Bauer Vapor X5 Pro Hockey Skates | Product Review

[@Hfamjam]

Great review our son is 8 he has a pare coming can’t wait to see his face

[@purehockey]

Thank you. That's awesome! We're excited for him!

[@istorichunter8807]

I still use the first generation of Bauer APX, does this 5X better than APX? APX is incredibly stiff and durable skates and I love them. The problem is they get old and currently I am looking for new pair of skates

[@purehockey]

The X5 Pro will also have a stiff boot with upgraded material/technology in the quarter package, steel, runner and tongue. You will definitely feel a difference in the new skates but won't take long to break in and get used to them.

[@istorichunter8807]

@ thank you for your prompt feedback much appreciated

[@bambusbjorn2328]

I have a pair built them to t blades , the best freestyle shoes i ever had

[@purehockey]

Glad you like them!

[@bambusbjorn2328]

Quick question , Whats better the 3x pro or the 5x pro

[@purehockey]

Both are great skates! The X5 Pro has a couple of upgrades; Includes the new Powerfly Holders, you can choose your steel between the FLY-TI or FLY-X, and a Digi Comp outsole. The 3X Pro are currently on sale, so depending on your budget, that could be a good option!

[@miguelh4750]

My review, good skate but cosmetically it will get dinged real fast. The plastic on the toe box is cheap (X3 is worse I think). My left inner foot bone kills me in these. I heat molded them but the padding is not sufficient or maybe I'm missing something ? I bought these without steel blades included is that common ? The old Bauer X were way stiffer. This skate boot is medium stiff imo. Overall the vapor line feels like it has more volume and width than previuous generations...

[@purehockey]

Bauer did start selling skates with the option to choose your steel on certain models, so if you didn't select any, then they would come without any. Thank you for the feedback on the skates!

[@MrHockey88562]

how does the technology in these compare to the vapor 1x skate?

[@purehockey]

The technology in this skate compared to the 1X pro would be similar. Both include CURV composite in the boot, comfort padding, and injected facing. Upgrades the X5 Pro would have is the Fly-X runner and the PowerFly holder.

[@robbyforty-four5092]

Any info on the different eyelets?

[@purehockey]

These eyelets have a similar look to the Vapor 3X Pro but to give the X5 Pro more durability, Bauer reinforced the top eyelets.

[@duhsq]

How would you compare them to hyperlite 1s?

[@purehockey]

The X5 Pro and HyperLite are similar skates, with the HyperLite having a few upgrades. The HyperLite is made with Cabon Curv Composite and has a HyperFlex outsole for maximum energy transfer and a stiffer boot. The liner and tongue will also differ. The X5 Pro does have the new holder, which is a nice upgrade. Both are great skates, so not a bad option depending on what your budget is. Check out our blog on the full 2023 Vapor line, which includes some comparison charts of previous models. www.purehockey.com/c/new-bauer-vapor-skates