APX vs. X60

[Tondog 12]

Anyone installed the yellow Superfeet in them yet and if so, did it affect fit in any way?

[skyscrape 5]

That can't be true because I wore vapor 8, XX, XXX, XXXX, with no volume/tongue pressure issues.

There seems to be more volume in my APX than any other vapor I have tried on.

[MyBoxersSayJoe 133]

Can't comment on fit because I went custom with APX's. Heaven!

Noticeably lighter. Much, much, much nicer lining, I could probably play without socks if I wanted to.

I'm fine with the stiffness of both the APX and x60. I like the tongue on the APX more. It's not as bulky, flexes much better. I can actually tuck it under my shinguard. I give my x60 LE's the nod in the looks department, but the APX's are growing on me.

[milezone 0]

I'm just about to start playing ice and I was looking at the X:60. It is still a high end skate at a reasonable price.

For starting out I don't see the point in spending all that money on the APX?

Any thoughts?

Oh I am wearing Bauer inline RX:60's so I figure the fit/feel will be the same. I am finding the Bauer's to be A LOT stiffer as I have always only warn mission. But recently decided to make the jump so I get use to the bauer skate fit.

I get a tiny bit of ankle soreness after a game in my RX:60's but nothing to write home about, My ankle will adjust in time.

[Tondog 12]

Can't comment on fit because I went custom with APX's. Heaven!

Noticeably lighter. Much, much, much nicer lining, I could probably play without socks if I wanted to.

I'm fine with the stiffness of both the APX and x60. I like the tongue on the APX more. It's not as bulky, flexes much better. I can actually tuck it under my shinguard. I give my x60 LE's the nod in the looks department, but the APX's are growing on me.

Since you chose a custom boot, which liner did you end up with?

[MyBoxersSayJoe 133]

Stuck with the standard/stock liner. I never liked the X60's liner. Just a weird, rubbery, abrasive texture, in my opinion.

I kept just about all the standard options, just went with custom boot sizes.

[DarkStar50 679]

We also did some tweaking in the toe box for Joe's skates. Otherwise, there was no need to create a Frankenstein skate.

[milezone 0]

anyone?

[MyBoxersSayJoe 133]

We also did some tweaking in the toe box for Joe's skates. Otherwise, there was no need to create a Frankenstein skate.

Haha, I was going to mention that, but I lumped it in with custom boot. I went 1/8" wider on the right toe box, for those wondering. Felt like my toes were touching a little more on the right foot than the left when trying on standard sizes.

For starting out I don't see the point in spending all that money on the APX?

Any thoughts?

If you feel you're used to a more flexible boot, perhaps find leftover X40's and save some more money. Start cheaper and work your way up once you figure out your likes and dislikes with a particular skate. The only reason I bought the X60 LE's over the X40's was because I wanted the black boot. Lame, I know, but I don't like flashy graphics on my equipment. I took my likes and dislikes of the X60s and decided to move to APX's as a result. I hope this helps give some perspective.

[milezone 0]

Haha, I was going to mention that, but I lumped it in with custom boot. I went 1/8" wider on the right toe box, for those wondering. Felt like my toes were touching a little more on the right foot than the left when trying on standard sizes.

If you feel you're used to a more flexible boot, perhaps find leftover X40's and save some more money. Start cheaper and work your way up once you figure out your likes and dislikes with a particular skate. The only reason I bought the X60 LE's over the X40's was because I wanted the black boot. Lame, I know, but I don't like flashy graphics on my equipment. I took my likes and dislikes of the X60s and decided to move to APX's as a result. I hope this helps give some perspective.

The X60's come with a black boot?? Hmm... I would much prefer these.

[JSK81 400]

The X60's come with a black boot?? Hmm... I would much prefer these.

The X60 limited edition has/had a black boot.

X60 LE link

[milezone 0]

The X60 limited edition has/had a black boot.

X60 LE link

Know anywhere that still have these and would ship to Australia?

I'm a 7EE in RX60's I don't see me being any different in ice skates do you?

[JSK81 400]

Know anywhere that still have these and would ship to Australia?

I'm a 7EE in RX60's I don't see me being any different in ice skates do you?

They're pretty hard to find since they've been discontinued. Ebay might be your best bet.

[Tondog 12]

Stuck with the standard/stock liner. I never liked the X60's liner. Just a weird, rubbery, abrasive texture, in my opinion.

I kept just about all the standard options, just went with custom boot sizes.

I was also under the impression that Bauer wouldn't be doing any "customs" until fall? Did that timeline get bumped up?

[MyBoxersSayJoe 133]

Know anywhere that still have these and would ship to Australia?

I'm a 7EE in RX60's I don't see me being any different in ice skates do you?

My X60 LE's are 7EE, I think my friend's taking them, though.

I was also under the impression that Bauer wouldn't be doing any "customs" until fall? Did that timeline get bumped up?

We put my order in Mid-May. They didn't start processing customs until June 1st. Got the skates at the end of June. Not sure what kind of lead-time there would be for it, can only speak of my experience.

[JR Boucicaut 3797]

I was also under the impression that Bauer wouldn't be doing any "customs" until fall? Did that timeline get bumped up?

No, every year they have a factory shutdown. They will be back up in August.

[icewalker_bg 126]

Could anybody tell me what would be a good felt tongue replacement for the apx, and i could get tongues? I just got them and the tongue is digging throught the interior ankle bones, which are slightly more forward than normal. The only replacement i found locally here in montreal is a pair of ccm felt tongues, i really wanted grafs but most pro shop refused to deal with graf for ordering because of some shipment issues with them.

EDIT found a great bauer felt tongue locally, if anybody is interested in the apx tongues pm me