Bauer Vapor X3.5 Jr Ice Skates

• Warning: blades need to be sharpened before first use

Bauer Vapor X3.5 are basic hockey skates from Vapor line, intended for both recreational and amateur play. Vapor are intended for narrower, low volume feet, so if you find Supreme boots too spacious, these are for you. They have also became a favourite among freestyle ice skating enthusiasts, thanks to their tight, performance oriented fit.

X3.5 boot is based on polycarbonate quarter package, which is both lightweight and offering good trade-off between ankle support and flex. Furthermore, this material allows you to achieve a better fit by heat-moulding the boots, just like in case of higher end models.

In contrast to Supreme M1 equivalent, the X3.5 boot's padding has not been increased in thickness - this is due to slim fit nature of the boot. It is made out of memory foam, still super comfortable out of the box and covered in microfibre material, doing great job at absorbing excess moisture. A traditional, 30 Oz felt tongue sports an additional reinforcement, protecting your foot and shin as well as participating in the way skate locks your heel. Symmetrical toe cap gives you more room in front part of the skate, increasing comfort even further.

The Lightspeed Pro II blade holder used in X3.5 does not allow for swapping blade, but other than that, it is of design very similar to one found in higher end models, preserving the benefits like rigidity, precision and level of control. The blade has a standard hockey curve.

The blade is not pre-sharpened, so be sure to take care of it before first use!

Bauer Vapor X3.5 come recommended to anyone who is looking for a decent pair of hockey skates to get into the sport, but doesn’t want to drop much cash and is not yet ready for high-performance oriented models.