flip12 735 Report post Posted April 15, 2013 When you sit and squeeze them in your hand, no, they do not SEEM stiff. Due to the way they are made, they will not seem "stiff" like what we have seen in the past few years, however, they are plenty stiff with your foot in the skate. I would also like to note that the more recent skates have been too stiff for almost everyone, in my opinion of course.ZachI couldn't agree more. It seems like more and more elite skaters are skipping one eyelet (even two in the case of Jason Zucker) at the top or next to top of their skates. If skate weight is such an obsession, why is all of this mass being lugged around unnecessarily and with sub-optimal energy transfer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ace996 1 Report post Posted April 16, 2013 It's good to hear multiple people with volume issues and no lace bite. Do you guys have volume issues on instep or ankle area (top 4 eyelets)?Yeah for sure, I only take out the top two laces and completely loosen up the rest all the way down. It is a little bit of minor issue trying to get the laces through so just taking out the first two works for me. Other than that I think after playing a couple of games in them they fit really well. No hot spots and I am surprised how much I flex the tendon guard. Really happy that I saved up for these skates Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rabid Ranger 0 Report post Posted April 16, 2013 Having some problems with my pair, or more specifically the right skate. The right skate doesn't fit quite as well, but it wasn't a huge deal-until this weekend. I started developing some pretty sharp pain down towards the cap-right below the small toe. It really hit me tonight. I tried to skate but had to leave after about 20 minutes the pain was so bad. I took the skate off and there is a noticeable bump that is really sore. It seems like the skate is a touch too narrow on that side. Is there anything I-or my specifically my LHS can do here? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buzz_LightBeer 984 Report post Posted April 16, 2013 You can spot heat it with a heat gun and apply outward pressure with your fingers to stretch the problem area, if that doesn't cure it, do the same at LHS with a boot press. Just to clarify; you were properly sized for them? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rabid Ranger 0 Report post Posted April 16, 2013 You can spot heat it with a heat gun and apply outward pressure with your fingers to stretch the problem area, if that doesn't cure it, do the same at LHS with a boot press.Just to clarify; you were properly sized for them?Yes I was. They were also baked. They fit perfectly fine on my left foot. I'll take them in this week and see if they can do something about that specific area on the right skate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DEATHTRON 19 Report post Posted April 16, 2013 Tell them that you have a hot spot, and that you need that area punched out.Zach Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hunt3rsean 44 Report post Posted April 16, 2013 (edited) Like some have already said (I just want to agree with their opinions) is to take the skate to a shop and have them punch that section out. It won't take much. I had the exact same problem with a pair of Bauer Vapors. I had been skating in them for about a month then played in a 5-game roller hockey tournament over the weekend. Put my Vapors for the next ice hockey game and had killer pain in that exact spot. So much so that when I would put my skate on I'd grimace and almost couldn't do it. Took the skate into my LHS and had him punch it. Zero pain and it felt so much better. Edited April 16, 2013 by hunt3rsean Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rabid Ranger 0 Report post Posted April 16, 2013 Cool. Thanks for the suggestions. I have an appointment this Friday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
superchad 2 Report post Posted April 17, 2013 I blacked out the silver parts of my makos, except for the tounge. now they look awsome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DigiV 6 Report post Posted April 17, 2013 I blacked out the silver parts of my makos, except for the tounge. now they look awsome!pics please Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
superchad 2 Report post Posted April 17, 2013 how do i post a pic? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IPv6Freely 2100 Report post Posted April 17, 2013 how do i post a pic?upload to imgur.com and embed the picture in your post. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjpisat 36 Report post Posted April 17, 2013 What did you use to do that? I don't mind the silver but the orange... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DigiV 6 Report post Posted April 17, 2013 (edited) Damn, not gonna lie that looks way way better. what did you use? can you take one from the back? up close? i want to see how good it is. Edited April 17, 2013 by DigiV Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jlp15 13 Report post Posted April 17, 2013 Should sharpie that orange and black out the whole skate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DigiV 6 Report post Posted April 17, 2013 Should sharpie that orange and black out the whole skatenah, the orange is fine. i really just have a problem with the heel being silver... i don't know why they decided to do that. i can't imagine the focus group came back positive on that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jlp15 13 Report post Posted April 17, 2013 I'm just a fan of a black boot nothing else. Old school i guess! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
romdj 26 Report post Posted April 17, 2013 absolute beauty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jason 65 Report post Posted April 17, 2013 It's funny that my friend just showed me this exact picture tonight. Apparently you texted it to him. We have a mutual acquaintance. The skates look awesome by the way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Innocent Bystander 5 Report post Posted April 17, 2013 DANG those look hot. What did you use to do that? How durable (not that it matters)? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IPv6Freely 2100 Report post Posted April 17, 2013 I bet you could use automotive vinyl wrap or plastidip. Wouldnt be too durable, but might be worth a shot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DigiV 6 Report post Posted April 17, 2013 is he really going to post the pics and not tell us how he did it!?!? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McDugan 89 Report post Posted April 17, 2013 is he really going to post the pics and not tell us how he did it!?!? This may be way off, but my best guess is that he used some sort of black permanent marking material. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ace996 1 Report post Posted April 17, 2013 Wow nice job! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
