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[bluhmd]

Just a fun topic, and personal preference. I've been absent here for a bit , but want to be more active on the site. It's been done before, but wanted to see where everyone is now. Top 3 in the post. Fit, durability/longevity, and sty.

1. Bauer 8090
2. Bauer 1X 2.0
3. Bauer One95

[Golden Gate Sharpening]

1. Easton Mako II - The best performing skates for me. They're my favorite overall skates due to foot wrap, comfort, and performance. Not the most durable skates, so I try my best to keep them maintained.  Easton Mako M7 & M8 included. 

2. CCM Ribcor 70K - The overall most comfortable skates for me. They're a bit clunky and not as form-fitting as the Makos or True Catalyst, but they're super comfortable and perfect for stick time and pond hockey. 

3. True Catalyst Pro - These are a great mix of performance and comfort. Durability seems to be a bit weak, but I added shot blockers to mine which helps a lot. 

4. True Hzrdus Pro

5. CCM Ribcor 80K

 

Honorable mentions that I own or have owned in the past, but don't quite make the top 5: CCM Ribcor 90K, Graf 9035, Reebok 11K. 

[Scdp99]

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[bluhmd]

https://m.youtube.co...h?v=CNPTmRVPsQw

You're not wrong. If I could've taken this skate, with an 8090 fit. That would be it.

[Cavs019]

1. Bauer One90
2. Bauer One95
3. Bauer X60

4. Vapor 10
5. Graf 703
Honorable mention for pure sty: Fedorov Air Zooms.

[CerebralHockey]

1. Vapor xxx
2. Vapor 10
3. Mako 2
4. Supreme 7000
5. Vapor X60

[jgp799]

Vapor 2X Pro Mosoca with 1X 2.0 tongue

[flip12]

Honorable mention for pure sty: Fedorov Air Zooms.

The Air Accel Elite from ‘97 or the original design from ‘96 that he hated?

[Miller55]

1. Easton Mako 2
2. Mission S500
3. Bauer Nexus 1000

Honorable mentions include 8090, One95s, Vapor XX, 11k Great Whites and Graf G9000

[iceman8310]

1. One95s
2. VH footwear
3. Vapor 10s
4. Micron mega air 90s

[Mdwsta4]

I really liked the 2nd gen Bauer X900 from 2017 or so. Simple looks, solid boot, super durable (for me). Now I like the fit of True skates although durability and looks are questionable. I forget the model names, but I had a pair of Bauer Supremes that had a blue X on the bottom of midsole and CCM Tacks with kevlar and a white strap looking thing that wrapped around the back that I always liked the looks of. 

[xstartxtodayx]

Micron Mega Air 90's and Graf 705's for me.  Modern skates are all amazing but those two from the mid 90's will always have a special place in my heart.