The NEW TRUE Skates! | Full Review

I've been on these skates since they came on the market as VH Skates.
Learn about the new 2019 Custom True Skate and why I think so highly of them!

[@chrisb7780]

My kid has the same type of foot shape Pavel mentioned whereas she has a very wide toe box and thin heel. She also has a very small ankle. The new TF7s and TF9s make a True skate a little more affordable. Boot is stiff, tongue allows good forward flexion and the skate is baked to her foot and ankle which reduces space in the boot. First skate to actually fit, even in a wide boot. To put it into perspective she's a thin 10 year old kid in a men's size skate and no other brand has been able to solve the volume issue at the ankles. The skate seems to be flat foot friendly and comes with added arch support foam for insertion if needed.

[@tiputipu777]

I just got the True 7x skates this week and for the first time pretty much ever, I could skate with only a light amount of pressure/pain but, was able to be on the ice for easily an hour. Next skate was pretty much completely painless. At my worst, I could only be on the ice for 5 minutes at a time, and at our beer league games I had to sit in the locker room for about 5 minutes after the games before I could even put shoes on because my feet hurt so badly. Almost quit playing because of the pain, and ended up just accepting that playing will never be painless for me, since I was never gonna drop 1k for VH/True customs. I have slightly different sized feet with the left one being almost completely flat and longer, so my right boot would never fit. Also finally feel like I have skates that are actually the correct size. For my hockey hobby, True making stock skates was a God sent.

[@StillAliveAndKicking_]

100%

[@kells5447]

A video will never do the skates justice, it's truly something you have to wear and feel for yourself. The weight should have never been a concern to anyone outside if pro hockey. My only disappointment is durability. I have numerous signs of severe wear already and they are less than a season old. The liner is faded and peeling, the carbon fibre came peeling out of the box. Frustrating manufacturing issues you just don't see with the larger companies.

[@littlefurby2730]

Your not wrong

[@PavelBarber]

Thanks for your honest feedback. I experienced that on my first edition VH Skates. Haven't seen it on my True skates yet but time will tell.

[@littlefurby2730]

Hi pavel!!

[@QWERTO09]

Would you prefer something like ccm ft2 for $900 vs the true skates? I’m looking for that custom fit, but with durability issues, im scared I’m throwing money down the drain. I’ve had ccm 290’s for 5 years and they’ve been solid, but you can tell the stiffness is not the same anymore.

[@Willeexd1337]

They are handmade

[@mainCEtrain]

Honestly this is a great video to watch and only makes me more excited to finally pick up my pair of these skates at the end of the month!

[@TIKK1099]

I got these recently, love the skates, love the tongues, skated in the Shift holders once and had them changed out for TUUK's. So far so good.

[@mufasaunleashed]

Hey Pavel, Great video. You inspired me to get back out on the ice again after 5 years. Really enjoy the content you put out. Keep it up bud.

[@PavelBarber]

Thanks I'm so glad to see you're back on the ice. Remember if you enjoy it you should play it. Keep having fun and working hard Shaun.

[@MiltIV84]

The video I've been waiting for! Thanks!

[@johnwoernle2142]

Hey Pav, great video! Really taking these skates into consideration! I’ve had a lot of trouble with lace bite recently. Have you had any lace bite problems wearing the VH or True skates? Thanks!

[@Operaatoors]

I've been skating in CCM 50k for some time, and I feel very comfy in those. Skate maintainer suggested me to look forward to Verboro skates, but seems like those True skates are even nicer. Also, wanted to ask, is it possible to give away for sharpening blades only and have game/practice with other pair of blades, or sharpener anyway would need a boot to place that blade in and maintain?

[@S0larW1nd]

Curious: Has this video been sponsored by True? They offer life-time skates for free to sponsored players which is a big enticement of course, so it'd be nice to see unbiased side by side reviews with other custom skates.

[@ededdeh1960]

Skated on these for 3 months. Wish i got them sooner, the comfort and performance is unrivalled

[@hayezmohairbi]

Thx for the review, how do like marsblade against the ordinary blade holder? Is it worth it to play at your best?

[@tomokin777]

I still have 2 pairs of VH Skates and they are the best skates to this day.

