Place a vote for the most comfortable inline skates ever!

[jasonbenjamin]

I'm taking a poll to see which model of inline skates wins with the most votes for "MOST COMFORTABLE EVER." I'm about to start playing hockey again, and need to buy a brand new pair of skates. My budget is about $200, which immediately makes me look at Tour Code Red's. I know Mission, and many other brands make skates in the $200 range, including CCM and Reebok. Any advice at all would be great. If you LOVE your skates (or hate them) post a reply!

Thanks,
Jason

[dirtybird14]

Bauer Mega 30-90s. They don't make 'em anymore, but if you can find a pair somewhere online, snatch 'em. They're super comfortable. I have, however, heard that they're not so great if you have really narrow feet.

They're also built like a tank. I'm just replacing mine now, and I've played five seasons of roller hockey on 'em, with typically 30-50 games per season. I've probably strapped them on 350 times with games, practices, pick-up, etc...and they still have some life left in 'em!

[DannyG]

I recommend most Tour or Mission models.

My experience with Bauer-Nike is limited to others' commentary, which is split 50/50, love/hate.

over 2500 hours in my Gear Stubbies, bought four years ago for $39.95...go figure.

However, if you can find a pair still extant, the Mission D-Limited's from about five/six years back are the lightest, strongest, most comfortable sake ever made.

This was an experiment by Mission at the time. Sakte companies typically come up with four or five models in price ranges from $129-$499 each year. They, of course, set up the production of each model to accommodate sales in each price range...

One year, the guys at Mission decided to see what would happen if they made a skate with the best technology, the best materials available, and the fastest, strongest, lightest, most advanced design possible, paying no attention to cost or price.

The Mission D-Limited was truely all the above, and the initial MSRP was $799, or maybe $899? I don't remember exactly...I saw a pair in Atlanta going for $399 and would have bought them on the spot, if I had the money...

Good luck in your quest...please let us know the results of the poll and any testing you are doing, eh?

[theshinenz]

Have a look on ebay, theres a shop that sells tour code e-2's for $199US, just got some and they are great, search for "Tour e-2" and you'll find them down the bottom, wicked deal.

Cheers:)

[born2runPROgm]

I would go for the new ccm vectors. Incredibly comfortable and easy to get used to...

but... without the $200 restrictions, my vote for my comfortable skate "ever" would be the onld white fedorov nike air accel elites. they were life $3-400 though.

[AZHockeyGuy]

The most comfortable skates EVER? It has to be the Gear Chandlers from back in the day made by Todd Trickle. Hands down. Anyone that had the pleasure of skating in them knows what I am talking about.

[hockeynuts]

Tour-tour-tour-i Like Tour.

[hockeydoc]

[quote=DannyG;33983]

One year, the guys at Mission decided to see what would happen if they made a skate with the best technology, the best materials available, and the fastest, strongest, lightest, most advanced design possible, paying no attention to cost or price.

The Mission D-Limited was truely all the above, and the initial MSRP was $799, or maybe $899? I don't remember exactly...I saw a pair in Atlanta going for $399 and would have bought them on the spot, if I had the money...
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Sorry, but this is how I feel about these. I like the 10K's

I own 2 pairs. There have been many people claiming they were the best, but that is B.S.!!!

They were ok. The boot fit and feel was very similar to the Pure Fly ice boot. However, it broke down quite quick. The chassis was good. The weight was I believe slightly lighter than the D1C's. I really like a supple fit boot, with soft ankles for lots of flex so I didn't mind them breaking down so much, but my Type "M"'s have out lasted them 8 to 1. My Type "M"'s are still going, and have been use for 4 years on 1 pair. The "D" limited's have only gone for 2 years rotating 2 pairs and are both broke down severely. So now I only use them in lower leagues and to ref in, as they are so broke down they are quite comfortable and manueverable, but no support for speed. I were my 4 year old Type "M"'s in A league games.

The Proto VSI w/ carbon fiber chassis is similar in weight to the "D" Limited. I own 2 pairs of those also and they to are still going strong. A little ankle break down but not bad. I have not worn the VSI's as much as the others but they are over 5 years old and still good.

