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[jgp799]

Anybody know what the VH/True Pro Skate codes translate too? I know the first two are the players initials followed by the size of the skate, I believe, but I am lost after that. Here is an example of one > AM11317N

[sharks_throwaway]

Date of manufacture is the next three (or four) digits; so in the example you cited, that pair was manufactured March of 2017.

Not sure about the “N”, although both custom pairs I’ve had made have also had that designation (and my skates were very what I would consider to be very normal).

[jgp799]

Thanks, I have mostly seen N as the suffix too but have also seen some that end in ST.

[Monty22]

I confirmed via my LHS who asked a True rep- N is in fact "Normal" last.   other letters typically indicate upgrades-  The "ST" mentioned above is standard tongue. 

[blazer88]

Can anyone translate this code  SA8316N

[mziegler]

SA is person's initials

 

8/3/16 is the date 

 

N is normal

[blazer88]

Can anyone translate this code  SA8316N

sellers is saying this pair is closest to 7.5D ( which is my size in jetspeeds & vapor's ) , but no box. anywhere a # size , would be printed on skate / liner ?

[mziegler]

There won't be a specific size anywhere. Best tells are either to get the skate the previous owner is coming from and take it from there. Also there should be a sticker under the insole (not the red footbed) that indicates the size (of the insole, not the skate - but they'll be close). Doesn't mention half sizes so I assume the insole would say 7 or 8.  

[gosinger]

When asking the sellers of used VH around these parts, they were all able to provide the electronic order form, which gives you a decent idea about the size since it contains:

* Previous skate & size

* Previous holder & size

 

With those two bits of information you can usually figure it out.

[blazer88]

Any feedback on buying new or used true skate's , that was not scanned to your feet & seller said was your size. Did it work out Ok or was not a good fit.

[Buzz_LightBeer]

I bought second hand VH's. No issue with the fit, they loosened up after a bit of wear, so I threw a slightly thicker footbed in and have been on them over a year

[DocNoyes]

Any feedback on buying new or used true skate's , that was not scanned to your feet & seller said was your size. Did it work out Ok or was not a good fit.

I wear Aaron Dell's VH goalie skates and Joe Pavelski player skates and didn't even get the rebaked.  The are amazing.

[fpm39]

Bought second hand trues, guy wore similar sized Bauer’s and the trues fit great. Couple of baking tweaks and I wasn’t in business. Will add the caveat I was able to try them on before buying.

[gosinger]

Same here, used VH, previous owner was rocking 9D in Vapors before (I am 8.5EE in Vapors) and the skate did fit perfectly after a bake.

Also have a kinda "strange" project going on, converting a pair of goalie VH to player skates. Prior owner was amazed I could even fit my foot into the skate without the shoehorn let alone baking

[blazer88]

well, pulled the trigger on this deal. getting a pair of brand new pro stock VH's , made in 8 /16. hope they work out.

[blazer88]

What would a size 8 ( in the code ) be in foot / shoe size ? Thanks

[mziegler]

It wouldn't. Only indication of size would be holder size and footbed size.

[blazer88]

been reading some people & listing's for VH / True skate's say, size 7,8,9 Ect & # after the 1st 2 letters is the size #. This is untrue ?

[mziegler]

First 2 letters is the persons initials

Numbers are the date they were made

[blazer88]

 Not build code , but these True pro stocks had size sticker on bottom of footbed & box.