Bauer Vapor X4 Intermediate Hockey Skates
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For Vapor’s 25th anniversary, Bauer is looking to upgrade the Vapor line to the best it can be for the speedy, agile player. The Vapor X4 is the next upgrade Performance skate and offers great features at an even greater price. Features include a 3D-lasted CURV composite quarter package, memory foam ankle padding with a comfort edge and sublimated liner, and a Form Fit footbed.
Skate Fit Profile
The Vapor X4 skates come in Bauer’s Fits 1, 2, and 3, which is a concept that debuted in 2020. This was a great innovation, considering how the three lines, Vapor, Supreme, and Nexus, all historically had their own fits, despite performing differently. Now, those with narrower feet for example can enjoy the powerful stride enhancements that come with the Supreme line. Below is how the Bauer Fit System compares to previous years’ Bauer Skates:
Fit 1 = Low Volume, Narrow width (closest aligned to the Vapor fit profile)
Fit 2 = Medium Volume, Medium Width (closest aligned to the Supreme fit profile)
Fit 3 = High Volume, Wide Width (closest aligned to the Nexus fit profile)
Choosing the right fit profile is a key element in deciding which skate and fit best suits you. Here at The Hockey Shop, we have a team of experts, as well as our very own Bauer 3D scanner that can help you into the correct size and fit to keep you at your best.
Boot Construction & Stiffness Profile
The boot’s 3D-lasted CURV composite quarter package ensures a lightweight yet durable build and provides excellent responsiveness and support during gameplay. The Digi Comp outsole enhances energy transfer, allowing for explosive acceleration and quick turns on the ice, and the Anaform Upper allows for amazing thermoformability in the skate for a customized fit.
Liner & Interal Padding
The Bauer Vapor X4 hockey skate is designed with a focus on comfort and performance, incorporating advanced liner and internal padding technologies. The memory foam ankle padding contours to the shape of the ankle, providing a customized fit and excellent support. The Comfort Edge along the top enhances overall comfort and reduces pressure points on the turn while skating and the sublimated liner’s moisture-wicking properties are there to help keep your feet dry and comfortable.
Lacing System
The skate features the Motion Flex facing, which allows for increased forward flexion and range of motion, promoting a more natural stride and agility on the ice. Additionally, the skate utilizes traditional eyelets for a familiar and reliable lacing system that allows for easy adjustments and a secure fit.
Tongue
the felt tongue provides a traditional feel and helps to disperse lace bite pressure ensuring enhanced comfort during gameplay. skate sublimated liner can also be found along keep you comfortable dry. steel holder features tuuk lightspeed edge for quick effortless blade changes. paired with ls pulse ss runner this combination ensures excellent retention durability allowing precise turns acceleration. comes stock profile which good balance between stability agility.
Toe Cap
better overall fit negate any unused space within boot bauer turned using an asymmetrical concept that has been observed in previous high-end skates. insoles vapor x4 uses form footbed is made of contoured foam material molds shape player foot over time. provide personalized improves by reducing points enhancing stability. graphics looks very similar x5 pro black base red but lighter white speed accents on sides boot. logo seen clearly back silver.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Category | Performance |
| Weight | 760g |
| Size | 4-6.5 Full & Half | Fit 1, 2, 3 |
| Quarter Package | 3D-Lasted CURV Composite Digi Comp |
| Liner | Sublimated Liner w/Comfort Edge |
| Internal Padding | Memory Foam |
| Tongue | Pro Stock 40oz Felt |
| Insoles | Form Fit |
| Outsoles | Digi Comp |
| Heat Moldable | Yes |
| Thermoformable | Anaform Upper |
| Holder | TUUK Lightspeed Edge |
| Steel | LS Pulse SS 10' |
| Holder Warranty | 1 Year |
| Steel Warranty | 90 Days |
| Boot Warranty | 90 Days |
| Skate Size | USA | EU | UK | CM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 5.5 | 37.5 | 4.5 | 23.5 |
| 4.5 | 6 | 38 | 5 | 23.9 |
| 5 | 6.5 | 38.5 | 5.5 | 24.3 |
| 5.5 | 7 | 39 | 6 | 24.7 |
| 6 | 7.5 | 40.5 | 6.5 | 25.1 |
| 6.5 | 8 | 41 | 7 | 25.5 |
Skate Fit Profile
The Supreme Mach skates come in Bauer’s Fits 1, 2, and 3, which is a relatively new concept that debuted in 2020. This was a great innovation, considering how the three lines, Vapor, Supreme, and Nexus, all historically had their own fits, despite performing differently. Now, those with narrower feet for example can enjoy the powerful stride enhancements that come with the Supreme line. Below is how the Bauer Fit System compares to previous years’ Bauer Skates:
- Fit 1 = Low Volume, Narrow width (closest aligned to the Vapor fit profile)
- Fit 2 = Medium Volume, Medium Width (closest aligned to the Supreme fit profile)
- Fit 3 = High Volume, Wide Width (closest aligned to the Nexus fit profile)
Choosing the right fit profile is a key element in deciding which skate and fit best suits you. Here at The Hockey Shop, we have a team of experts, as well as our very own Bauer 3D scanner that can help you into the correct size and fit to keep you at your best.
Hockey Player Skate Sizing Guide
- Things to consider:
- Age
- Measurement from longest point of foot (cm)
When sizing for the correct size of a skate, we always advise taking the measurements below from a sitting position and not standing upright. Additional weight on your foot/feet can skew your result and misrepresent your foot size. The reason for this is that as you put your full weight on your feet, the arch of your foot will collapse and cause your foot to appear wider or longer than it actually is.
As well, please be aware that skate sizes and shoes sizing do not match exactly. As a general guideline, skate's size 1 - 1 ½ sizes smaller than shoes.
It is ideal for a player to have a tight, snug fit both in length and width as this will provide the best performance and durability. If a skate is too big you will feel your feet slide around and you will not get the full performance out of the skates and can also develop calcium deposits - Haglund’s Deformity or “Bauer Bumps” for lack of a better term although this issue doesn’t only occur with Bauer models.
An Ideal Fit
Stand with your skates laced and your heel snug in the heel cup. Your toes should just barely feather the end of the toe box. Bend forward into a skating stance. Your toes should pull back slightly from the toe box. Once heat fit, your foot should slide back into the foams of the skate and the length you felt in your skating stance will more-or-less become you standing size.
To obtain the measurement above you will need a soft tape measure and a pen. Start by placing the tape measure flat along the ground in a straight line. Sitting in a chair, place your foot down with the longest point of your foot (usually big toe, or second toe) in line with the edge of the tape measure. Make sure you keep your weight off of your foot. Take a pen and mark the tape measure where the edge of your heel ends. Record this length in cm. This measurement will correspond with the sizing charts in each brand below, if you do not see your exact measurement, select the size with the next size increment above your measurement (i.e. you measure 24.9 cm, you would select 25.1 cm or Size 6).
Sizing Children for Growth Room
If you are purchasing skates for your child, it is common and usually recommended to add some additional room in the skate to increase the last, we recommend no more than 1 full size. Feet stop growing around ages 15 – 15 ½, and from ages 14 - 15 ½ we would recommend adding only half (1/2) a size in length. Follow the same measurement instructions as above, once you obtain your true size move up ½ or 1 size.
***Sizing of skates is very preference based and these measurements will not guarantee a fit that is right for you. Please use these as general guidelines, for the most accurate fit we always recommend getting measured by a professional skate fitter at our store or your local pro shop.***