[@nicholasgeorgiou8769]

Do you put the extra protection on the boot when your order? If so how much heavier would it make the skate overall

[@tomokin777]

I did not buy them with extra protection, so I cannot speak for that, but I am sure even with extra protection, they wont be that much heavier. Please ask the manufacturer if you are really concerned. They are not cheap, so I know you want all your questions answered before you pay your hard earned money. But I can tell you this. Custom made boots are super comfortable after they are broken in.

[@matrixmirage2148]

Man... I'd love to have one, but I can barely afford a $200 pair of skates

[@tomokin777]

everything is expensive these days.

[@lostindaklouds3188]

Vh? Vaughn hockey?

[@johnjay2865]

Hey, it started with the goalies!! We paved the way here. More of us on these before the “ skaters”. 😬😬👊🏾. Tampa’s 35 was an early user. Me too! Skates are the most comfy shoes I own!

[@sdchaps]

Not bad. Just the heel looks weird, and can we lose the chrome? Remember when boots were just black?

[@angusfrithsen300]

I love your videos and watch every one. you helped me become a better hockey player

[@PavelBarber]

Thanks for watching man your support is always appreciated

[@ndetail]

Hey Paval another great video! Wondering if you get your skates with the built in shock blockers? And if so have you noticed they made any differences?

[@PavelBarber]

No I didn't get mine with the shot blockers because I don't really get to play much haha.

[@s2clanneo]

Will be interesting to see what happens with steel for those holders. As far as I know, STEP was the only one making steel for those but since they got bought out, they may not be making steel for the TRUE holder anymore. TRUE might have to start making steel itself. What are your thoughts on that Pavel?

[@wayneyancey6422]

Will or would you mount your Marsblades on these new True boots? I have Marsblades on my CCMs.

[@distantreplaydotorg]

My current skates kill my feet (Bauer Vapor x2.6). I have a narrow heel, but need a wide toe box. Most toe boxes are abbrasive on the side. I'm also almost one full size different between left (larger) and right (smaller). I'm wondering if True is the way to go. I play pickup / beer league 2x a week.

[@proy9966]

I own a pair of 2019s and they are by far the best skates I have ever owned. Love the comfort.

[@protraining940]

Patrick Gelineau-Roy Are they heavy?

[@proy9966]

No, very light. Just like you would expect from a top of the line skate.

[@protraining940]

Patrick Gelineau-Roy oh ok wow because i’ve heard in the past that they are fairly heavy

[@proy9966]

@@protraining940 mine are not. After a full season of hockey I'm super happy with them. Most comfortable skates I have ever owned and I've been playing hockey for 30 years.

[@Cyndi35]

mostly I play goal but for the few times I skate out Im wondering if these skates would be a good buy for me any help would be appericated

[@jesussnibor5467]

You should review the HPC x1x stick it's amazing

[@mccarseat]

Is the bolt/rivet pattern the same for the Step holders and Marsblades?

[@gingerwolf84]

Sound great!!! Need to get that white balance down a little. So bright!!!

[@timothypaul2094]

I've been thinking about investing in a pair of true custom skates, but how is their durability? It's tough to justify spending the money if they aren't going to last that long.

[@brendanmurphy7472]

Do you notice a difference between the new true holder and the tuuk only thing holding me up from buying true is the holder I love the feel of the ice with the tuuk

[@lansm23]

I have the old true skates trying to replace runners with black step steel can I do this with the current holders?

[@itsaflyboything]

would you happen to have "duck" feet? I'm currently in a pair of OG Graf 709's EE++ that have been punched out like you wouldn't believe, and I can only recall once (that's once, in my lifetime) that I skated without pain (and that was probably something to do with a combination of cold outdoor temps and some dumb luck with lace pressure). I'm obviously hesitant to spend that kind of money again, especially when I can't even really skate at all (which foot pain probably has something to do with never really learning in the first place) I'm especially curious because of the leaps and bounds that regular skates have taken in the last 10-odd years in terms of their ability to be heat molded.

[@beckham3842]

Her Pavel. I have been a huge fan for a long time. Lioe what ur doing keep it up

[@vanessavargas1633]

I have last years model . Weight was a issue so I switched holders to Bauer . The only issue I have now is getting some pain on arches after skating with a lot of feet movement . I have flat feet and you can’t tighten skates to much even if it’s molded to wrap around foot snug . Haven’t had issues with durability. But I just wish I didn’t have pain in feet . Other than that I do love the skate .

