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#1 daveski7

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Posted 01 March 2023 - 08:39 PM

Does anyone have any opinions on these 3 skates as far as similarities and differences? Obviously 2 are at highest price point and one is the next down. I have read about all of them just wondering if anyone has personal experience with them. Thanks, Dave

#2 Dupes

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Posted 04 March 2023 - 06:02 AM

How about AS-V Pro?
In my experience is a superior skates in terms of comfort and fit. 

 

I didnt like the fit of the FT4 Pro's or 100k's.


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#3 daveski7

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Posted 04 March 2023 - 03:45 PM

Slightly softer boot is what I am after. As v is the stiffer of the 3 models.

#4 Golden Gate Sharpening

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  • LocationNorthern California

Posted 04 March 2023 - 04:05 PM

I'd look into the 90K's if you can find a pair in your size. They're extremely comfortable, flexible enough for to get nice forward flex on your strides, but still plenty stiff and durable enough for beer league hockey. I love my pair with Superfeet Comfort insoles, XS tongues, and Step Blacksteel. They broke in nicely after one bake and a two hour ice session. I was lucky and found a brand new pair on SLS for $225 shipped. The eyelets and tongues aren't the best, but the rest of the boot is great. The 90K's are a two-piece boot with standard outsole and plastic midsole, while the 100K are a one-piece boot with carbon midsole. I have both boots and IMO the 90K are more comfortable. 

 

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The FT4's are also a good option if you want the one-piece boot. Just like the 90K's, the eyelets and tongues aren't the best, but those are both very easy to replace. The FT4 Pros are a bit stiffer than the 100K's, but both are pro-level boots and fit very similarly, at least in the REGULAR fit. 


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#5 daveski7

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Posted 04 March 2023 - 04:17 PM

I grabbed a pair of 100ks for the second time as the first pair seemed to have something wrong with the toe box. These seem to be much better. Will give them a go soon and see how they fare

#6 Golden Gate Sharpening

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  • LocationNorthern California

Posted 04 March 2023 - 04:22 PM

Enjoy the 100K's! I also had the toebox rivet problem on my first pair of 100K's in early 2021. My newer ones (manufactured in late 2022) fixed that problem. 


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#7 BesToss

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Posted 04 March 2023 - 04:25 PM

I have both 100K and FT4 Pro. The top-3 eyelets of FT4 pro are much closer to your ankles and the top of the boots wrap your ankles almost in a way similar to True. Also, FT4 Pro has thinner ankle pads, tighter heels, and less front foot volume.