Hey all, brand new to the forum here and actually brand new to playing Hockey in general. Im shopping around for some new skates. I originally had some cheap CCM Tacks but had a lot of instep and arch pain. Im 6'0 225lbs (athletic build). And I am looking at the Nexus line of skates.
Anyway, would it be better to buy the N2700 w/ STEP Runners and Superfeet or Bauer Speedplate insoles or to just try and save get the N2900 stock (maybe upgrade the insoles).
Im still not the greatest skater but I am practicing a lot and wanting a skate I can kinda grow into and even play games in.
Thanls all for your help!
Nexus N2700 (Upgraded) vs N2900
Started by Letterkenny, Apr 30 2019 12:44 AM
3 replies to this topic
#2
Posted 01 May 2019 - 07:42 AM
You really need to just try on every pair of skates in your price range. Depending on how cheap your Supremes were they may different than the $200 price point and above. My recommendation is to get fitted properly by someone who knows what they are doing. If the shop has a Bauer scanner that's a good place to start but don't take that as a set in stone skate. I jumped on the scanner and it told me Vapors and the Vapors definitely do not fit my feet.
As for your original question no need for upgraded runners or insoles just yet. Some people love Superfeet some hate them. For me I hated them. I've never tried speed plates, but I have also tried the CCM low arch insole since I have flat arches and honestly, I still preferred the stock insole. Same goes for runners they aren't going to make you a better skater so take that extra money and take a skating class.
#3
Posted 01 May 2019 - 10:36 AM
Most of the people I've fitted for Nexus are bigger and denser people. It was fairly uncommon that someone was a Nexus fit, at least at my store. Not to say that you aren't.
I'd try on all the skates in the mid price point and don't shop by brand or model specifically. Go into it with an open mind. If you go into a decent shop, the most important thing is to discuss your skate issues and bring the skates you currently use with you. Low end skates aren't a good template for that model's fit necessarily.
There's nothing wrong with stock steel. I'd prefer stock steel and custom insoles/arch specific insoles.
I have high arches so it was important to get aftermarket insoles. Again, try them all on if available to you. Depending on your arch type there are many retail and custom options.
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#4
Posted 04 May 2019 - 11:04 PM
Most of the people I've fitted for Nexus are bigger and denser people. It was fairly uncommon that someone was a Nexus fit, at least at my store. Not to say that you aren't.
I'd try on all the skates in the mid price point and don't shop by brand or model specifically. Go into it with an open mind. If you go into a decent shop, the most important thing is to discuss your skate issues and bring the skates you currently use with you. Low end skates aren't a good template for that model's fit necessarily.
There's nothing wrong with stock steel. I'd prefer stock steel and custom insoles/arch specific insoles.
I have high arches so it was important to get aftermarket insoles. Again, try them all on if available to you. Depending on your arch type there are many retail and custom options.
+1 to this. I've had many customers come in requesting a Nexus skate simply because they have wide feet. Their feet may be wide but they don't have a thick foot to fill the volume of the boot. I'll get them to try the Nexus with a few other lines. Can't remember any of them buying a pair of Nexus.
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