Bauer Vapor Velocity Senior Hockey Skates
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Serving players since 1988.Quick answer: The Bauer Vapor Velocity is a Source Exclusive senior hockey skate that packs performance-enhancing tech and instant comfort into a lower price point. As a Vapor skate it flexes in the lower boot for an agile, powerful stride, and comes in Bauer's Fit 1, 2, and 3 with a Lightspeed Edge holder and durable Fly-X steel.
Intro & New Features
The Bauer Vapor Velocity hockey skates are a Source Exclusive product available at select retailers. These skates are tailored specifically for players needs, and are ideal for players looking for performance enhancing features, new technology, and instant comfort all at a lower price.
Skate Fit Profile
The Bauer Vapor Velocity Senior Hockey Skates come in sizes 7-10.5 (full & half), and size 11 (full only). These skates come in Bauer’s fits 1, 2, and 3, which is a concept that debuted in 2020. This was a great innovation, considering how the three lines, Vapor, Supreme, and Nexus, all historically had their own fits, despite performing differently. Now, those with narrower feet for example can enjoy the powerful stride enhancements that come with the different skate lines. Below is how the Bauer Fit System compares to previous years’ Bauer Skates.
- Fit 1 = Low Volume, Narrow Width (closest aligned to the Vapor fit profile)
- Fit 2 = Medium Volume, Medium Width (closest aligned to the Supreme fit profile)
- Fit 3 = High Volume, Wide Width ( closest aligned to the Nexus fit profile)
Boot Construction & Stiffness
The Vapor line of skates have their flex point in the lower portion of the skate, compared to the Supreme line, which flexes in the upper portion of the skate. A lower flex is achieved in the Vapor line by maintaining a stiffer upper point and a softer, more reactive lower point. Paired with the 3D Lasted CURV Composite and comfort edge padding, the Velocity skates offer performance in every stride.
Liner & Internal Padding
With a sublimated liner that is designed to wick away moisture and keep the skates fresh, and memory foam ankle padding, players can have a skate that is comfortable and protective, while also feeling fresh for longer.
Lacing System
The Velocity hockey skates use a traditional lacing system when compared to all other hockey skates. The standard flex facing lace system along the eyelets are designed to keep the skates tight with improved durability and reliability.
Tongue
This skate comes equipped with a pro stock 40oz felt tongue. This tongue focuses on comfort and performance, and is infused with an injected comfort pad down the middle to offer a balance of performance, support, and an overall great feel.
Steel/Runner/Profile/Blade Holder
The Velocity skates come with a Lightspeed Edge holder with a trigger release system. This holder locks the Fly-X steel into place to eliminate any loosening or the blades slipping out. The Fly-X is engineered for exceptional durability, edge retention, and an enhanced glide.
Toe Cap
With an asymmetrical toe cap, this concept has been observed in previous Bauer hockey skates for many years. The toe cap contributes a better overall fit by utilizing any unused space inside the boot.
Insoles
Featuring a Form Fit+ footbed, which is made of a contoured foam material that molds to the shape of players’ foot over time. This design helps provide a personalized fit and improves overall comfort by reducing pressure points and enhancing stability.
Graphics
The skates have a black base, with white and silver accents highlighting the Velocity and Bauer logo. There are also yellow lines in a modern design to further enhance the look of this skate.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Bauer Velocity skates?
The Bauer Vapor Velocity is a Source Exclusive senior hockey skate available at select retailers, built to give players performance features, new technology, and instant comfort at a lower price.
What sizes and fits do the Bauer Velocity skates come in?
They come in sizes 7–10.5 (full and half) plus size 11 (full only), in Bauer's Fit 1 (narrow/Vapor), Fit 2 (medium/Supreme), and Fit 3 (wide/Nexus).
What holder and steel do the Bauer Velocity skates use?
The Velocity uses a Lightspeed Edge holder with a trigger release system that locks in the Fly-X steel, which is engineered for durability, edge retention, and enhanced glide.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Category | Competitive |
| Weight | |
| Sizes | 7-10.5 (full & half) 11 (full only) |
| Quarter Package | 3D Lasted CURV Composite |
| Lining Material | Sublimated Liner |
| Ankle Padding | Memory Foam |
| Tongue | 40oz Pro Stock Felt |
| Footbed | Form Fit+ |
| Thermoformable | Anaform Upper |
| Outsole | Digi Comp |
| Blade Holder | TUUK Lightspeed Edge |
| Steel | Fly-X |
| Toe Cap | Asymmetrical Toe Cap |
| Holder Warranty | 365 Days |
| Boot & Steel Warranty | 90 Days |
Hockey Player Skate Sizing Guide
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.***
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Category | Competitive |
| Weight | |
| Sizes | 7-10.5 (full & half) 11 (full only) |
| Quarter Package | 3D Lasted CURV Composite |
| Lining Material | Sublimated Liner |
| Ankle Padding | Memory Foam |
| Tongue | 40oz Pro Stock Felt |
| Footbed | Form Fit+ |
| Thermoformable | Anaform Upper |
| Outsole | Digi Comp |
| Blade Holder | TUUK Lightspeed Edge |
| Steel | Fly-X |
| Toe Cap | Asymmetrical Toe Cap |
| Holder Warranty | 365 Days |
| Boot & Steel Warranty | 90 Days |
Hockey Player Skate Sizing Guide
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.***
