VH Footwear/TRUE by Scott Van Horne

[mc88 160]

Looks much cleaner! Good to see that they're continuing to tweak the boot design...

I think they should still consider coating their eyelets to prevent rust. Nearly all of the major manufacturers do it, so no need to skimp out.

Edited May 31, 2015 by mc88

[Bitzki 2]

Just ordered a pair yesterday. I was told the toe cap is still carbon fiber with the option of an epoxy coating. I will post pics when they arrive!

[flip12 712]

It looks like it's maybe the same toe cap as in this video (warning, annoying audio). It looks gnarly, so much so that I assumed it was a special boot for extra forefoot protection or something.

[laserrobottime 149]

F*** that's ugly.

[IPv6Freely 2092]

Ah, I remember seeing that video when it aired.

Yea, I do not like that toe AT ALL.

[hollowicked 39]

hope the original toe is still an option

[Bitzki 2]

http://www.docdroid.net/1269v/vh-press-release-new-model-june2015.pdf.html , http://www.docdroid.net/126a3/new-custom-options-size-7-10.pdf.html. Seems a new boot will be available in the fall. Says it is now available for custom order, not sure that means they make them for you now, or you just order and they ship them out in the fall.

Edited June 1, 2015 by Bitzki

[JR Boucicaut 3795]

Do note that the boot shell has not changed.

[Monty22 832]

Looks this will address the rivet issue some have had " The sole of the new boot also includes a proprietary polymer insert that enhances the properties oft he sole, and provides a superior inner surface for receiving blade holder mounting fasteners."

[mc88 160]

Hell yes! Finally some upgrades. Despite the pricing, I'm thinking about getting another pair with some stiffer tongues.

Condensed PDF specs:

• Plastic Toe Cap Overlay -- overlaps the carbon fiber shell for additional protection
• Toe Cap Color Options -- Red, White, Blue, Yellow, Silver, and Green
• Enhanced Sidewall Protection -- adds protection to the sides of the boots, but makes the boot stiffer and 30 grams heavier
• Liner Options -- Tan Clarino or Black Wick Liner
• One-Piece Tendon Guard -- one-piece polymer infused plastic tendon guard
• Tongue Upgrades Options -- enhanced metatarsal guard (for rigidity) and/or custom embroidery option (up to 3 digits)

Edited June 2, 2015 by mc88

[Mimizk 114]

The new toe cap looks nice.

Even if the new boots get enhanced stiffer, I don't think I can cut slap shot by leg with no hesitation.

So I don't demand for boots' stiffer that just protection. VH's boots have already been having enough stiffer for skating.

I expect lightweight rather than more stiffer.

Or if the extra boot stiff reach or get more protection instead of wearing skate fender, it's so great.

[rawkstar 45]

No coated eyelets? I thought that would have been a no brainer after seeing all those rusty eyelet pictures on here. Or is it so minor its not worth listing as an improvement?

[IPv6Freely 2092]

The toe cap would look fine if the side material went down further like on a normal skate.

[Davetronz 109]

No coated eyelets? I thought that would have been a no brainer after seeing all those rusty eyelet pictures on here. Or is it so minor its not worth listing as an improvement?

Maybe it's fair to pose the question again and see if anyone who has got a newer pair of skates is having the rusty eyelet issue.

I have an earlier pair and they aren't rusting - maybe it was something to do with the batch of eyelets or perhaps the supplier has since been changed.

[Monty22 832]

I've had mine since October with no eyelet issues.

[laserrobottime 149]

No rust here, either.

[iceman8310 105]

No rust and no tendon guard issues. skate about 2-3 times a week on them. maybe a 4th here and there.

[laserrobottime 149]

Having seen the new toe cap without the leather covering, I'm now a fan

[flip12 712]

It's growing on me. I'm intrigued especially by the new tendon guard. This is still a bit of an odd area for the current generation speed skate style hockey boots. I was just surprised when I saw these because I had been imagining changes for those areas, while thinking of something just a little bit different.

Is there leather covering the side of the toe cap in the video? Is that why it looks so much more rough? It looks much better in the release pdf.

[laserrobottime 149]

It looks as if the side of the new toe cap has leather covering it in that video

[uclaman 6]

When can we order?

[IPv6Freely 2092]

VH just posted this to their Twitter. Drool.

[Davetronz 109]

I'll be ordering a pair of goalie when the Winter season starts up again. Those are ridiculous!

[mc88 160]

My pair are just about done too (stitching/material coming undone near toe cap), hopefully they've started to implement these upgrades now!

[mxpowder 1]

So what's the feed back from those (if any) that have tried the new tendon guards and toe cap style? Anyone have any different angle pics of the new style player boots?