MLX Skates Now Available

[puckhoggy 0]

I have noticed the eyelets on my MLX's have been coming off a bit. It seems the inside ring has peeled off and has cut both my tongues when opening up the skate, not to mention my foot as well when I was unaware of the problem at first . I've had to push the protruding metal piece thus far.

[Krev 86]

I haven't had any problems with the eyelets popping out. However, they do seem to love eating through laces...

[fastbrother7 0]

I haven't had any problems with the eyelets popping out. However, they do seem to love eating through laces...

yeah, whats up with that? on mine, the highest inner eyelet on my left boot has razor blades in there

[irishlaxburger2 0]

A couple of the eyelets on the right skate in my old pair seemed "unfinished" on the inside. They would nick up my feet a bit when I put them on. The left skate was fine though. The eyelets were much smoother.

Hopefully they're fine on my new pair. Scheduled to get here Tuesday.

[puckhoggy 0]

The laces of mine have taken a beating for sure. I'm thinking over time the eyelets will be affected in some manner.

FrOm the looks of it, the problematic inner eyelet ring can be taken out without any I'll effect on the larger eyelet.... :S

[Dupes 1]

For the ones that have done the switch to Tuuk holders, did you see a noticeable difference?

[fastbrother7 0]

For the ones that have done the switch to Tuuk holders, did you see a noticeable difference?

I wouldnt know, I had mine shipped without holders and undrilled. I havent used a non-tuuk holder since 1997.

[irishlaxburger2 0]

An update on my experience.

Ordered the size 7. They got here and felt right after baking. I put them on again after that for about 20 minutes and my pinky toe and the side of my foot under it were killing. They just weren't wide enough. Plus it was tough lacing them up with the lack of depth. I wouldn't say I was busting out of them but it was definitely an issue. So I sent them back and asked if I could get a wider, deeper pair.

Rob accommodated my requests perfectly. I sent them tracings and photos of my feet along with measurements and they fashioned a wider shell for me with a bit more material in the side panels to allow for more depth. Judging by what he said, they should fit me perfectly. Waiting on their arrival now.

Skates came today. Finally got the width right. My toes and forefoot no longer feel cramped at all. Extremely comfortable now. They're a tiny bit deeper but not a huge difference there. Still not passing the pencil test with flying colors but at this point I'll just make them work. Headed to get them sharpened and hopefully get on the ice now.

[TheHerminator22 0]

Skates came today. Finally got the width right. My toes and forefoot no longer feel cramped at all. Extremely comfortable now. They're a tiny bit deeper but not a huge difference there. Still not passing the pencil test with flying colors but at this point I'll just make them work. Headed to get them sharpened and hopefully get on the ice now.

Let us know how they feel

[irishlaxburger2 0]

Let us know how they feel

Have skated on them 3 times now. After the first skate I was feeling a bit of pain on the outside of my left foot. Took a heat gun to it and punched it out with my fingers. Zero pain the 2nd and 3rd skates. They feel as advertised - like a running shoe. Very comfortable. I LOVE the tongue. My favorite of any skate.

[TheHerminator22 0]

I was on the MLX website and see that they have the Ducks backup wearing their goalie skates now too. http://www.mlxskates.com/mcelhinney.html Does anybody know when MLX is releasing the goalie skates to the public?

[shoeshine boy 242]

I have a question about sizing. I have a possibility of buying a pair of slightly used MLX skates for much cheaper than retail but I'm nervous about the sizing. in Bauer Vapors I wear anywhere from a 5.5 to 6 depending on model. according to MLX's sizing process I'd be a 5 in the MLX. my question is, are the MLX sizing numbers that far off from "your old skates" sizing?

note: I will not have the opportunity to try these skates on.

[elevation 1]

go with the sizing in mm according to their chart:

5 23.5 - 24.5 cm

6 24.5 - 25.5 cm

I wouldn't go down when on the edge...

[TheHerminator22 0]

http://www.mlxskates.com/sizing.html Here's their sizing chart. I wouldn't stray too far from it

[malcb33 97]

I have a question about sizing. I have a possibility of buying a pair of slightly used MLX skates for much cheaper than retail but I'm nervous about the sizing. in Bauer Vapors I wear anywhere from a 5.5 to 6 depending on model. according to MLX's sizing process I'd be a 5 in the MLX. my question is, are the MLX sizing numbers that far off from "your old skates" sizing?

note: I will not have the opportunity to try these skates on.

I personally found the sizing chart off. The chart suggested a 9 for me which was way to big. I ended up with a size 8 which lengthwise feels ever so slightly longer (maybe by an 1/8 size) than a One95 8.

[TheHerminator22 0]

I personally found the sizing chart off. The chart suggested a 9 for me which was way to big. I ended up with a size 8 which lengthwise feels ever so slightly longer (maybe by an 1/8 size) than a One95 8.

Did you order a 9 first? Did you try to use the insert? I'm interested to hear how that works.

[malcb33 97]

I did try the size 9 with insert, but they were way to big. I like my skates snug and as soon as I put them on I could tell they were to big.

[TheHerminator22 0]

I did try the size 9 with insert, but they were way to big. I like my skates snug and as soon as I put them on I could tell they were to big.

And you don't have a problem with the 8's?

[malcb33 97]

Nope the 8's feel great lengthwise

[TheHerminator22 0]

Hmm thats interesting. I just found this review that talks about the toe cap. Idk if the reviewer used it but they seem to think its a pretty innovative idea.

[TheHerminator22 0]

just on their site today to check about those inserts and saw they are having a sale now. $499 for blemished.

[sikocycles 1]

May grab a pair for that price. Just need to figure out the size.

By there sizing chart it puts me in a 12. Never wore a 12 in any other skates.

I usually wear a 10 or 10.5

[shoeshine boy 242]

interesting since when I do their size chart I end up in a smaller size than my regular skates. wish they had a blemish pair in my size. :(

[danno25nh 3]

May grab a pair for that price. Just need to figure out the size.

By there sizing chart it puts me in a 12. Never wore a 12 in any other skates.

I usually wear a 10 or 10.5

I'd check your measurements. A few people have ended up with the wrong size while others have ended up dead on.

I wear an 8 vapor, my measurement put me right at an 8 MLX. The fit is nearly perfect. I'm using one of the thinnest spacers at the toe of my right boot.

[Buzz_LightBeer 969]

I came from size 8.5 One95's and One100's. Tried 9 in MLX and was too big, size 8 fits perfect