Nike/Bauer Skates - will they still make them?

[bjvaustin]

I am the owner of some old Bauer inline skates (I tried Mission, CCMs, and Nikes and they just didn't "work for my feet"). Now after a few years, I'm looking into a new pair as the old are worn out. While looking around the various brands/types, I noticed that both the Nike and the Bauer websites are completely devoid of inline skates. In fact, many of the online retailers only carry a small selection of sizes (usually implying small inventory or a phase out/clearance).

Did Nike/Bauer announce that they aren't making inline skates any longer, are they just really lousy marketeers, or are they holding something back for some new introduction later in the year?

[DannyG]

you might be stuck with the phase-out situation here...

most people wouldn't give 2 cents for anything Nike, although Bauer was a high quality brand for decades...certainly respect that they work for you, everybody has one particular model that does that, bad luck that it's Bauer for you...

Try Tour...

<font color=purple>DannyG</font color=purple>

[jdhockey72]

Also you could get an ice hockey skate and mount a roller chassis on it. That's what I do because I like the feel of a Bauer boot as well.

[ChiMagic19]

Go to epuck.com, they have the new bauer and Nike skates for inline. Not very impressed by them, but a good price nonetheless.

[joe88gta]

I am currently using Nike Hi-HO Silver skates. I feel that they are by far the most comfortable skates I have ever worn.Not sure what new skates will be made but I am very happy with them.I also have a pair of nike roller daddys that are very simlar(had lower bearings and wheels on them from Nike. I am selling them for 100.00 if you are interested size 12d ( 13 shoe)

[bjvaustin]

They do indeed have a new year model for inlines. I guess the answer to my question is that they are lousy marketeers.

Thanks.

[RichardGraham]

Hi bjvaustin,

Guess I have to agree with you... if they were smart marketers, they'd be advertising on IHC! /wtimages/icons/wink.gif

Sincerely,

Richard Graham
Editor
Inline Hockey Central