[@andrewbates1651]

I just ordered mine and I am so excited to get them!

[@edwindude9893]

I bought some while in Canada. Brilliant skates.

[@pratchsiri9341]

how is the new true holder compare to the marsblade feeling?

[@roguewarr4662]

I remember skating like that when i was 19 years old ,that time i was wearing CCM TACS .Funny how skate boots have not changed that much in looks .1975-2020.

[@uprise7104]

pavel i love watching your youtube vidoes your so good at hockey i want to be as good as you

[@amirjon]

When do you know it’s tike for a new pair? I’ve had my trues for 3 seasons now, about 300 skates in total. But I can’t tell if the time has come for me to order a new pair!

[@glenholmgren1218]

LongTermCap When The “Loss of support” is noticeably affecting your game

[@apophenia2543]

Well I'm sold.. They look great too. I recently had to get a new pair of skates to replace mine from the 90's (not kidding), they could no longer put new holders on them boots were toast finally. I cannot get the same feel from these new era of Bauer skates, not even close. So if True can make it so my skates are comfortable again then I'm doing it.

[@EmpireWorldwideTrade]

would you put marsblade on these? cause they are heavy

[@mmink.]

Awesome skates!! (And awesome ODR)

[@cmlegend]

I had easton skates forever (12 years)...they somehow fit my feet very well so I bought 2 pairs of the same kind. Now that they done make them anymore, I tried 13 different pairs and the only one that is wide enough is Nexus 2700 EE which I bought last week. I had them punched, widen and modified but still hurt a little. I will keep trying for another month and if they keep hurting me, I will got with true skates.... At $1000 in Canada, it's hurts the wallet but hopefully not my feet. My feet are flat and wide so hopefully it will.work. Thanks for the video

[@diidaa769]

Those seem like the old design. Is it so that you can get the new skate with either old or new design?

[@MrMitchywoo]

I’m thinking of trying the new model here but I just got total custom CCM FT2 last summer so I still need to get some more use out of them first and to be honest, they are absolutely amazing. Always wanted Trues though

[@SessoDeluca]

I have custom ft2 also and they look almost new still after playing 3-4x a week all year.

[@SessoDeluca]

Oh and I love my ft2 also but I like new things

[@ianp7048]

The custom fit for my feet- large bunion, was beyond my expectations. Very comfortable.

[@PavelBarber]

haha you and me both man! My feet are so odd shaped so these are the only skates I can wear!

[@crazypuglover0531]

I just started skating last week and was wondering: those blade holders look bigger than mine, are they harder to skate with when you get bigger blade holders?

[@glenholmgren1218]

Crazypuglover05 no - easier ... for me. Only you will know for you

[@laronda10]

Only high end skate I've had that lasted me more than half a season. I'm on year two. My only gripe was I felt like I couldn't get a full extension at the end of my stride, but I was able to easily mod them to fix it

[@francoisleger-belanger6350]

what mod did you make?

[@sylvainbeauchamp5892]

Hello pavel witch t-Guard is better for the custom

[@LeifErikson27]

How does it compare to the original VH ice model?

[@JordanSmith-ko9lw]

How do the new holders compare to Tuuk holders?

[@brandonbingnear4576]

I really can't understand how you aren't in the league. Your skating ability is unbelievable not to mention you've got insane mitts

[@chop3625]

Goes to show you there happens to be much more than that. Dime a dozen brilliant skaters sitting on the couch....

[@theogolay4345]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@jacobbone5942]

Love your vids!!

[@ylliberishaj3253]

Awesome stick handling

[@acerock013]

i put these on my Be A Pro character in NHL20 and he felt a huge improvement in comfort and agility.

[@hoaxial2090]

Thomas Leaf 😂 does he feel a competitive edge on his competition?

[@IndigoTweed]

Will you put Marsblade on them?

[@chriscuddy633]

How good is the protection though?

[@Adjust91]

Your skating is insane. I sadly only have some Bauer NSX and my god the outside of my right foot KILLS 5 mins into skating. I'm still trying to learn turning and stopping but acceleration I'm quicker than most I've tested against 😂 maybe I need to invest in some more expensive skates.

