk them and take away any type of slack in the boot. If anything your ankle will sit back even farther after your break in the padding.

[stickfixchaska 0]

thanks for all the replies guys,

solar, what I meant by 1/2" too large is 1/2" from toe to toecap. I get this by removing the insoles from both skates and then standing in them.

The size of my XXVs is 6.5 and the XXXXs are 8s. But like I said the XXVs are jammed (guess i shoulda bought size 7s-if the XXXXs dont work out im going to have to punch out the toes in the XXVs)

I know its PP. If i have them baked and wear them for an hour or two I'm not sure I'll be able to sell them as 'NEW PRO STOCK SKATES!'

Based on all of the above, I'd say put runners on them and sell them. After baking that 1/2" will get close to 3/4". I'm no skate guru, but that is a lot of extra space.

I don't think you can punch out the toe on the XXV (I could be wrong)...If the is necessary, you may have to get a larger toe box put on them.

[doodman 0]

ok well you all convinced me to sell...am I allowed to put them up for sale here?

[jrhky36 1]

only in the sell section. and seeing that you are new to the board you won't have access to that section until you meet a certian number of posts. only the mods know that number and they will not tell you whatthat number is.

[SolarWind 23]

only in the sell section. and seeing that you are new to the board you won't have access to that section until you meet a certian number of posts. only the mods know that number and they will not tell you whatthat number is.

becase I suspect that # varies per member doesn it?

there was something about 'quality of posts' & penalties for trying to bring the post # up?

[iron Ghost 0]

agreed that you should sell -- fit is more important than anything else.

Ebay would be a good optyion fo a selling place. And definitely put some runners on them 1st -- your ebay price will be significantly higher.

Good luck

[Rocketking 0]

IMO you should NEVER play with skates that are not a fit for your feet.

The game is all about skating and if your not at the top of your ability you can get yourself into deep trouble fast.