TRUE Catalyst 9X4 Intermediate Hockey Skates
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Intro & New Features
Featuring the NeuroFit+ one piece carbon fiber shell, the Catalyst 9X4 Hockey Skate offers a pro-level fit, comfort, and performance in a game-ready package. New for 2024, the redesigned side panels offers increased abrasion resistance while an improved carbon layering throughout the shell offers better durability and improved skate longevity. This skate is designed for elite-level players seeking the fit, comfort, and performance of TRUE custom skates in an off-the-shelf package.
Skate Fit Profile
The Catalyst 9X4 Intermediate Hockey Skates are offered in sizes 4.0-6.5 with full & half size options being available. This skate also features a Genetix insole for a 360° fit to provide players with comfort and support during every stride.
Boot Construction & Stiffness Profile
This skate has a Neurofit+ thermoformable carbon fiber one-piece shell which is a plastic base shell insert which is designed to improve the rivet hold and its durability. It also features an improved shell layering which is designed to provide players with optimal impact protection, allowing them to take on the game and any challenges that may come their way.
Liner & Internal Padding
The Clarino liner is built and designed to provide skaters with ultimate foot lock, keeping their feet in place while in the skate and to wick moistures away, keeping the foot dry. It also features poured PU side panels for extreme abrasion resistance, keeping the feet secured and protected from impacts of all kinds of velocities.
Lacing System
The 9X4 hockey skate uses a traditional yet effective lacing system, featuring standard eyelets that allow you to fine-tune the fit and tension according to your preference. The straightforward lacing design provides a classic and reliable approach, ensuring that you can easily achieve a secure and customized fit to optimize your on-ice performance.
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 flex tendon guard, it provides hockey players with better versatility. It is attached with 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 TRUE Catalyst 9X4 Hockey Skates feature the Shift Max holder, an elite skate holder know for its exceptional design that reduces the weight of the boot. Paired with that is the Shift Max DLC coated steel, and together they provide players with the ultimate skating experience in a TRUE skate.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Category | Elite |
| Quarter Package | Neurofit+ Carbon Fiber One Piece |
| Liner | Clarino Liner |
| Internal Padding | Poured PU Side Panels |
| Tongue | Lightweight Pro Molded |
| Insoles | Genetix Insole |
| Heat Moldable | Yes |
| Thermoformable | Yes |
| Holder | Shift Max Holder |
| Steel | Shift Max DLC Coated |
| Holder & Steel Warranty | 1 Year |
| Boot Warranty | 1 Year |
| Sizes | 4 - 6.5 (Regular & Wide) |
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.***