[@chrisrobson2203]

I can't wait to get mine!

[@fromthe306]

Hey, I have a weird foot. Left foot is smaller in diameter around the heel and always feels like my foot isn't locked In. I have Bauer Supreme Total One and I like them but took lots of customization to feel decent. Could True skates be the answer to my smaller left foot??

[@PavelBarber]

Yes. They measure both feet so you'd be getting 2 different skates both customized to your individual feet.

[@fromthe306]

@@PavelBarber thanks for replying, are these skates a stiff as the top of the line models?

[@shean1411]

Love the channel

[@TSmith13]

I love mine, just wish they were a little more cleaned up

[@AnythingGaming96]

Great video Bacon!

[@andreasjonsson8075]

Are the toe cap also custom?

[@SouthCanada]

ive got the new pair, simply awesome!!! second pair in 2 years, these just compare to big box brands

[@feinded]

What shades you wearing?

[@owenator]

Pavel, 2:54 - not sure if you noticed but there's a small spelling error. Should be spelled "spare" (versus spair). Great review

[@OptimizeYourHealthPhD]

Won't be long and the competition will have a superior moldability boot imo. True simply were too heavy, too tall and too shallow for my high arch foot. These are nicer looking than the older models but they still have a ways to go imo. Still in custom bauer's and ft2 one piece.

[@maxwelln7296]

going in today to get the new model. I hope they work with flat feet

[@betweenthepipesgoalievideo7703]

They make Goalie skates like these?

[@ultimatesteve]

is it me or do the tuuk holders look really tall on these?

[@user-zt9vi3hg8l]

Pavel, what do you mean performance?

[@jacobmahoney649]

Do second part to the coaching with Instagram comments!

[@tommcmullin1307]

Desperately looking for a proper fitting skate. I have seen promotional videos for Bauer\CCM\True, and have made the following online comment: - Not sure if I can get excited about having my feet scanned for: width, length (left/right not the same), heel width, heel depth, instep/arch height, volume (ankle & instep)....AND THEN handed a pair off the wall. Is that really custom? - Hockey skate fit has been pretty well, unattainable, my entire hockey life. MY PROBLEM: flat feet, wide at the ball, narrow at the heel, extremely low instep, narrow ankles.......my foot just can't fill a skate. To compensate, I tighten the skate to where the lateral lace length across the tongue is short/narrow; the outcome is restricted forward ankle movement. The best I could ever do was to buy D width (having my toes jammed into a narrow ball/toe area). Then I raise my foot up using foam insoles + the "SUREFOOT arch support insole". I have even gone to the extreme of gluing an extra layer of phelt on the inside of the tongue. An ounce of physics knowledge will tell you that my fit issues can't be rectified by "skate baking"; my wallet has been sucked into that one. - Basically, I need a skate with less sidewall or UPPER height; narrow heel and wide ball would be nice as well. I would pay anything to get that. YOURS, 1BOXTOM

[@chrismorrell746]

Hey where do you get that camera attachment that sticks out of your back?

[@nicholasgeorgiou8769]

Amazon had them

[@chrismorrell746]

What is it called

[@hybridszn6600]

what kind of stick do you use? flex? curve?

[@emerystephens9925]

True ax9

[@jamesehl4656]

I love your vids

[@JamesRWeise]

I wonder what will happen now that CCM bought Step...

[@jaes1812]

Ive always been a graf guy, but i finally upgraded to the Bauer hyperlites and not too impressed. I dont think its the skates tho. Its me. I think i would be more of a true guy coming from grafs. I also like the simple design with true. I realized i rather have all black skates over the hyperlites look lol

[@SessoDeluca]

Are these the TF Pro?

[@Twin-cr7mo]

I don't apologize for my skates not looking like the traditional skates that haven't changed since the sixties. I have plantar fasciitis in both feet and arthritis in one and gout. With these skates, i feel none of it. Hard to get on. But once you do. Oh man

[@yeetuspeetus6598]

the camera makes step steel look so small lmao😂😂

[@SpookyYT29]

love ur vids

[@josephansorie677]

what shin guards is he using?

[@JonathanEsposito-dr5pf]

Wow those are awesome

[@thirstfast1025]

Suuuuure, you can skate through the snow, let's see some of that fancy dangly dangling in there.... LOL! Nice skates!

