Bauer Vapor 1X Junior Hockey Skates
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The Bauer Vapor 1X Hockey Skates feature a boot construction with an aluminized composite upper and Curv ankle support set a new standard of on-ice performance. The Aluminized Curv composite shell reduces weight compared to the standard Curv found in the APX2 and others and on the inside a slip of Curv composite on the ankles provide better support and a stiffer shell to allow more power transfer. As well, an updated X-Rib heel pattern improves the heel and ankle lock which allows you to turn tighter and cross over quicker.
Sticking with the injected lacing pattern found on the APX2 to provide better durability and more conformity when tying your skates you are sure to keep a snug fit. A combination tongue accompanies the lacing pattern with both 52 oz. and 40 oz. thickness’ to improve the integration of the foot and boot and sheds weight. As well, a Curv composite insert in the metatarsal guard provides a higher level of protection and increased support. The 37.5 Technology liner helps regulate your body temperature and uses the heat produces from your body to speed up the drying times and help you feel secure and in complete control through the whole game. Typically 37.5 Tech fabrics dry up to 5x faster than similar liners.
Moving down the boot, the Bauer Speed Plate insoles feature a recovery alloy that provides you with a revolutionary customized fit that can be moulded time and time again with no ill effects. The Speed Plate insoles mould directly to you and increase the contact area between your foot and the outsole of the skate enabling better balance and stability at all speeds.
A full carbon outsole with ventilation provides stability and reduce torsion of the skate when striding and the Bauer Lightspeed Edge holder sits 3mm taller than the previous Lightspeed 2 to tighten the turning radius of the skate. Tuuk Lightspeed 4 steel accompanies the holder and offers an elite grade of steel with a superior finish for stronger edges. It also provides an additional 3mm of height for tighter turning again, without bottoming out.
| Bauer Junior Player Skates Sizing Chart | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skate Size | USA | EU | UK | CM |
| 1 | 2.5 | 33.5 | 1.5 | 21 |
| 1.5 | 3 | 34 | 2 | 21.4 |
| 2 | 3.5 | 35 | 2.5 | 21.8 |
| 2.5 | 4 | 35.5 | 3 | 22.2 |
| 3 | 4.5 | 36 | 3.5 | 22.6 |
| 3.5 | 5 | 36.5 | 4 | 23.1 |
| 4 | 5.5 | 37.5 | 4.5 | 23.5 |
| 4.5 | 6 | 38 | 5 | 23.9 |
| 5 | 6.5 | 38.5 | 5.5 | 24.3 |
| 5.5 | 7 | 39 | 6 | 24.7 |
- 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.***
