I tried on Flexlite 4.0 at the LHS today - my input

[stran11 0]

I spent a long time trying on this skate today. My current skates are Vapors XXV and I'm finding them a little too stiff. I have normal width feet, narrow heels, and NO arches, with the inside bone sticking out (always had to have this spot punched out). Shoe size is 9 and 1/2.

Tried on size 7D with Superfeet insoles. Fit was SO comfortable with good heel lock, not too much volume in forefoot, toe caps wider than the vapors. I would say I could start playing in them without baking.

HOWEVER, the lace bite was so bad on both shins! I found the felt tongue (with reenforced plastic) thin and flimsy. I wanted to buy this skate so bad, but the one flaw killed it.

Anyone have similar experience?

[fatwabbit 93]

couldnt you buy the skates and swap out the tongues?

[JR Boucicaut 3810]

No offense...but the skate's fit is the complete opposite of your foot dimensions.

[stran11 0]

None taken, I'm still learning. Like a lot of people say, "if your feet don't hurt at all, maybe the skate is too big to fit properly"?

[$m0k3 0]

Swap the tongue.

[jazz4all 9]

just change the tongue..

[Law Goalie 147]

Uh... changing the tongue won't do anything if the boot doesn't fit.

He could have the whole thing done in solid Maltese Gel and Japanese Clarino and it still wouldn't work.

[Hooah4 12]

Honestly....Vapors fit more narrow high arched feet from what I know. Flexlites= wider thicker flat feet. I know opposites attract but I can see problems with your choice.

[epstud74 24]

If you have a higher arch, chances are that the Vapors will fit you better. The Flexlites seem to be wider at the toes but not really all that deep IMO as far as material around the ankles and quarters

[SUPERMAX 0]

I spent a long time trying on this skate today. My current skates are Vapors XXV and I'm finding them a little too stiff. I have normal width feet, narrow heels, and NO arches, with the inside bone sticking out (always had to have this spot punched out). Shoe size is 9 and 1/2.

Tried on size 7D with Superfeet insoles. Fit was SO comfortable with good heel lock, not too much volume in forefoot, toe caps wider than the vapors. I would say I could start playing in them without baking.

HOWEVER, the lace bite was so bad on both shins! I found the felt tongue (with reenforced plastic) thin and flimsy. I wanted to buy this skate so bad, but the one flaw killed it.

Anyone have similar experience?

stran11 where did you try on this flexlite 4.0 skate ? , I have been looking for these and not been able to find them in Montreal

thanks