IW Team - Chase 184 Report post Posted December 21, 2012 As a heads up, Easton did say they were going to selectively limit who's going to be carrying these. Granted, they said that awhile ago when I saw them but I'll keep my fingers crossed for you guys nonetheless.PS: Just as excited to try these as the rest of you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krev 86 Report post Posted December 21, 2012 Well I'm either buying them there or from you guys, sooooooo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shooter27 122 Report post Posted December 22, 2012 From the looks of the shape of the back the skates seems to have a fairly pronounced heel shape. Is this real or is it just optical due to the forward cant of the skates? I have a very straight heel shape, even the Vapor is too pronounced to lock my heel down, but I'm really hoping to be able to wear these as the concept behind them seems to be exactly what I've been wanting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jdh4 1 Report post Posted December 22, 2012 Signature feature of the MLX design. Provides superior heel lock compared to typical boot construction. I wear MLX and it is by get theist comfortable and responsive skate I have owned. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmy 194 Report post Posted December 22, 2012 What I really like in addition to the fit is the new holder, 2mm higher and steel with almost a 3 degree forward pitch. I think it's going be a great perfoming setup. Simply change the stock 9' radius to what works well for you and you got a winning lower. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shooter27 122 Report post Posted December 22, 2012 (edited) Signature feature of the MLX design. Provides superior heel lock compared to typical boot construction. I wear MLX and it is by get theist comfortable and responsive skate I have owned.I understand that, I'm just wondering if it is going to work for the shape of my heel or if mine is too straight to fully settle in the heel pocket. For instance, we all know the totalone fits wider than the vapor, but the heel of the totalone is straighter and the heel of the vapor is a little more pronounced, as a result, when I put my foot in each skate the heel of the vapor feels wider to me (even though it really isnt) because my heel doesn't settle properly in the pocket. I'm hoping I won't have the same issue with the mako because I would really like to try the skate. Edited December 22, 2012 by shooter27 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3816 Report post Posted December 22, 2012 Yeah, I can't see you getting around that. CCM sounds better for you in that regard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
minoza 0 Report post Posted December 22, 2012 (edited) sorry! double post Edited December 22, 2012 by minoza Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shoeshine boy 250 Report post Posted December 22, 2012 wouldn't the moldability help with that or is it just not enough? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3816 Report post Posted December 22, 2012 wouldn't the moldability help with that or is it just not enough?No.There just are certain things that can't be changed. That's one of them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shooter27 122 Report post Posted December 22, 2012 Yeah, I can't see you getting around that. CCM sounds better for you in that regard.Damn. Oh well, guess that means I don't need to wait for these to come out then. As for CCM, they don't fit me well at all in the forefoot and the depth. It seems like the only options I have that fit me right are the TotalOne (since its available in a C to fit my narrow forefoot) or the 705/g5. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3816 Report post Posted December 22, 2012 Do note that TotalONE C is a true-to-last D.It's not exactly narrow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nisselrm 22 Report post Posted December 22, 2012 Have you ever tried a 709? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shooter27 122 Report post Posted December 23, 2012 Do note that TotalONE C is a true-to-last D. It's not exactly narrow. Fair point, but it's more narrow than the TotalONE D width. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3816 Report post Posted December 23, 2012 Yes. Just want to drive that point across globally. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BureKovy 20 Report post Posted January 1, 2013 I got a custom pair of wide skates from MLX, fixed all the problems and they fit like a glove. Best pair of skates I've ever owned. Glad Easton has picked up the technology and has hopefully moved it to a new level. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GiancarloSFL 15 Report post Posted January 5, 2013 How did you get them custom? And anyone know if easton will do custom Mako skates? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3816 Report post Posted January 5, 2013 MLX was making wider versions for people who had bought them and didn't like the fit.Easton doesn't have a custom skate program for retail; the customs that I've seen from them were pushed through pro, or reps who had a way to push them through pro. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GiancarloSFL 15 Report post Posted January 5, 2013 (edited) Hope I fit in the EE Edited January 6, 2013 by GiancarloSFL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted January 6, 2013 Hope I fit in the EEThe D is pretty wide, but I still need an EE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GiancarloSFL 15 Report post Posted January 6, 2013 Chadd you had a chance to try them on? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krev 86 Report post Posted January 6, 2013 Both Chadd and JR tried on the boot: http://www.modsquadhockey.com/forums/index.php?/topic/62277-2013-easton-hockey-catalogue/page-1I'm really surprised that a prototype pair or a pro pair hasn't popped up on eBay yet. Easton's done a really nice job of locking this skate down prior to launch, for once. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted January 6, 2013 Both Chadd and JR tried on the boot: http://www.modsquadhockey.com/forums/index.php?/topic/62277-2013-easton-hockey-catalogue/page-1I'm really surprised that a prototype pair or a pro pair hasn't popped up on eBay yet. Easton's done a really nice job of locking this skate down prior to launch, for once.I would love to have a pair pop up for a Long Term Review. My Kor Shift2s are pretty much shot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3816 Report post Posted January 7, 2013 Both Chadd and JR tried on the boot: http://www.modsquadhockey.com/forums/index.php?/topic/62277-2013-easton-hockey-catalogue/page-1I'm really surprised that a prototype pair or a pro pair hasn't popped up on eBay yet. Easton's done a really nice job of locking this skate down prior to launch, for once.Look in the Winterfest pics; you'll see someone wearing them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krev 86 Report post Posted January 7, 2013 Look in the Winterfest pics; you'll see someone wearing them.I meant for me to purchase and wear, haha. The Everett Silvertips assistant EQ was playing at Lynnwood tonight and had a pair on. So jealous. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
