johnyo 5 Report post Posted March 23, 2022 (edited) I fit into size 6.5 for Bauers which puts me in an intermediate skate. Given the reduced price of intermediate skates, does that mean that intermediate sizes are built to a lesser standard or with lesser materials than the senior sizes? I ask because I'm an adult, I'm 5'11' and about 235lbs. I apologize if someone has answered this question already, but I couldn't find an answer when I searched. Edited March 23, 2022 by johnyo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mojo122 529 Report post Posted March 23, 2022 An intermediate Supreme won't be as stiff as a senior Supreme. If you look at the Ultrasonic, both sizes utilize Carbon CURV, however the intermediate has a partial composite outsole whereas the senior has a full composite outsole. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnyo 5 Report post Posted March 23, 2022 (edited) 12 hours ago, mojo122 said: An intermediate Supreme won't be as stiff as a senior Supreme. If you look at the Ultrasonic, both sizes utilize Carbon CURV, however the intermediate has a partial composite outsole whereas the senior has a full composite outsole. Thanks. My current skates are the original jetspeeds I bought right when they first came out in a 6.5 but they are getting soft after all these years. I am looking at 3S pros in a fit 1. My thinking is that the intermediate Bauers would probably work well enough for me since I am coming from OG jetspeeds? The 3S pros fit my odd shaped feet pretty well. I have narrower feet and a deep instep so I was pleasantly surprised any stock skate fit me well. Edited March 23, 2022 by johnyo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckpilot 312 Report post Posted March 23, 2022 From my experience, build quality hasn’t been a factor regardless of size class. I have size 4.5 feet. I’m way lighter now, but I’ve been as heavy as 190lbs and my skates have always lasted around 5 years, and I’m on the ice at least three times a week. Longest skates have lasted for me is 7 years. I think my current S190s are going to eclipse that. One factor that will affect lifespan is how well you treat the skate. Some people leave their guards on and leave their skates in their sweaty bags all week. That’ll speed up corrosion and the breaking down of materials. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnyo 5 Report post Posted March 23, 2022 27 minutes ago, puckpilot said: From my experience, build quality hasn’t been a factor regardless of size class. I have size 4.5 feet. I’m way lighter now, but I’ve been as heavy as 190lbs and my skates have always lasted around 5 years, and I’m on the ice at least three times a week. Longest skates have lasted for me is 7 years. I think my current S190s are going to eclipse that. One factor that will affect lifespan is how well you treat the skate. Some people leave their guards on and leave their skates in their sweaty bags all week. That’ll speed up corrosion and the breaking down of materials. My parents insisted my brothers and I air out our equipment as kids and that habit has stayed with me in adulthood. My current skates, OG jetspeeds, are a few months shy of 7 years old now. Good to know build quality hasn't been an issue for you in 4.5 and good to know that someone else wears smaller skates, lol. I wear a 10.5 or 11 Nike and my wife teases me about my small skates. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krisdrum 223 Report post Posted March 23, 2022 6.5 is nothing. I'm in size 4 Trues. 4.5 in Bauer/CCM just like @puckpilot. I'm a bit lighter at 170-180lbs, but have had no issues with junior/intermediate skates at all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