[@jtkelly251]

What skates did you use prior to vh?

[@PavelBarber]

Bauer Supremes.

[@owenmorgan8742]

What’s the highest level of hockey you got to??

[@myChannel-tn3ly]

How do they compare to Bauer and CCM custom!? Bauer and CCM you’re losing out on potential customers if you don’t send Barber a pair

[@jtkelly251]

Trues vs a bauer or ccm full custom? Why you pick true ?

[@PavelBarber]

Because True was the first to offer a fully cusomized boot that fit my foot and felt great. No pain, great performance. I have yet to test Bauer or CCM's customization so I can't say which is better. But I can say for certain the fit from True (and VH) has been perfect for me on every single pair.

[@griffina3917]

I’m not sure if you are aware of this type of stick. The Jet Speed Team. It is a “pro stock” type stick that uses standard blade curves and flexes. The stick is used mainly by u18 players. I would really appreciate a review of one if that is possible

[@emerystephens9925]

Same I use a jetspeed too,

[@ChristhePiss_1]

I play lacrosse I love their lacrosse gear

[@ivangutierrez2539]

the one thing stopping me from getting them is I've heard that their really really stiff, are they?

[@RecordedYou]

Shoot if they are, they might be better for Redbull's Skate Cross

[@mmink.]

You probably will have to bake them

[@jatollar]

I think I bought mine right before True bought VH, but I don't see anything other than improvements to the original design and aesthetics. I like a lot of ankle flexibility. I think he mentioned a slightly stiffer tongue which I wouldn't like. The skates are not stiff, but they are extremely responsive because they fit so well. The lower is carbon fiber which is stiff, but it transitions to a bakeable material that is much more flexible than regular skates. I still leave the top eyelet undone so my ankles have maximum flexibility. As far as I know, they still have an option for a stiffer upper material as well. You definitely must bake the skates otherwise you won't be able to put them on for the first time. Mine are the heavy old ones and while I'd love to try the new True skates, I don't really feel the need to because VH from 3 years ago are so freaking good. I think you'll love them.

[@MrRyanxdavey]

Stiffness is what you pay for when you get higher tier skates... you bake them when you get them, it's an extra long baking process vs regular skates. You won't have trouble fitting your foot in after baking. But the stiffer the boot, the better for you as a skater.

[@glenholmgren1218]

Jeffrey Tollar Yeah, loves me my old Easton 1500’s so I bought Mako’s from online store when they came out, thinking “Easton wouldn’t change the footbed...” WRONG! High arch (I have FLAT, pronating feet and high arches KILL me) So would love to get custom fitted (NOT merely baked) boots with flatter footbeds. I add the perfect degree of arch (for ME) with Super Feet insoles, so I can adjust depth and feel to my liking. No can do with high arched footbeds. 🙃🤨

[@spencerwhite3026]

Got my first pair this summer, been loving the performance but after around an hour my feet start hurting 🙁

[@dylancha3030]

Have you considered baking them

[@martinhajnik9457]

@@dylancha3030 that's something you're supposed to do

[@samualroth1853]

Highly suggest going to your local pro shop and seeing what they can do to get you in a Bauer

[@spencerwhite3026]

Dylan Cha I did

[@bratprince11]

Hey Spencer...how tight are you tying the laces? I've had my 2 piece goalie skates for about 2 months now and they're the most comfortable skates I've ever owned. However, a couple of times, I've found it's very easy to tie them too tight when I wasn't paying attention. They are so form fitting, I have to make a conscious effort to tie them snug but not tight. When I do that, I have no pain whatsoever.

[@SuperSokol7]

Did you have to bake them?

[@lostvlog6857]

I wish I could skate like this guy...

[@seanfleming1005]

Can anyone comment of True's sizing? Are they the traditional 1 size smaller than shoe?

[@alexiscalliou1444]

Fit a size 11 wide shoe and with True I wear a 9R and they fit great

[@shomurakamisan]

Why do u wear shin guards inside those pants? Ur pants could get damaged when u slide on the ice.

[@jacobnordzell6060]

How much are they

[@elijahmaj4483]

Nice skate

[@aidenmusic5870]

Pavel barber looks and plays like Kyle Connor

[@jimmypage6873]

I want this skates