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Excellent, hope it all works out for you sir! Keep reporting back on your experiences if you can, as it could help others.
Although that's a pretty big jump, it happens to people all the time, which is why it's imperative that a person gets fitted properly.
Well, it's almost a month since I got these now, and here's a short/brief update on the Nexus 400's.
I was hesitant to post this update because I went for pick with them once, and sprained by MCL during warmups.. I still played the full 2 hours, but I thought maybe I should get a skate in where my leg was 100%. Anyway I thought I was making sharper turns for sure, with a properly fitted skate. They were really comfortable all game. I'm considering waxed laces and/or superfeet, though. My toes push up against the toe cap more than I'd like when standing (but not uncomfortable), but they are fine when knees are bent/skating. No complaints about the skate so far, even if it was only one skate.. on a bum knee haha.
Me and 2 teammates all have the same skate and all three of us have extreme pain most of the time after skating for a little while with them. Then when you take them off you cant put your foot down because your in so much pain.
They never fully break in and the pain never goes away, i have mine for 6 months, and they have had it for a year.
Me and 2 teammates all have the same skate and all three of us have extreme pain most of the time after skating for a little while with them. Then when you take them off you cant put your foot down because your in so much pain.
They never fully break in and the pain never goes away, i have mine for 6 months, and they have had it for a year.
Are you talking about the Bauer Vapor X5.0? If so I've skated on mine only about 5 times and already they are broken in with minimal pain after skating. Sounds like a poor fitting from the start and not the skate.
You could just have stupid feet (like me). When I used to play, I was always in IMMENSE pain every time I skated. It was due to my insanely high arches that went undiagnosed until about 2 years ago. I actually quit playing due to the pain. If I had been properly diagnosed before that, I may still be playing.
Well, maybe not with my shot knees. But that's another story entirely
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I'm sorry but that seems unlikely. Extreme pain from skating means your skates don't fit properly.
I have the same skates as you and I have zero pain after skating and I've only been using them for about a month.
I have to step in and help sort this out... A lot of guys appear to be properly fitted because their skate seems to fit into a boot alright in store but the fitter should know the nature of the boot and the person's foot to make an educated guess on whether or not it will work on ice. The blame here is placed on whoever was doing the fitting.
I've even see this happen in cases of custom skates, talk about a major faux paus. I was at a rival store one time, just checking it out, and saw this happen personally. The employee just wants the damn money, how many hockey shop workers really care about someone else's foot?
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Me and 2 teammates all have the same skate and all three of us have extreme pain most of the time after skating for a little while with them. Then when you take them off you cant put your foot down because your in so much pain.
They never fully break in and the pain never goes away, i have mine for 6 months, and they have had it for a year.
Let me guess:
They feel great when you first put them on and in warmups. Then your feet start to get sore and there's a bit of pain behind the ball of the foot towards the end of the skate. Afterwards when you take them off, there's extreme pain in that area and you can't put any weight on your foot because it hurts so bad. Then it finally subsides and you feel fine?
Tried on the APX2s the other day - really impressed with the fit/forward flex. A bit softer than I expected, but plenty of support none the less.
One thing was the balls of my feet felt tight, the left wasn't bad, just enough to notice it, but would certainly loosen up. The right worried me, it was about as tight as I could possibly take, bordering on painful. Luckily, it was before the toe cap (and it's stitching), in ankle socks (thicker than my skate socks) and using unmodified stock foot beds (that have those flaps that pop up). So I figure a mixture of baking, trimming/replacing the footbeds, and skate socks should be plenty to fix it. And if not, I can punch the area.
The next hurdle is the price tag, maybe by Xmas I'll be able to afford them - I just hope my 40s last that long.
I have to step in and help sort this out... A lot of guys appear to be properly fitted because their skate seems to fit into a boot alright in store but the fitter should know the nature of the boot and the person's foot to make an educated guess on whether or not it will work on ice. The blame here is placed on whoever was doing the fitting.
I've even see this happen in cases of custom skates, talk about a major faux paus. I was at a rival store one time, just checking it out, and saw this happen personally. The employee just wants the damn money, how many hockey shop workers really care about someone else's foot?
Disagree, the fitter is limited. They do not have their foot in the boot, they also do not know how the skater skates. They have to ask the right questions and expect reliable answers. You can't blame the fitter just because you told them the the skates felt great in the store walking around but doesn't seem to work for some reason when on the ice. No one has a crystal ball.
