SDS Posted January 27, 2006 Report Share Posted January 27, 2006 Sorry for the personal request, but I haven't skated in eons and I plan to try and get into an Adult Ice Hockey League this May. I would like to pick up some skates for my wide, Fred Flintstone feet. Any recommendations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will in london Posted January 27, 2006 Report Share Posted January 27, 2006 Support ,protection and no pressure points. You don,t need blisters! Spend a little extra if you have to because blisters can really ruin the mood. Welcome back to the game. Oh yeah, make sure the darn skates fit properly or you will have problems in every aspect of the game.Go a little high end if you can. you will appriciate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted January 27, 2006 Report Share Posted January 27, 2006 Scott, I haven't bought skates in ages as my 10+ year old Super Tacks are still treating me very well, but I can ask around this next week if you don't get any replies. I have one question though. Are you looking for mid-level or top end? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayg Posted January 27, 2006 Report Share Posted January 27, 2006 I don't think you can go wrong with Bauer or CCM. I get my stuff from Great Skate. I love their convenient loations as well, lol. Great Skate - Headquarters USA Great Skate - Sweden AB 3395 Sheridan Drive Amherst, New York 14226 Phone: (716) 838-5100 Fax: (716) 838-5123 Location Map Bildhuggarvagen 5 12144 Johanneshov Phone / Fax: 08-915582 www.greatskate.se Great Skate - Japan Great Skate - Finland 476 Imaichi Imaichi-Shi Tochigi Ken Japan 321 1261 Phone: 0288(21)3665 Fax: 0288(21)4822 www.greatskate.co.jp Pro Star Finland Oy Eerikinkatu 37 20100 Turku Phone: (02) 4690 511 Fax: (02) 4690 3102 www.greatskate.fi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bob Posted January 27, 2006 Report Share Posted January 27, 2006 Good forums on skates and fit specifics can be found at www.modsquadhockey.com. Since I believe you are in Maryland, the best service you can find in a local pro shop is at The Pond in Newark, DE. Managers name is Scotty and he hooks everyone around with his great service. Skates at all price ranges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted January 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2006 I understand fit is important, but I was hoping a few models could be suggested as there are so friggin' many. I'm trying to make this a fairly painless purchase, so I wanted to zero in on some models that wouldn't fall apart or have known issues that I should avoid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabresfanmiami(oh) Posted January 28, 2006 Report Share Posted January 28, 2006 I always was a Bauer guy. I still have my Vapors that I got in my Junior year of high school. Kinda pricy, but best skates I ever owned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baleine Posted January 28, 2006 Report Share Posted January 28, 2006 You can't go wrong with a Bauer boot...I've had many and they seem to break in well and hold up long term. Unless you skate like Maxim, top end of any of the lines is overkill. Watch the model #'s though..different stores carry different models (some made just for that store chain) featuring different price points just to screw you up. Mid range Bauer Supremes are good. Maybe not a good example but Rob Ray used to wear the lowest of the Bauer line...he wasn't the best skater but I'll guarantee he was better than you or I. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knightrider Posted January 28, 2006 Report Share Posted January 28, 2006 I don't think you can go wrong with Bauer or CCM. I like my mid level CCM's that I bought ~4 years ago, and my heel spurred flat feet have done very well in them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffalOhio Posted January 28, 2006 Report Share Posted January 28, 2006 I understand fit is important, but I was hoping a few models could be suggested as there are so friggin' many. I'm trying to make this a fairly painless purchase, so I wanted to zero in on some models that wouldn't fall apart or have known issues that I should avoid. I have a 3.5 year old pair of Grafs that I've worn probably at least 1000 times refereeing and playing, and they're still great. I also have a second pair of custom made Grafs (bunions) that I have had for about a year, which I only use for refereeing. They were $411.00 custom made at the Graf factory, so I don't want to wear them for playing hockey until I absolutely have to. I want these things to last! Go to a reputable skate shop, tell them about your wide feet and any problems you may have with them. Don't skimp, Scott! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffalOhio Posted January 28, 2006 Report Share Posted January 28, 2006 You can't go wrong with a Bauer boot...I've had many and they seem to break in well and hold up long term. Unless you skate like Maxim, top end of any of the lines is overkill. Watch the model #'s though..different stores carry different models (some made just for that store chain) featuring different price points just to screw you up. Mid range Bauer Supremes are good.Maybe not a good example but Rob Ray used to wear the lowest of the Bauer line...he wasn't the best skater but I'll guarantee he was better than you or I. I played in a men's league in Buffalo in the summer of 96 and Rayzor was playing on one of the teams. My brother was amazed that I thought Ray was the best player on the ice. I had to explain to my brother that although he doesn't score a lot of goals, he's STILL IN THE NHL, which makes him in the top 1% of all hockey players in the world. I couldn't move him from in front of the net for anything! I played against Richie Dunn in that same league. Same thing - impossible to move. Both guys were great to play against, though. They weren't ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest_JSHockeyguy7 Posted January 28, 2006 Report Share Posted January 28, 2006 heya SDS, been playing hockey for 13 years and i have had em all, bauer, CCM etc... but you cannot beat Graf at all.... a little pricey but worth it in the long run and your feet will thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrjsbu96 Posted January 28, 2006 Report Share Posted January 28, 2006 I have a 3.5 year old pair of Grafs that I've worn probably at least 1000 times refereeing and playing, and they're still great. I also have a second pair of custom made Grafs (bunions) that I have had for about a year, which I only use for refereeing. They were $411.00 custom made at the Graf factory, so I don't want to wear them for playing hockey until I absolutely have to. I want these things to last! Go to a reputable skate shop, tell them about your wide feet and any problems you may have with them. Don't skimp, Scott! DC - So it really is possible to develop bunions from hockey skates?!??! I've been skating since I was 5 years old and just this year for the first time I ever I have started to develop problem. Ironically, I bought brand new CCM Vector's which the m ost money I spent on skates in ages but I've always worn CCM. I think I might have to go the custom route. All I pretty much do these days is officiate... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blugold43 Posted January 28, 2006 Report Share Posted January 28, 2006 I understand fit is important, but I was hoping a few models could be suggested as there are so friggin' many. I'm trying to make this a fairly painless purchase, so I wanted to zero in on some models that wouldn't fall apart or have known issues that I should avoid. i can't recommend a model, but i can tell you that bauers generally fit wider feet better than CCMs. i've always worn CCMs for the same reason i am recommending bauers to you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knightrider Posted January 28, 2006 Report Share Posted January 28, 2006 i can't recommend a model, but i can tell you that bauers generally fit wider feet better than CCMs. i've always worn CCMs for the same reason i am recommending bauers to you! I think I'll try to remember that for next time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffalOhio Posted January 29, 2006 Report Share Posted January 29, 2006 DC - So it really is possible to develop bunions from hockey skates?!??! I've been skating since I was 5 years old and just this year for the first time I ever I have started to develop problem. Ironically, I bought brand new CCM Vector's which the m ost money I spent on skates in ages but I've always worn CCM. I think I might have to go the custom route. All I pretty much do these days is officiate... Bunions are usually hereditary (thanks Mom!), but ill-fitting shoes/skates can cause them also. Mine were started by baseball spikes (I liked them too tight) and too much softball. Once I was done with softball, I began officiating ice hockey and had skates pressing on the bunion areas all the time, which made them worse. I finally got Grafs and had them stretched to specifically fit around my bunions (aaaaggghhhh), and now I'm on my second pair, which were custom made. They trace your foot and make the sole plate of the skate from that template. They also measure your foot at specific points to get them just right. They are wonderful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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