Bottom line IMO is the "D" limited's were way over priced, over hyped, average skates. They are better than the D and D1 series skates but not better enough to be worth any extra money. I now have a pair of 10K's and they are by far the lightest skates, even without the carbon wheels, as I changed those out for rivisions before I weighed them.

I have heard very reputable people hale the "D" Limited's as the greatest, and I don't believe Mission even made some of the claims these same persons have made, but either way it does not matter cause they are all bogus. They were good skates when new, not great, and not very good after a fair amount of use. So for the money they were the worst investment in skates I've ever made. I do believe I've been very fair as I gave them 2 shots to prove themselves to me. I payed more for each pair than I have ever paid for any other skates, and they combined lasted the least.

I hope that helps.

So far I really love the 10K's, so I'll let you know in 2 years if they last, but new they are great. I am not thrilled with the Rivisions so far though, I think I'll stick with Rink Rat's Hornets...

[hockeydoc]

However, if you can find a pair still extant, the Mission D-Limited's from about five/six years back are the lightest, strongest, most comfortable sake ever made.

This was an experiment by Mission at the time. Sakte companies typically come up with four or five models in price ranges from $129-$499 each year. They, of course, set up the production of each model to accommodate sales in each price range...

One year, the guys at Mission decided to see what would happen if they made a skate with the best technology, the best materials available, and the fastest, strongest, lightest, most advanced design possible, paying no attention to cost or price.

The Mission D-Limited was truely all the above, and the initial MSRP was $799, or maybe $899? I don't remember exactly...I saw a pair in Atlanta going for $399 and would have bought them on the spot, if I had the money...


Sorry, but this is how I feel about these. I like the 10K's

I own 2 pairs. There have been many people claiming they were the best, but that is B.S.!!!

They were ok. The boot fit and feel was very similar to the Pure Fly ice boot. However, it broke down quite quick. The chassis was good. The weight was I believe slightly lighter than the D1C's. I really like a supple fit boot, with soft ankles for lots of flex so I didn't mind them breaking down so much, but my Type "M"'s have out lasted them 8 to 1. My Type "M"'s are still going, and have been use for 4 years on 1 pair. The "D" limited's have only gone for 2 years rotating 2 pairs and are both broke down severely. So now I only use them in lower leagues and to ref in, as they are so broke down they are quite comfortable and manueverable, but no support for speed. I were my 4 year old Type "M"'s in A league games.

The Proto VSI w/ carbon fiber chassis is similar in weight to the "D" Limited. I own 2 pairs of those also and they to are still going strong. A little ankle break down but not bad. I have not worn the VSI's as much as the others but they are over 5 years old and still good.

Bottom line IMO is the "D" limited's were way over priced, over hyped, average skates. They are better than the D and D1 series skates but not better enough to be worth any extra money. I now have a pair of 10K's and they are by far the lightest skates, even without the carbon wheels, as I changed those out for rivisions before I weighed them.

I have heard very reputable people hale the "D" Limited's as the greatest, and I don't believe Mission even made some of the claims these same persons have made, but either way it does not matter cause they are all bogus. They were good skates when new, not great, and not very good after a fair amount of use. So for the money they were the worst investment in skates I've ever made. I do believe I've been very fair as I gave them 2 shots to prove themselves to me. I payed more for each pair than I have ever paid for any other skates, and they combined lasted the least.

I hope that helps.

So far I really love the 10K's, so I'll let you know in 2 years if they last, but new they are great. I am not thrilled with the Rivisions so far though, I think I'll stick with Rink Rat's Hornets...

[missionhockey19]

The new mission syndicate boss skates are without doubt the most comfortable skate i have ever worn. very light too...maybe im just used to new skates and prototypes but i noticed a big difference when skating in missions new line.

you can either reply or PM me if you have any questions

-Stephen Campbell

[MotherPucker21]

i stand by Tour skates. I had Missions for 2 weeks and gave them to a friend becuase they were horribly uncomfortable (in my opinion).