Have you ever done fittings before? What if someone that you deem has a wide foot comes in and insists that a Vapor D width is the best? Because you should 'care' so much about their foot that you would insist right back? Your job is to fit, explain and offer alternatives, but ultimately to make a sale if you can. If they insist despite your best intentions, you take their money and perhaps include a mention on the receipt that the skates were not fitted your way. That's it.
Feet are organic, things change, everyone is different and everyone has to pitch in and help rectify the issue.
Disagree, the fitter is limited. They do not have their foot in the boot, they also do not know how the skater skates. They have to ask the right questions and expect reliable answers. You can't blame the fitter just because you told them the the skates felt great in the store walking around but doesn't seem to work for some reason when on the ice. No one has a crystal ball.
Have you ever done fittings before? What if someone that you deem has a wide foot comes in and insists that a Vapor D width is the best? Because you should 'care' so much about their foot that you would insist right back? Your job is to fit, explain and offer alternatives, but ultimately to make a sale if you can. If they insist despite your best intentions, you take their money and perhaps include a mention on the receipt that the skates were not fitted your way. That's it.
Feet are organic, things change, everyone is different and everyone has to pitch in and help rectify the issue.
This. You're presenting information and letting them make the decision. Serve up a buffet but don't tell someone what to eat.
Disagree, the fitter is limited. They do not have their foot in the boot, they also do not know how the skater skates. They have to ask the right questions and expect reliable answers. You can't blame the fitter just because you told them the the skates felt great in the store walking around but doesn't seem to work for some reason when on the ice. No one has a crystal ball.
Have you ever done fittings before? What if someone that you deem has a wide foot comes in and insists that a Vapor D width is the best? Because you should 'care' so much about their foot that you would insist right back? Your job is to fit, explain and offer alternatives, but ultimately to make a sale if you can. If they insist despite your best intentions, you take their money and perhaps include a mention on the receipt that the skates were not fitted your way. That's it.
Feet are organic, things change, everyone is different and everyone has to pitch in and help rectify the issue.
Very good post overall. Both the fitter and the person being fitted have to understand how the skate really should fit or it won't come out right. Of course, you cannot force them but it's very reasonable to express that point. They're paying so they get to make that decision but a good fitter should point it out. My point is that not all fitters will even do that.
Then what are you saying? First, you make a broad sweeping statement that people who appear to have had no issues in store followed by issues out of store should always blame the fitter, then you say that poor fitters do not point out discrepancies that they normally should.
If anyone can help point me in the right direction, I would LOVE some help finding some skates that finally fit my feet properly. Here's a little about me:
5'11", maybe 220. Play 3-5 times a week at C or a bit higher level. Currently wear D width CCM U+ 10.
The issues:
Forefoot is too small, if I lace the first 3 laces tight at ALL my toes bunch and cramp my foot. Midfoot I can't crank down on as my foot is too tall and it cuts off circulation. I have to crank down on the top of the skates due to my skinny ankles and I think the only thing preventing lace bite is the nice tongue. (my ankles are different sizes because of a previous hockey injury but a baking should help that)
We don't have any great stores here in Columbus Ohio so before I went out or ordered online I wanted to see what my next options should be. I was looking at the Nexus 800s, but I'm up for any suggestions.
I'm quoting myself so that I can give an update and ask a question. I was able to try on some Nexus 400s and I did fail the pencil test right around the mid of the lacing curve (4-6 eyelets from the top?). One one eyelet it was pretty apparent, the other two around it were minor. The shop I went to in Columbus won't be getting the 600s or 800s but I'm wondering, would the 600 or 800 have any more room in that area? What about in an E? Would that give me a smidge more volume? Or is the 400 a good test on what I'll be getting.
To the EE difference, likely, though you should be compensating for volume with a wider skate if you don't need the width. The effects of volume may differ for everyone. To the higher models, possible, as a post bake will allow the foot to sink in more if it's needed. Try them.
To the EE difference, likely, though you should be compensating for volume with a wider skate if you don't need the width. The effects of volume may differ for everyone. To the higher models, possible, as a post bake will allow the foot to sink in more if it's needed. Try them.
How about CCM?
I currently have CCM U+ 10s and they are too small in the toe box and volume wise (heel to mid skate, depth). The Nexus 400s I tried on were just a little pinchy in the toe area and a little off on the pencil test. Problem is that I can't try on any higher models unless I order online... Do you think it's worth it to order in some Nexus 800s to try?
Not that I know of. It would be from Hockey Monkey or somewhere like that. I'm up for any other suggestions if you have any. I'm just out of stores in my area.
If you are willing to order and then anticipate a return if they don't fit, then go for Nexus. Just make sure you fully understand their return policies.
