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9080 vs 9090 junior skate - when is stiff too stiff?

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Hi all.  A while ago, I had posted about my son’s feet and their high volume making skate fitting a bit difficult.  He ended in a size 2 jr 9080 which he loves and fits well.  With Labour Day sales in play, I am able to pick up some 1/2 and full sizes bigger (eyeballing the size 3), where I have the choice between the 9080 and 9090.  Am I right in thinking at Jr 3, the 9090 (same frame as the AS1 I believe) would be insanely stiff for an 11 year old?  It’s a great deal financially but not so much if it impacts skating.  He’s already skating one eyelet down in his size 2 9080’s and loving the knee bend.  Figuring if I can get skates that fit now, I won’t be stressing later if these go and he can’t wear the newer model.

 

Thanks for any wisdom…

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I skated for a short time in both the 9080 and 9090 adult sizes.  The 9090 surprisingly had great forward flex when laced one eyelet down.  It was similar to the 9080.  What I did find with the 9090 is the comfort edge didn't do a very good job, so I had some discomfort above my outer ankles.  That problem didn't exist with the 9080.  Other than that, the skating experience was very similar between the two.

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Thanks.  With Labour Day sale prices, I got the 9090s all in for sub $175 CAD, so if they don’t work out, it’s not the end of the world.  

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