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Nike Bauer Vapor XXXX Skates

January 9, 2007 by Tyler  
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Nike Bauer Vapor XXXX SkatesFor those of you who haven’t seen or heard of the new Nike Bauer Vapor SFL XXXX Skates, they are about to be available. Rumor has it that they be available in June 2007 and will retail at about $699.99 CDN.
They look very similar to the Flexlite 12’s with the TUUK Lightspeed 2 and stainless steel blade. The Vapor XXXX’s also feature a full carbon outsole and the patented light weight insta-form ankle pads.
Nike Bauer consistently steps up to the plate with innovations in skate design, comfort and performance. Let’s hope that the SFL Vapor XXXX can live up to the legacy that Nike Bauer has set for themselves. They may have lost some loyal users to the New Reebok RBK 9K Pump Skate or their own Bauer One90 Skates.
You can check out this picture of the new Vapor XXXX Stick being used by Eric Cole.

We suggest that you get your new Vapor XXXX skates from Hockey Giant.com for the best deal.

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197 Comments on "Nike Bauer Vapor XXXX Skates"

  1. Nick turcote on Thu, 11th Jan 2007 11:05 am 

    where can i buy some?

  2. murphy on Thu, 11th Jan 2007 11:42 am 

    they do look like the flex lite’s but they are still pretty sick looking.

  3. Parker18 on Thu, 11th Jan 2007 4:36 pm 

    When is the exact date you can purchace them?

  4. Tyler on Thu, 11th Jan 2007 9:13 pm 

    Greetings fellas!
    I am not sure where you can buy them and I am not sure on the exact date of availability.
    I would think that they would be available to all Canadian retailers by Mid-march considering that they were introduced to the major leagues (WHL, QMJHL, OHL, AHL, NHL etc.) in December 2006.
    If you have any more information on this, please drop me an e-mail!
    Have a good one,
    Tyler

  5. ryan richards on Sun, 14th Jan 2007 2:47 pm 

    how much are they?
    please email back, i want some

  6. brad on Mon, 15th Jan 2007 8:03 pm 

    they’re  really ugly man

  7. ron on Tue, 16th Jan 2007 9:15 am 

    They are a nice skate but to much like the old nike skates for me but based on looks I think the xxx’s look better… have too see them in a store to decide which are better.

  8. Bob on Tue, 16th Jan 2007 7:17 pm 

    the vapour series was the best series around..now they just had to go ruin it..with these ugly pieces

  9. Brent Antolik on Wed, 17th Jan 2007 4:14 pm 

    That guy is right, they went on and ruined it, I mean even if they had a different design as XXXlite’s I mean XXXX isn’t even a Roman numeral, 40 in greek is L.
    These skates look to be the same texture as the vapor xx’s,I have them , I’ve been playing in competitive travel hockey , this season and they are very weak, I have rips evrywhere, not a durable skate. They should have copied Easton’s carbon fiber shell, its a new design and it’s what players look at because the fabric vapor xxxx’s ,xxx’s,and xx’s are made of are not durable at all. Bauer’s or Easton’s dont go for any other company ccm’s , graf’s,mission’s all suck. I suggest the Bauer Vapor XXX’s, this is the most durable of the bauer’s. Or the Easton Synergy series. The one 90’s are over priced as well, I said that in a pro shop once about those skates and the retailer said that too. If u have ever read it, since the One90’s are one piece, the retailer told me that if your skate gets stepped on hard enough the one 90 skate’s back will fall OFF, talk about $650 wasted.

  10. dangles on Wed, 17th Jan 2007 5:26 pm 

    “XL” is forty in roman numerals….. not “L”

  11. griff on Wed, 17th Jan 2007 7:43 pm 

    they come out in june

  12. Tyler on Wed, 17th Jan 2007 10:46 pm 

    Griff,
    Thanks for the update on the availability date.

    Dangles,
    I was concerned about the Roman numerals as well. Thank you for the correction!

  13. bradley on Thu, 18th Jan 2007 4:38 pm 

    i like them i dont think there as nice as the xxx’s but we will see wen they come out

  14. austin on Thu, 18th Jan 2007 6:51 pm 

    They are the nices skates that I have ever seen in my life and people are saying that they are ugly, screw that I love them!

  15. Donny on Fri, 19th Jan 2007 10:09 am 

    Are they available now ?? Anyone with any resources to get a pair for Feb 07?? Thanks

  16. sweden on Fri, 19th Jan 2007 10:33 am 

    They are very nice :)

  17. codie on Sat, 20th Jan 2007 3:43 pm 

    how can you say those are nice???!!!! oh well i’m not goin for style points. if they perform well ill get them..but i agree with “Brent Antolik”..they dont seem durable at all

    ps. i find it saddening that nike is taking over bauer :’(

  18. codie on Sat, 20th Jan 2007 3:45 pm 

    btw..does anyone have the specs on them?

    thanks!

  19. Jorad on Mon, 22nd Jan 2007 6:47 pm 

    how much????

