Totalone MX3 skate C width differences

[flyers10 57]

Talking about the retail model. I know it is an oversized last so the retail C is really a D. What I want to know from users or shop workers that carried them is where in the boot are the differences between the C and the D. Is it entire width, just forefoot, slightly less volume, etc. No Lhs carry so have to special order them in.

[Cavs019 710]

I believe C = D/A, D = E/B. Volume should be the same. I wore them for a bit but the skate still isn't narrow by any means, wound up in a true C width APX 2.

[kingofnooyork 30]

I have MX3 in D width. i had LHS widen left skate slightly after my foot kept getting numb. Fit like a glove now.

[A2rhino 63]

Curious. With the logic of the C=D in retail MX3's. Does that mean that a EE/A Vapor APX2 is a true E/B?

[jonesy9020 77]

No, it's because a retail supreme is a bit wider than a "true" D last. Pro stock skates are all lasted on the same base scale. Vapor retail skates are based on the same scale as pro stocks. So a Retail Vapor EE is a true EE. A retail Supreme EE is probably a "true" EEE (or F? Not sure what comes after EE).

[A2rhino 63]

So why is the MX3 sold as a D when its a True E width? Not being argumentative, simply trying to understand the logic.

[mojo122 538]

Simplifies sizing for the consumer keeping all your skates as a 'D' and 'EE'. It's up to those working retail to know the fit differences across the 3 lines of Bauer skates.

[Neo5370 132]

So why is the MX3 sold as a D when its a True E width? Not being argumentative, simply trying to understand the logic.

Marketing. Instead of offering one skate in multiple widths which would be boring, you get to sell three different lines, one for each basic width. Vapor D, Supreme E, Nexus EE.

[OzziesDad 89]

Sorry to bring a thread back from the dead, but this one deals with my exact questions.

So I went to my LHS today to pick up a new twig. I knew they were having a 20% off sale starting today, and QRL's were already marked down to 200.00.

Long story short, as i was browsing clearance stuff, I noticed a lone skate box with size 10 MX3 skates marked at 200.00. I don't technically need skates right now, as my Tacks (2014) that I bought last year on clearance fit great, and are holding up fairly well with their 3-4 games a week they see. 

I go to try the skates on, and I notice they were "C" width. My Tacks are "D" width, and the only thing I've done is add Powerfoot inserts to eat up a little space in the toe box. The Tacks fit great.

I'm 40 years old, and have never owned a Bauer skate in my life. The C width MX3's actually fit pretty good. Not perfect, but good. Great heel lock. Plenty of depth. The toe box space was more in line with what I wish my Tacks had out of the box. The only issue was they pinched ever so slightly on the outside part of the foot (outer metatarsal??). I wasnt wearing ideal socks (because I had no plans to buy skates). However, it was definitely noticeable that it wasn't a perfect fit, and I would have to think that it would cause disconfort while skating. 

So, to finally get to my point, with these skates technically being a "D" width, even though Bauer sells them as a "C" for that model, is that a part of the skate that after baking, could be punched to relieve that pressure spot? Other than that one spot, I really liked the fit of the skate overall. To get a recent top of the line skate for around 160.00 is a total steal. However, even the best skate deal is a waste if the skates will be ill fitting over time. 

Thanks for your time. Sorry for the long, ramble. Typing this as I sit in my truck outside the shop, and wanted to try and be descript. Thanks! 

[Vet88 674]

That spot is not hard to punch or stretch out, any half decent LHS should be able to do it (or you can do it at home for about $20 worth of parts). For that price, those skates are an absolute steal.

[OzziesDad 89]

2 hours ago, Vet88 said:

That spot is not hard to punch or stretch out, any half decent LHS should be able to do it (or you can do it at home for about $20 worth of parts). For that price, those skates are an absolute steal.

Awesome. Thank you for the input!

[Cavs019 710]

I'd also note that they respond pretty well to baking, so that hot spot might actually disappear and not require additional maintenance.