VH Footwear/TRUE by Scott Van Horne

[diddidcl 0]

1 hour ago, gosinger said:

It depends on the t-nut, if you get one with a small enough diameter and shorten the teeth you can always go back.

On my skates I did a T-Nut and bolt with size M4, didn't have to enlage the hole so I could always go back to a copper rivet. 

That's really nice. Can you please share a pic? I wish to see which t-nut you used.

Mine was replaced by a local shop. I think it's a nut from a helmet, not exactly a t-nut.

[dasuchin 20]

I’m really considering getting a pair of Trues. I’ve been through 4 different retail skates and I can’t rid of pain in my arches, I’ve tried different insoles in each skate as well. Any idea if these would solve my issue? I read about people getting pair if they have abnormalities with their feet, but I don’t recall anyone mentioning pain in their arches in retail skates and then moving to Trues. Just trying to get an idea before I drop this much money on some skates. 

[jared9356 39]

I’ve had my pair for just under a year and my biggest complaint is durability. It’s been awful in my experience. Granted I skate almost exclusively as an official and can sometimes be on the ice for up to 10hrs a day, I take really great care of my skates. The eyelets/tendon rivets constantly come loose. The liner has compacted to almost nothing which has ruined the fit and I’ve got large holes where the tongue rubs the liner near the top two eyelets. Overall pretty disappointed that $1000 skates have a bout a years worth of life. I’d go back to Bauer or try CCM but I’m afraid they can’t replicate the zero negative space fit. Anyone had experience with custom 2X Pros? They looked promising in terms of wrap/ eliminating negative space.

[CigarScott 132]

On 9/23/2019 at 12:45 PM, Sniper9 said:

So just realized my trues only have 9 eyelets, obviously because they are made to the size of my feet / strategically placed. 

My as1s and previous Bauer's both had 10.  Because I skip an eyelet on the Trues does that equate to almost two eyelets dropped on the as1s, esp because the as1s were even taller than it's predecessor?

I already noticed even tying my trues all the way to the top I had quite a bit more flexion vs the as1s. 

I had pain in my arches as I needed Nexus due to size of my feet but I have flat feet so I was always in pain. Been good in my Tried after dialing them in.

[Catalyst 0]

Anyone using the “Thin Profile” tongues in the True customs?  Feedback please.....

[Sniper9 530]

3 hours ago, dasuchin said:

I’m really considering getting a pair of Trues. I’ve been through 4 different retail skates and I can’t rid of pain in my arches, I’ve tried different insoles in each skate as well. Any idea if these would solve my issue? I read about people getting pair if they have abnormalities with their feet, but I don’t recall anyone mentioning pain in their arches in retail skates and then moving to Trues. Just trying to get an idea before I drop this much money on some skates. 

. True does make the boot according to your arch height as well. You can always try speedplates too as they conform to your specific arch. I'd try speed plates if ur current skates are fine other than the arches

2 hours ago, CigarScott said:

I had pain in my arches as I needed Nexus due to size of my feet but I have flat feet so I was always in pain. Been good in my Tried after dialing them in.

I think you quoted the wrong post. 

Edited November 22, 2019 by Sniper9

[Hills 712]

1 hour ago, Catalyst said:

Anyone using the “Thin Profile” tongues in the True customs?  Feedback please.....

Is it the newest one? I thought they were called thin pro or something that is why I am asking

[dasuchin 20]

51 minutes ago, Sniper9 said:

. True does make the boot according to your arch height as well. You can always try speedplates too as they conform to your specific arch. I'd try speed plates if ur current skates are fine other than the arches

I think you quoted the wrong post. 

Trying speedplates would be the cheaper option I guess. I'd just hate to spend the money on some Trues and still have arch pain.

3 hours ago, CigarScott said:

I had pain in my arches as I needed Nexus due to size of my feet but I have flat feet so I was always in pain. Been good in my Tried after dialing them in.

What did you do to dial them in?

