SydNap 25 Report post Posted January 3, 2014 I'll try to snap a comparison pic tonight when I get home... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SydNap 25 Report post Posted January 4, 2014 Flip, no wonder I like these VHs. They are almost identical to my G35s from a side view. Here are two pics, one where the VH is behind the G35, then both back to back. Get on my VHs tonight for my first game in them...excited. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flip12 699 Report post Posted January 4, 2014 Flip, no wonder I like these VHs. They are almost identical to my G35s from a side view. Here are two pics, one where the VH is behind the G35, then both back to back. Get on my VHs tonight for my first game in them...excited.SydNap, thanks for those views. That answers some questions I've had for a while. Plus, I love the back to back shot, which shows the more aggressive heel angle of the VH. That was one thing I loved about my 705's, so this is good news Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DigiV 6 Report post Posted January 9, 2014 Drumroll......Finally showed up! Baked and done. Fantastic fit, fantastic product, I'm more than happy with this purchase! I'll snap more pics later I gotta get back to work lol! These have to be the sickest looking skates i've seen since the mega air 90s. Why must the Makos be so ugly? VH knocked it out of the park with the look. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flip12 699 Report post Posted January 9, 2014 These have to be the sickest looking skates i've seen since the mega air 90s. Why must the Makos be so ugly? VH knocked it out of the park with the look.I agree. They remind me of the Air 90's (as did the MLX) and old Graf with their embossed decals on simple black boots. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JSK81 400 Report post Posted January 9, 2014 In my opinion it's the VH's that look like crap. Ugly, too big chrome logo and the unfinished appearance just give them a cheap look. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flip12 699 Report post Posted January 9, 2014 To each, his or her own. I like the logo a lot. It makes more sense for speed skating, but the oval also applies pretty well to a hockey. I like the bling, but it's also understated. I don't like the graphics packages used by Bauer and the rest of the industry, but I can see why that's a popular way to go, especially given the aesthetic that will maximize common appeal for the audience. If I understand what you mean by unfinished, they are handmade, so construction details can be a bit more noticeable, as would be expected; though again, that's not for everyone to like or accept. I still think the bling is just the right measure, and makes me think more of Chanel than cheap, whereas Bauer and the rest all look silly and intentionally unresolved. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GiancarloSFL 15 Report post Posted January 9, 2014 In my opinion it's the VH's that look like crap. Ugly, too big chrome logo and the unfinished appearance just give them a cheap look.I have 2 pairs. In what sense do they look "cheap"? Is it the polished carbon fiber, the clean cut synthetic leather, or the Vh logo? I have had quite a few pairs of skates including CCM CL Easton Mako Bauer Apx Apx2 Nxg and the VH are very very well built. Your making your judgement off of a picture. IMO I'm glad to see skates that are cleaner (more simple) I.e. the VH skates and the Nexus skate lines. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JSK81 400 Report post Posted January 9, 2014 I never said they are poorly made, in fact I have no doubt they are great skates. If I lived in North America I might even consider getting a pair myself.Anyway, IMHO they just don't look good; maybe if the leather strips were thinner they might be more aesthetically pleasing. Actually, they almost have some 1970's sci-fi vibe going on. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SydNap 25 Report post Posted January 9, 2014 I switched from my Graf G35s to my VHs and hardly anyone noticed. I went with an all black "cleaner" look, but I don't think "cheap" of "sci fi" describes they way they look at all.. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IPv6Freely 2082 Report post Posted January 9, 2014 I'll be going with all-black also. Then again, I think the Nexus skates are the best looking skates on the market, if that says anything. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bunnyman666 445 Report post Posted January 9, 2014 I switched from my Graf G35s to my VHs and hardly anyone noticed. I went with an all black "cleaner" look, but I don't think "cheap" of "sci fi" describes they way they look at all..Good looking boot!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Furyan 1 Report post Posted January 10, 2014 I switched from my Graf G35s to my VHs and hardly anyone noticed. I went with an all black "cleaner" look, but I don't think "cheap" of "sci fi" describes they way they look at all..What's happened with leather area around pinky toe?Is it non-stitched peace of leather? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SydNap 25 Report post Posted January 10, 2014 Yeah, it was either due to my request for the Graf holder or maybe I was overzealous with baking but the glue there came loose. I didn't notice until after a few skates. I used some loctite glue and just put it back together. It was a 3 minute fix... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DigiV 6 Report post Posted January 13, 2014 Anyone have a list of all the guys in the nhl rocking these? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flip12 699 Report post Posted January 13, 2014 I have a feeling it's going to change more frequently now, with at least one non-Jet wearing them.PanthersKulikovJetsByfuglienLaddScheifeleWheelerStuartClitsomeTroubaRetired/AgentLarionov Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cosmic 178 Report post Posted January 13, 2014 I have a feeling it's going to change more frequently now, with at least one non-Jet wearing them.PanthersKulikovJetsByfuglienLaddScheifeleWheelerStuartClitsomeTroubaRetired/AgentLarionovIgor Larionov is an agent for VH Footwear? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flip12 699 Report post Posted January 13, 2014 No, sorry, he's a player agent. I don't know of a full list of whom he represents, but I've seen him cited as the agent for Yakupov and Galchenyuk. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Furyan 1 Report post Posted January 15, 2014 Guys How long it usually takes to reach parcel from Winnipeg to Pittsburgh?I'm waiting for around 2 weeks... -( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SydNap 25 Report post Posted January 15, 2014 To VT took maybe a week. Maybe the post office hates Crosby too? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GiancarloSFL 15 Report post Posted January 15, 2014 (edited) Guys How long it usually takes to reach parcel from Winnipeg to Pittsburgh?The holidays and snow storms have delayed everything. I have been waiting for a pair of gloves for over 2 weeks coming from Canada. Edited January 15, 2014 by GiancarloSFL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
salibandy 21 Report post Posted January 15, 2014 My pair of skates took two weeks to be delivered from Canada to Portland. Worry not mate, I'm sure everything is fine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HFLX 0 Report post Posted January 15, 2014 Justreceived mine and ordered them on December 27th. About 3 weeks with shipping. I'll post pics later ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iceman8310 103 Report post Posted January 16, 2014 Justreceived mine and ordered them on December 27th. About 3 weeks with shipping. I'll post pics later !happy with purchase? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HFLX 0 Report post Posted January 18, 2014 Extremely happy. Feels unbelievable. Very stiff but with a great forward flex. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
