Bauer Vapor X5 Pro Intermediate Hockey Skates
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Intro & New Features
For Vapor’s 25th anniversary, Bauer is looking to upgrade the Vapor line to the best it can be for the speedy, agile payer. The Vapor X5 Pro is the next upgrade from the previous 3X Pro and offers a wide range of high-end features, including Aerofoam+ ankle padding, a 3D-lasted CURV composite boot, a Hydrolite liner, and Bauer’s newest innovation: the Powerfly holder.
Skate Fit Profile
The Vapor X5 Pro 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:
Boot Construction & Stiffness Profile
The quarter package of this skate is made of 3D-lasted CURV composite, which is a high-performance material known for its exceptional strength-to-weight ratio, providing a lightweight yet durable construction. This composite material is thermoformable, meaning it can be heat-molded to provide a customized fit and enhanced foot support. In addition, the material is also highly responsive, allowing for efficient energy transfer during skating strides.
Liner & Internal Padding
With the combination of the Hydrolite liner and Aerofoam+ ankle padding, the Bauer X5 Pro hockey skate offers a superior level of comfort, moisture management, and protection. Aerofoam+ is a high-quality padding that provides exceptional cushioning and support around the ankle, enhancing stability and reducing the risk of injury. This padding ensures a snug yet comfortable fit, allowing players to focus on their performance with confidence.
Lacing System
Similar to the previous generation, the Vapor X5 uses integrated injected facing, which was an innovative addition to the 3X Pro skate that enhances lateral stability, ensuring a secure lock between the foot and the skate. This tech is similar to the HyperFlex facing found in the Hyperlite but still takes a slightly more traditional take.
Tongue
The Bauer Vapor X5 Pro hockey skates come equipped with a pro stock 48oz felt tongue, which is sturdy with exceptional protection against lace bite and impact to ensure maximum comfort and support during intense gameplay. Its pro stock design ensures a professional-level fit, feel, and responsiveness, giving you the confidence to push your limits on the ice.
Steel/Runner/Profile/Blade Holder
Bauer’s new generation of Vapor skates debuts a brand new blade holder: the Powerfly holder.
This new holder builds off of Bauer’s original OD1N prototype project and is mildly experimental in its construction. The Powerfly holder is built with increased rigidity in the front and more flexibility in the back. The bar in the middle helps stabilize the system. Its strategic positioning in the heel helps maximize acceleration and agility when changing direction. The Powerfly holder will also be compatible with the Mach and previous skate models that fit the old Pulse holder.
The steel in Bauer’s upcoming high-end gear will be transitioning to Fly steel, which has been enhanced for greater response and power. The Fly steel series will include Bauer Fly-TI and Bauer Fly-X, and will only be compatible with the Powerfly holder; likewise, old Pulse steel will not fit in the Powerfly holder. The X5 Pro will come with the Fly-X runner.
Toe Cap
For a better overall fit and to negate any unused space within the boot, Bauer turned to using an asymmetrical toe cap, a concept that has been observed in previous high-end Bauer skates.
Insoles
The insole of the X5 skate is Bauer’s Lock-Fit footbed, which combines comfort with good control. Lock-Fit is designed with additional grip along the sides, so your feet can stay locked in place while you skate. This design also ensures you don’t lose power on the stride.
Graphics
Compared to the new HyperLite 2, the X5 Pro takes a darker grey appearance, with silver and red highlights near the heel and in the liner.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Category | Elite |
| Weight | 620g |
| Size | 4-6.5 Full & Half (Fit 1, 2, 3) |
| Quarter Package | 3D-Lasted CURV Composite |
| Liner | Hydrolite |
| Internal Padding | Aerofoam+ |
| Tongue | 48oz Felt |
| Insoles | Lock-Fit |
| Outsole | Digi Comp |
| Heat Moldable | Anaform Upper Moldable |
| Thermoformable | |
| Holder | Powerfly |
| Steel | FLY-X |
| Holder Warranty | 1 Year |
| Boot & Steel 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.***