[215BroadStBullies610 435]

6 hours ago, jared9356 said:

I’ve had my pair for just under a year and my biggest complaint is durability. It’s been awful in my experience. Granted I skate almost exclusively as an official and can sometimes be on the ice for up to 10hrs a day, I take really great care of my skates. The eyelets/tendon rivets constantly come loose. The liner has compacted to almost nothing which has ruined the fit and I’ve got large holes where the tongue rubs the liner near the top two eyelets. Overall pretty disappointed that $1000 skates have a bout a years worth of life. I’d go back to Bauer or try CCM but I’m afraid they can’t replicate the zero negative space fit. Anyone had experience with custom 2X Pros? They looked promising in terms of wrap/ eliminating negative space.

Appreciate the feedback. As a fellow official myself, I've been eyeing up VH/Trues for about 2-3 years now. Another officiating buddy of mine also complained about the durability of the True skates (his pair is the 1st Gen). I've been pushing off the purchase because I don't want "eat" $1K in vain. The incentives are there though (e.g. custom fit, tax write-off). Interested to hear from other officials and their respective experiences.

[Sniper9 530]

3 hours ago, dasuchin said:

Trying speedplates would be the cheaper option I guess. I'd just hate to spend the money on some Trues and still have arch pain.

What did you do to dial them in?

If u get arch pain even in custom skates or speed plates then you need to look further into why you are having arch pain as it's probably biomechanical. You may have to start doing some exercises and fascial release of the arch muscles, and even work hour way up to the calves and shins etc. 

[Sniper9 530]

7 hours ago, jared9356 said:

I’ve had my pair for just under a year and my biggest complaint is durability. It’s been awful in my experience. Granted I skate almost exclusively as an official and can sometimes be on the ice for up to 10hrs a day, I take really great care of my skates. The eyelets/tendon rivets constantly come loose. The liner has compacted to almost nothing which has ruined the fit and I’ve got large holes where the tongue rubs the liner near the top two eyelets. Overall pretty disappointed that $1000 skates have a bout a years worth of life. I’d go back to Bauer or try CCM but I’m afraid they can’t replicate the zero negative space fit. Anyone had experience with custom 2X Pros? They looked promising in terms of wrap/ eliminating negative space.

How many times a week are you on the ice? Did ur previous skates last much longer with the same amount of use?

By eyelets coming loose do you mean them rusting over and need replacing or literally breaking off?

[Sniper9 530]

This is also an excellent time for ppl to get trues. Free upgrades for personalization including blacksteel. And 7 day rush turnaround. 

Even makes me want to get a second pair 😑

Edited November 22, 2019 by Sniper9

[jared9356 39]

1 hour ago, 215BroadStBullies610 said:

Appreciate the feedback. As a fellow official myself, I've been eyeing up VH/Trues for about 2-3 years now. Another officiating buddy of mine also complained about the durability of the True skates (his pair is the 1st Gen). I've been pushing off the purchase because I don't want "eat" $1K in vain. The incentives are there though (e.g. custom fit, tax write-off). Interested to hear from other officials and their respective experiences.

For the first 6 months I absolutely loved them. If I weren’t doing beer league/youth and only working higher levels I probably wouldn’t have the issues just based on mileage. They fit well and are much easier on the feet for a 4 game set than retail. Other complaint is that they retain water like crazy and depending on how much you sweat, you could be standing in a puddle after a game or two.

[jared9356 39]

46 minutes ago, Sniper9 said:

How many times a week are you on the ice? Did ur previous skates last much longer with the same amount of use?

By eyelets coming loose do you mean them rusting over and need replacing or literally breaking off?

As of now it’s my career so I’m on the ice weekly. It’s weekends like last one that hurt (30+ hours on ice between AAA/Junior). But the thing is, I take great care of them. Insoles come out immediately after use and they’re drying directly in front of a fan no later than an hours after each use.

Rusting out. Since the foam has compacted within the last 4/5 months, I’ve had to crank the laces around the instep which has resulted in some of them pulling out.

[Catalyst 0]

That’s the one yes. The NON felt back. https://www.true-hockey.com/true-products/custom-skates/

[JR Boucicaut 3802]

There's only a 226-page thread on TRUE skates...believe your post would best be served there.

[flip12 715]

5 hours ago, jared9356 said:

As of now it’s my career so I’m on the ice weekly. It’s weekends like last one that hurt (30+ hours on ice between AAA/Junior). But the thing is, I take great care of them. Insoles come out immediately after use and they’re drying directly in front of a fan no later than an hours after each use.

