Bauer Supreme Matrix Youth Hockey Skates - 2022
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Those who have been fans of Source for Sports exclusive gear are in for a treat with Bauer’s new Supreme Matrix skates for 2022. Featuring a Fibre Comp boot, comfort edge padding, Aerofoam technology, and Die Cut EVA foam in the footbed, the Matrix skate is prepped to help young players develop their skating.
Skate Fit Profile
The Matrix Youth skates come in sizes 8-10 and D (Regular) width. When deciding on a skate size, a good rule of thumb is to take the player’s shoe size and drop it by 1 or 1.5 sizes.
Boot Construction & Stiffness Profile
The Fibre Comp boot construction coupled with the comfort edge padding keeps the boot softer and more enjoyable to wear for younger players. Although the build is softer to make it easier for small feet to maneuver in, as part of Bauer’s Supreme line, Matrix skates traditionally have a higher stiffness profile to empower a full skating stride.
Liner & Internal Padding
For the Matrix, Bauer used a 1-pc hydrophobic liner to wick away moisture and repel odours while your child plays. Including this kind of liner ensures that your child stays comfortable in their skates all game long without the potential distraction of a wet boot. The skates use Aerofoam Technology in the ankle padding, which is designed a bit thicker than conventional foam but is more form-fitting.
Toe Cap
The Matrix Youth skate uses a standard toe cap to keep the construction simple and accommodate a wider variety of foot shapes and sizes.
Tongue
The tongue is made of an updated 30oz pro stock felt material for premium comfort and protection. The design is made to form fit around and over your child’s foot for extra coverage, and the thick felt coupled with the tough exterior help shield the front ankle area from harm while they play.
Insoles
The Matrix Youth skates use a Die Cut EVA foam footbed, which helps keep the skates soft, comfortable, and more familiar for small and more delicate feet.
Lacing System
The Matrix uses a standard flex facing lace system along the eyelets with improved durability and reliability in the materials used.
Steel Runner, Holder & Blade Profile
To hold the blade in place, the Supreme Matrix Youth skate employs a TUUK Lightspeed Pro II holder to lock the runner in place. For steel, the Matrix uses an LS1 Stainless Steel blade, which is durable with a solid glide to help young children keep their balance on the ice.
Graphics
Now onto the most exciting part: the new Matrix graphics. The Supreme Matrix boot looks very similar to the highest-end Mach in terms of the slick, black colouration and silver accents and logos. The accents depict cybernetic patterns along the sides in addition to Bauer’s new graphic logo on the heel.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Category | Recreational |
| Sizes | 8-10 Full | D |
| Quarter Package | Fibre Comp w/Comfort Edge Padding |
| Liner | 1-Piece Hydrophobic Liner |
| Internal Padding | Aerofoam |
| Tongue | 30oz Pro Stock Felt |
| Insoles | Die Cut EVA Foam |
| Outsole | Digi Comp |
| Heat Moldable | Yes |
| Thermoformable | Anaform Upper |
| Holder | TUUK Lightspeed Pro II |
| Steel | LS Stainless Steel |
| Holder Warranty | 365 Days |
| Boot & Steel Warranty | 90 Days |
| Bauer Youth Player Skates Sizing Chart | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skate Size | USA | EU | UK | CM |
| Y06 | Y07 | 23.5 | Y6.5 | 14.5 |
| Y07 | Y08 | 25 | Y7.5 | 15.2 |
| Y08 | Y09 | 26 | Y8.5 | 16.2 |
| Y09 | Y9.5-Y10 | 26.5-27 | Y9.0-Y9.5 | 16.6-17 |
| Y10 | Y10.5-Y11 | 27.5-28 | Y10-Y10.5 | 17.4-17.8 |
| Y10.5 | Y11.5 | 28.5 | Y11 | 18.3 |
| Y11 | Y12 | 29.5 | Y11.5 | 18.7 |
| Y11.5 | Y12 | 30 | Y12 | 19.1 |
| Y12 | Y13 | 31 | Y12.5 | 19.5 |
| Y12.5 | Y13.5 | 31.5 | Y13.5 | 19.9 |
| Y13 | 1 | 32 | Y13.5 | 20.3 |
| Y13.5 | 1.5 | 33 | 1 | 20.7 |
Hockey Player Skate Sizing Guide
- Things to consider:
- Age
- Measurement from longest point of foot (cm)
When sizing for the correct size of a skate, we always advise taking the measurements below from a sitting position and not standing upright. Additional weight on your foot/feet can skew your result and misrepresent your foot size. The reason for this is that as you put your full weight on your feet, the arch of your foot will collapse and cause your foot to appear wider or longer than it actually is.
As well, please be aware that skate sizes and shoes sizing do not match exactly. As a general guideline, skates size 1 ½ sizes smaller than shoes.
It is ideal for a player to have a tight, snug fit both in length and width as this will provide the best performance and durability. If a skate is too big you will feel your feet slide around and you will not get the full performance out of the skates and can also develop calcium deposits - Haglund’s Deformity or “Bauer Bumps” for lack of a better term although this issue doesn’t only occur with Bauer models.
An Ideal Fit: Stand with your skates laced and your heel snug in the heel cup. Your toes should just barely feather the end of the toe box. Bend forward into a skating stance. Your toes should pull back slightly from the toe box. Once heat fit, your foot should slide back into the foams of the skate and the length you felt in your skating stance will more-or-less become you standing size.
To obtain the measurement above you will need a soft tape measure and a pen. Start by placing the tape measure flat along the ground in a straight line. Sitting in a chair, place your foot down with the longest point of your foot (usually big toe, or second toe) in line with the edge of the tape measure. Make sure you keep your weight off of your foot. Take a pen and mark the tape measure where the edge of your heel ends. Record this length in cm. This measurement will correspond with the sizing charts in each brand below, if you do not see your exact measurement, select the size with the next size increment above your measurement (i.e. you measure 24.9 cm, you would select 25.1 cm or Size 6).
Sizing Children for Growth Room: If you are purchasing skates for your child, it is common and usually recommended to add some additional room in the skate to increase the last, we recommend no more than 1 full size. Feet stop growing around ages 15 – 15 ½, and from ages 14 - 15 ½ we would recommend adding only half (1/2) a size in length. Follow the same measurement instructions as above, once you obtain your true size move up ½ or 1 size.
***Sizing of skates is very preference based and these measurements will not guarantee a fit that is right for you. Please use these as general guidelines, for the most accurate fit we always recommend getting measured by a professional skate fitter at our store or your local pro shop.***
