Intro & New Features
The Bauer Vapor X Shift Pro Hockey Skates have been specifically designed for Source for Sports and delivers tremendous value in an elite level skate.
Skate Fit Profile
Like the HyperLite, the Vapor X Shift Pro features the Performance Skate Fit System as well. The classic D and EE widths have been replaced in this size range by Fit 1, Fit 2, and Fit 3. This may sound confusing, however, this allows you the freedom to wear different options in the Bauer family.
Previously you based your decision on the traditional “Vapor Fit”, “Supreme Fit”, or “Nexus Fit”. Now all 3 skate fits are available to wear with “Supreme Features”, or “Vapor Features”, whichever aligns with your preference. Below is how the new Bauer Skate Fit System compares to previous years’ of 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)
Boot Construction & Stiffness Profile
Bauer has constructed the Vapor X Shift Pro with the focus on performance level hockey players. It’s lightweight and offers top of its class thermoforming composite. This allows you to get a nice mold and wrap of the boot to your foot. Comfort Edge Padding compliments the top of the boot nicely to nullify bites when stopping and performing aggressive tight turns.
Liner & Internal Padding
The Vapor X Shift Pro comes out of the box with a game day ready feel. With Bauer’s new Fit System, getting into the Shift Pro is seamless. The X Shift Pro features the 1 Piece Hydrolite liner to provide a great grip of the foot and moisture management to keep you as dry as possible. The liner also offers a new wear patch in the more commonly worn down areas to increase the longevity of the skate. Pairing this with Bauer’s Memory foam interior, this boot delivers exceptional comfort while still maintaining a snug ankle wrap.
Holders/Steel
The Vapor X Shift Pro comes with Bauer’s new Powerfly holder and Fly-X premium steel which provides increased sharpening life with improved edge bite.