Rusting out. Since the foam has compacted within the last 4/5 months, I’ve had to crank the laces around the instep which has resulted in some of them pulling out.

Did you rebake the skates after the foam compressed?

[Giltis 116]

14 hours ago, jared9356 said:

I’ve had my pair for just under a year and my biggest complaint is durability. It’s been awful in my experience. Granted I skate almost exclusively as an official and can sometimes be on the ice for up to 10hrs a day [...]

If I was skating 10 hours a day, I would get 2~3 pairs at a time, and rotate them every 5 hours.

Regular shoes work the same way, two shoes bought one after another wear out much faster than two shoes bought at the same time and swapped every day.

[Sniper9 530]

4 hours ago, Giltis said:

If I was skating 10 hours a day, I would get 2~3 pairs at a time, and rotate them every 5 hours.

Regular shoes work the same way, two shoes bought one after another wear out much faster than two shoes bought at the same time and swapped every day.

This. It has nothing to do with time frame but total hours. I am on the ice 1-2 times a week and about 1.5-2 hrs a session and my skates show no real issues after a year.  Just surface scratches and scuffs and just some minor surface rust on some of the rivet prongs. Not even all just the ones more prone to exposure to sweat and water. 

You should rebake them after the foam compacted. I've rebaked my skates three times in the first four mths. The first bake was meh. The last bake really dialed them in bc it took into account the foam being a bit more compact etc.  You shouldn't have to crank on the laces with these skates at all. 

Edited November 22, 2019 by Sniper9

[dasuchin 20]

12 hours ago, Sniper9 said:

If u get arch pain even in custom skates or speed plates then you need to look further into why you are having arch pain as it's probably biomechanical. You may have to start doing some exercises and fascial release of the arch muscles, and even work hour way up to the calves and shins etc. 

I haven't tried any custom skates yet, that's why I'm here trying to figure out if they'd help with arch pain at all or not.

[Hills 712]

8 hours ago, Catalyst said:

That’s the one yes. The NON felt back. https://www.true-hockey.com/true-products/custom-skates/

I was expecting thinner like the old Bauer tongues. These still feel a bit thick for my liking as if I crank the laces I start to get lace bite near my instep. I enjoy the tongue more than the stock one though just for the lower profile.

[flip12 715]

1 hour ago, Hills said:

I was expecting thinner like the old Bauer tongues. These still feel a bit thick for my liking as if I crank the laces I start to get lace bite near my instep. I enjoy the tongue more than the stock one though just for the lower profile.

Wouldn't a thinner tongue be more conducive to lace bite?

[Sniper9 530]

2 hours ago, dasuchin said:

I haven't tried any custom skates yet, that's why I'm here trying to figure out if they'd help with arch pain at all or not.

No one can really answer this because your arch pain can be caused by various things. 

9 minutes ago, flip12 said:

Wouldn't a thinner tongue be more conducive to lace bite?

I saw the new tongue in person today for the first time and it's actually quite beefy.  I expected it to bee really thin but it's not. 

[jared9356 39]

Don’t really have the money to drop 2k at the beginning of the year on skates or I’d definitely do that. My MX3s took the same abuse with no issues for about 8 months prior to the True switch. That’s why I’m considering MyBauer. The injected eyelets and wear patches are small but significant additions. It’s disappointing that True can’t offer similar solutions to common problems.

[Sniper9 530]

26 minutes ago, jared9356 said:

Don’t really have the money to drop 2k at the beginning of the year on skates or I’d definitely do that. My MX3s took the same abuse with no issues for about 8 months prior to the True switch. That’s why I’m considering MyBauer. The injected eyelets and wear patches are small but significant additions. It’s disappointing that True can’t offer similar solutions to common problems.

I think more ppl have had issues with their injected eyelets then standard ones.  At the end of the day wear issues occur in some and not in others in diff areas of skates throughout all brands. True may just not be for you in terms of what you want out of a skate durability wise. 

Also, who knows whether the current line if Bauer's last as long as ur mx3s

Edited November 23, 2019 by Sniper9