Proper Ankle Fit

[fastrxn 0]

Hi everyone!

So, I went to my local hockey shop today, and tested out the Bauer APX and NXG skates. I found that the APX fit my feet better, but there's one small issue. The ankle region seems to be looser on the APX than the NXG. The NXG's hugged my ankles well, and provided a tighter fit there. Before I shell out for this skate, I'm just wondering if the ankle regions are supposed to have a side-to-side movement?

In the past, my skates weren't as stiff, so I was able to tie up the upper laces more than I was supposed to (hence, the made my ankle region very tight). The boot of the APX fit SO perfectly. I'm wondering how much movement my ankles are supposed to have on a perfect fitting skate.

Thank you in advance!!!

[AIREAYE 248]

By 'ankle regions', do you mean the heel, the ankl bones area, or the upper part of the boot?

[fastrxn 0]

By 'ankle regions', do you mean the heel, the ankl bones area, or the upper part of the boot?

Well, I mean the upper part of the boot (top 3 laces region). I get a lot more wobble side to side in the APX than I'm used to. The base of my foot is locked in (from toe to heel).

[AIREAYE 248]

After baking, they should wrap around a bit better. I find that a lot of people have the same problem with Vapor skates.

[fastrxn 0]

After baking, they should wrap around a bit better. I find that a lot of people have the same problem with Vapor skates.

Thanks for your reply. Do you think this ankle movement is a problem? Or it's just the way this skate should fit? I wouldn't say I'm a weak skater, it's just I've never had loose-ankle-fitting skates.

[AIREAYE 248]

It can be if you aren't getting enough support.

[Chadd 916]

A skate with less volume/depth in the ankle area would probably be a better option. I recall a number of people with low volume ankles having blister/rubbing issues with the tongue.

[fastrxn 0]

A skate with less volume/depth in the ankle area would probably be a better option. I recall a number of people with low volume ankles having blister/rubbing issues with the tongue.

Thanks for the tip. From what I'm hearing, it seems the NXG will be the better option.

[DarkStar50 680]

Hi everyone!

So, I went to my local hockey shop today, and tested out the Bauer APX and NXG skates. I found that the APX fit my feet better, but there's one small issue. The ankle region seems to be looser on the APX than the NXG. The NXG's hugged my ankles well, and provided a tighter fit there. Before I shell out for this skate, I'm just wondering if the ankle regions are supposed to have a side-to-side movement?

In the past, my skates weren't as stiff, so I was able to tie up the upper laces more than I was supposed to (hence, the made my ankle region very tight). The boot of the APX fit SO perfectly. I'm wondering how much movement my ankles are supposed to have on a perfect fitting skate.

Thank you in advance!!!

Since now you are asking about how $800 skates should fit, what model skates have you been wearing and for how long?

[fastrxn 0]

Since now you are asking about how $800 skates should fit, what model skates have you been wearing and for how long?

I've been on the Flexlite 4.0's for the past 3-4 years. I've been quite happy with them, but taking some harder shots definitely stings a bit haha. Because they aren't too stiff, sometimes I tighten the top 3 laces too much, and they bend in a lot (maybe that's why I've grown accustomed to the tight ankle region?).

EDIT: Just to add some detail. I wore some lower end supremes when i was a kid, and I've never really spent this much money on stiff skates before.

[SnakeHockey 0]

Flexlite's and APX's are completely difference in terms of width, the flexlites being much wider. You may want to consider Nexus if you're happy in your flexlites

[nisselrm 22]

High volume has always been an issue with vapors from the start. It's a method of shedding weight in the boot. I have had extra ankle padding in my custom vapors since the XX. I recently got a pair of one100s for coaching and found the upper fit my ankle much better than a stock vapor.