Reebok Titanium/Platinum skates

[RadioGaGa 162]

I was at a Source for Sports the other day. They had Reebok 11k and I think one other model in the "K" series...6. maybe? Can't remember. They also had 2 pairs labelled "Titanium" and "Platinum". I figure these are SMU for Source, but what would they be in the regular "K". The Titanium looked an awful lot like the 11k but at almost $300 cheaper I had to wonder what level of skate they actually are.

[elpresidente99 1]

Year i think they have protective gear also called platinum and so on. I don't what know this mean,i've never heard of such a product line ever. SO thats interesting.

I checked it now and noticed they have weird names with al brands (Bauter matrix skates) never never heard.

[Chadd 916]

Usually with their SMUs, you can go by pricing. Compare the price to the rest of the line and it will usually be priced right around the regular model lines with the same quality of components and construction.

[elpresidente99 1]

What does SMU mean??? I hope it's not a silly question.

[Seven6 0]

Special Make-Up

[willharris7 4]

I dont know if this is what it means but I have the reebok 8k's and the skate is made up of titanium fibers. i dont think it has any relation though

[caldakid 0]

http://www.thehockeyshop.com/player/skates/senior/reebok-platinum-senior-skates.html

http://www.thehockeyshop.com/player/skates/senior/reebok-titanium-senior-skates.html

http://www.thehockeyshop.com/player/skates/senior/reebok-silver-pump-senior-skates.html

[sharks25 9]

8k, 7k, 6k.

[RadioGaGa 162]

8k, 7k, 6k.

That's what I figured based on the prices I saw....but I've seen 11k and 6k side by side. The heel cap/tendon guard look very different. The Titanium and the 11k looked the same, and the markings (which I can't remember right now) on the liner were the same and the interior colour was all the same. Usually those are much different when you compare lower end skates to high end.

Meh, Either way...I think that answers my question.

[Seven6 0]

Buying groups will usually negotiate some upgraded features or cosmetics to further differentiate from the equivalent in-line product as well as add perceived value. Vendors are sometimes more receptive to this than deeper discounts on in-line products.