[Wooten #21]

I have these skates http://www.inlinewarehouse.com/descpage.html?pcode=1028136 They are comfertable and are really light, and they are on sale for 150 dollars, 350 dollars skates for 150.

[Stampede#11]

It is a tough question you ask and I think by the response to this post .... you have the answer.

There is no such thing as the "most comfortable skate ever" becuase it completely depends on your foot shape and skating style as to the comfort of the boot for you as an individual. I would say the boot that gives the least ammount of dead space, when you put your foot in it, will be the comfiest boot ever ... for you but prob not for me.

My vote for comfort goes for the Vector PF10's, this is because I have skinny ankles and heel and the Vector wraps around it well. Plus the lack lock keeps my foot inplace and stops slippage i.e. blisters and wasted energy transfer, but again, someone with wider ankles and bigger heels probably wouldn't see a benefit in that.

The material used in Tours always seems comfy, but the boot is just too wide even D width and just doesn't fit my foot. Same with Missions, but these are a bit better for me.

If you are starting to play again, go to your local hockey shop and try different pairs on that are in your price range and suit how you skate. An ice boot conversion set up may suit your more, Grafs, Mission's ice range, Eastons etc etc that don't range inline boots.

[patb16]

Tours are pretty comfortable, but I personally think my CCM Vector Pros are the most comfortable I've ever owned.

Remember everyone's foot is different so a skate that might feel comfortable on one person's foot might not feel the same on someone else's

[fury12]

Code 1 's are the best I ever worn

[Hoffer]

I have had my Code Carbons for a couple months and so far would say they are the most comfortable skate I have ever worn.

[CUDangled]

I have these skates http://www.inlinewarehouse.com/descpage.html?pcode=1028136 They are comfertable and are really light, and they are on sale for 150 dollars, 350 dollars skates for 150.

Don't you have a hard time finding 78mm wheels?

[DblJ44]

The 78mm wheel was a way to avoid Missions Hi-lo right. The 78mm wheel sits 2mm off the floor.

[degani00]

The best andmore comfortable skate I ever had was a CCM 952, assembled with a USA Final Factor Chassis, I used it for over 6 years until I had to get rid of it. Very comfortable and durable.

[patb16]

I had a pair of 952s, and I agree. The were amazingly comfortable. I'm def a CCM skater. They always seem to feel the best for me, w/the exception of the 1052. That one didn't fit me right.

[GROWL]

Mission VSX...

I hate Mission skates, but that skate was amazing.

Otherwise Nike Quest skates were very comfortable

[quick_dry]

wicked 1s? ;)

seconded Bauer/Mega Air 90s, I got many years out of them. On a more modern boot I'd say anything using a Vapor XX boot, they were comfy yet supportive from the get go (and have lasted very well)

[skooled]

The 78mm wheel was a way to avoid Missions Hi-lo right. The 78mm wheel sits 2mm off the floor.
sorry, but that not quite right. the part about getting round the patent is, but the 2mm isn't. it is designed to fit an 80mm wheel if you change wheels, therefore it is only 1mm higher.

[GR8SK8r06]

I have to agree that the Code Carbons are the best inline skate ever made!

[DblJ44]

Thanks skooled. Thats what I meant.

[skooled]

NO probs. alot of people forget it is all

[MDE3]

Now just to be irrelevant but it needs be said.......The most comfortable skates ever...the K2 hockey Pros(circa1996)....completely adjustable aluminum chassis for pitch and centering, thick carbon fiber webbed outsole for strength, and thus no sole deflection for comfort, flexible carbon fiber boot with thick gel liners to adapt to foot shape....impact protection strategically placed around the outside of the boot, but in such a way the skate will flex and still protect...wonderfully comfortable skate when you had to spend hours a day on the rink.

For some....the down side....ummm when "damp" they weighed around 4 -5 lbs each and looked like you were wearing discarded army boots. For us overweight middle aged wannabe's (at the time) they were wonderfull conditioning devices too....:)

[Colbertkl2]

Tour's TR9000 from about 7 years ago. Best fitting skate ever. Please see my thread about Tour and boot comfort.