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[mc88]

I tried on some APX 7EE's and I found them to be too small, and when I tried on a APX2 7.5EE's, I found them to be too large. But, when I switched to a Mako 7.5EE, I found it to be right in between. 

[mc88]

Those of you that have the Makos do you have stock or custom footbeds inside?

I have super high arches and I found that these things worked quite nicely: 

http://www.amazon.co...e/dp/B000HDH75G

 

Just note that they're a bit on the thicker side and they're kind of a pain in the ass to remove. But, I didn't really need to spot heat any areas, so well worth it in my book! 

[Zooz]

Ok so I tried on a pair of new 7.5d mako 2s and they felt amazing. I think they'll be my next pair of skates. Anyone have any experiences with transitioning from a vapor to a mako boot? I know it's going to be a more aggressive forced pitch than I'm used to. how difficult was it to get used to?

[FCB51]

It took about ten minutes for me and I haven't looked back!

[mc88]

Ok so I tried on a pair of new 7.5d mako 2s and they felt amazing. I think they'll be my next pair of skates. Anyone have any experiences with transitioning from a vapor to a mako boot? I know it's going to be a more aggressive forced pitch than I'm used to. how difficult was it to get used to?

You could always swap the holders out for Tuuks. I did and now they feel like butter. Not recommended since the mako utilizes a plastic outsole, but definitely worth it. If you go this route, use the Edge holders so that way they won't need to drill a hole for the screw (since I went with LS2, mine doesn't have a hole drilled, so I'll have to remove the holder when the steel is shot)

[daveski7]

First half of my game felt different but after that they felt awesome. Just what I was looking for when changing from my APXs. May need to add a custom footbed but other than that awesome.

[Zooz]

You could always swap the holders out for Tuuks. I did and now they feel like butter. Not recommended since the mako utilizes a plastic outsole, but definitely worth it. If you go this route, use the Edge holders so that way they won't need to drill a hole for the screw (since I went with LS2, mine doesn't have a hole drilled, so I'll have to remove the holder when the steel is shot)

I think I'll try to stick with the mako holder at first because I like the idea of having a more aggressive pitch. I just can't get over the comfort of the boot. Felt great even without being baked. only a little nervous about the durability as some people have previously mentioned.

[Zooz]

First half of my game felt different but after that they felt awesome. Just what I was looking for when changing from my APXs. May need to add a custom footbed but other than that awesome.

When you say custom footbed... do you mean something like superfeet (currently use these on my X7.0s) or some actual custom orthotics that are molded to your fit by a specialist?

[mc88]

I think I'll try to stick with the mako holder at first because I like the idea of having a more aggressive pitch. I just can't get over the comfort of the boot. Felt great even without being baked. only a little nervous about the durability as some people have previously mentioned.

The only thing that I've found pitched was the steel. Otherwise, the holder by itself, felt pretty similar to the Tuuk LS2 pitch. 

 

Get some custom footbeds (molded if you got some $$ or generic will work) for this boot as the standard insoles are a bit "meh". They'll work okay, but I remember that they were pretty rough on the bottom of my feet (lots of rubbing and depending on your ice rink, your feet will freeze due to their thinness). 

[daveski7]

When you say custom footbed... do you mean something like superfeet (currently use these on my X7.0s) or some actual custom orthotics that are molded to your fit by a specialist?

Just  something with more substance .  Try them without after you get them baked and they might be fine.  Not much arch support but mostskates  come the same way except CCM RBZs

[Zooz]

You guys think superfeet will do? I could look into some customs if that's not going to work out. Like I said, I'm currently using superfeet in my vapors and I love them.

[Dupes]

Superfeet definitely fits, I tried mine when I got my Mako's.

[daveski7]

Had them rebaked and skated in them yesterday for 2hours and feet felt absolutely fine. The rest of the body not so much because there was only 1sub per side but atleast the  skates are good.

[mwallner]

skated in the makos for the first time last night. amazed at the comfort of the skate, but the skate is just a bit too shallow. also felt like they were lower to the ice than my old skates... i might add some shims in the skates later. anyone have any these issues?

[althoma1]

To me they feel like they're more streamlined/svelt than other skates (everything else I've tried seems a bit bulky in comparison), but no lower to the ice. They are fairly shallow depth wise below the 5th eyelet (mid and forefoot), but the depth is fine for me at the top of the skate and near the 3rd/4th eyelet (this is where most lacebite issues would occur).

[Zooz]

Anyone know the difference between the mako M8 and Mako 2 skates?

[daveski7]

M8 is just the next step down. Supposed to be even softer than the Mako 2 which is the top end of the 2. Not sure about quality difference though.

[Iceclone91]

Anyone know if they are gonna have a mako 3 this year?

[Buzz_LightBeer]

Yes I know that no they won't.

 

They're introducing a third tier M7, about $399 USD retail

[daveski7]

Probably the reason they are one of the if not theonly this year skate that hasn't gone on sale.