TRUE Catalyst Nitro Senior Hockey Skates
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The new Nitro skates are a part of the TRUE Catalyst line along with the 2026 season. These skates are built to be tough, featuring Polyfusion PWRCORE technology to deliver increased energy transfer for powerful strides, a Hydrofoam liner, and True’s SpeedShift holder and blade which are designed to provide better balance.
Skate Fit Profile
The TRUE Catalyst Nitro Senior Hockey Skates come in sizes 7-11.5 in both a regular and wide width. The skate features a standard insole with a premium print to help lock the players foot into place when heat molding these skates. When deciding on a skate size, it is a good rule of thumb to drop your shoe size by 1 or 1.5 sizes.
Boot Construction & Stiffness Profile
The boot is made up of a Polyfusion one-piece construction. The one-piece shell stands apart from traditional skates and the rest of the market, offering a fully integrated design that delivers a superior fit right off the shelf. This construction ensures exceptional comfort and optimal energy transfer, giving players elite-level performance with every stride.
Liner & Internal Padding
Inside the skate, TRUE added their HydroFoam liner. This liner is their premium moisture-wicking and antimicrobial liner, specifically engineered to keep your feet dry, locked in place, and comfortable during intense play. Compared to other options on the market, this liner is widely considered the top choice for long-term durability and sweat management.
Tongue
The lightweight pro tongue with molded t-guard provides players with a high level of protection and support. It is designed to cater to the natural contours of the foot for an enhanced fit and improved comfort during play.
Tendon Guard
Featuring a moderate flex tendon guard, it provides players with better versatility. It is attached to a single rivet, keeping it secure and in place. Its design allows players to bend into it without breaking, while also keeping players protected and secure from impacts.
Toe Cap
The toe cap on these skates feature the CARV toe cap. It is designed to provide better clearance when turning. This allows players to get lower into their stride and get deeper edges when making turns or coming to stops.
Steel/Runner & Blade Holder
The SpeedShift holder and steel system is 15% lighter than its predecessor for faster strides and quicker turns. Its quick-change mechanism makes blade swaps easy, while a more neutral pitch gives you better balance on the ice. The blade itself features cutouts that trim weight where it matters most while preserving the full strength and durability of the steel.
| Features | Description |
|---|---|
| Category | Elite |
| Boot Construction | One-Piece Construction | Polyfusion |
| Liner & Internal Padding | Hydrofoam |
| Tongue | Pro Laminated Tongue |
| Tendon Guard | Moderate Flex |
| Toe Cap | Low Profile CARV Toe Cap |
| Blade Holder | SpeedShift |
| Steel/Runner | SpeedShift DLC |
| Holder & Steel Warranty | 1 Year |
| Boot Warranty | 1 Year |
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.***
| Features | Description |
|---|---|
| Category | Elite |
| Boot Construction | One-Piece Construction | Polyfusion |
| Liner & Internal Padding | Hydrofoam |
| Tongue | Pro Laminated Tongue |
| Tendon Guard | Moderate Flex |
| Toe Cap | Low Profile CARV Toe Cap |
| Blade Holder | SpeedShift |
| Steel/Runner | SpeedShift DLC |
| Holder & Steel Warranty | 1 Year |
| Boot Warranty | 1 Year |
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.***