  20. hockey kid on Tue, 23rd Jan 2007 5:38 pm 

    i bet u that they will be the lightest most durable skate out there…and i dont like that nike and bauer joined either nike has a weird style

  21. dale on Tue, 23rd Jan 2007 11:29 pm 

    I think that nikebauer is getting to fancy with their skates, the XX’s and XXX’s were sweet skates and then they make these XXXX’s and they look just like the nike Lites, and all there skates are getting way to flashy bring back the XX’s and XXX style!

  22. Bob on Wed, 24th Jan 2007 7:05 pm 

    I agree with dale..bring back the XX’s and XXX’s I have the XXX’s right now and they are the greatest skates I’ve ever had and my buddy has the XX’s and now that they are changing the skates he doesn’t want to buy new skates becuase of it. I much rather the XXX’s style over any new skate coming out

  23. Vapor Lover on Wed, 24th Jan 2007 10:43 pm 

    All these guys are right about this skate it is an ugly skate that is pulling toward the Nike style. They should stick to the Bauer side bauer is a the best brand out for hockey the should really remodel this skate!

  24. hockeyisgood on Fri, 26th Jan 2007 12:17 pm 

    if they’re over $800.00 i prolly wont buy them

  25. Scott on Fri, 26th Jan 2007 3:30 pm 

    these saktes are very nice but if they are over $800.00 i will not be bying them becuase i think that is overpriced

  26. Sean Smith on Fri, 26th Jan 2007 7:16 pm 

    I think they are so cool people are saying that they are ugly they look so nice and cool when do they come out i really really want some can i get some i this february when do they come out

  27. Ryan on Sat, 27th Jan 2007 9:26 pm 

    How much are the XXXX’s and when do they come out.

  28. sweden on Sun, 28th Jan 2007 8:53 am 

    They look terible, I’m disapointed..

  29. zach on Sun, 28th Jan 2007 5:04 pm 

    they are so sweet. Any body email me if you no wear you can get some

  30. Curtis "Bauer Lover" on Sun, 28th Jan 2007 7:16 pm 

    When i heard about new vapour skates coming out i was so exciting, then when i saw them i almost puked. these skates look like crap. i’ve worn the xxx’s and have the one 90’s right now and they both look great and feel great. making new bauer skates look like old nike’s is just wrong.

  31. Adam Logue on Sun, 28th Jan 2007 11:30 pm 

    these are sick

  32. Adam Logue on Sun, 28th Jan 2007 11:31 pm 

    email if someone can get me some

  33. mansom on Mon, 29th Jan 2007 3:58 pm 

    im very disappointed in the change in looks they hav made in these xxxx s . i loved the looks of the xxx and xx. i will probs get a pare of these skates as igo through ska8s like hell. i have already worn away 3 pairs of one90s and many people in the world have had the same problem …. we shall just have to wait to see what these are like on the ice no doubt they will be the sweetest thing to sk8 in ull ever feel

  34. Cole Borchardt on Mon, 29th Jan 2007 5:50 pm 

    I think these skates look really cool. I can’t wait to try them when they come out.

    I’m surprised so many people are saying so many negative things about the skates when they haven’t seen them in person or actually tried them out. These will be the same people who end up getting the skates after all the cool people start wearing them! Never fails!

  35. Alex on Tue, 30th Jan 2007 12:10 pm 

    The Vapor xxxx’s Look alot diffrent then the xxx’s and the xx’s, but are still very nice. I was just wondering if they where going to sell them in junior and how much they where.
    Please email me back thanks

  36. Fabio on Wed, 31st Jan 2007 12:04 am 

    if i were them i would change the color scheme alittle differnt maybe red or green inlets instead of white..and change the name to xxxlite..and to finish off some new runners maybe they can figure out something new with tuuk and make a new design these are getting kinda old but still are good. i would definatly buy them

  37. Tom on Wed, 31st Jan 2007 8:09 pm 

    xxx’s forvever! These xxxx’s look awful. We’d all better go buy another pair of xxx’s before they stop producing them like they did with the xx’s.

  38. Devine on Thu, 1st Feb 2007 2:56 am 

    I work at a proshop and our rep came by last week. We will be retailing them at $549.95. We sell ONE90’s at $595.95 if that gives any point of reference.

  39. Kev on Fri, 2nd Feb 2007 4:08 pm 

    wowwwwww

  40. louie on Fri, 2nd Feb 2007 4:12 pm 

    those skates make me want tickle myself

  41. Tyler on Sun, 4th Feb 2007 2:22 pm 

    Devine,
    Do you know why the Vapor XXXX’s will be selling at less than the One90’s?

  42. Alexander on Sun, 4th Feb 2007 3:54 pm 

    please help me, wear can i buy this skate?

  43. hunter on Sun, 4th Feb 2007 8:52 pm 

    the xxxx’s have way to much silver.
    its stupid the way they look like the nike flex lites.
    i personaly think that nike should have never been a hockey company. They are messing up bauer. I have the xxx’s right now and used to have the xx’s. They are some pretty sick skates! These skates are way to shiny and flashy. its stupid. they make you a target. Bauer alone is way better than nike-bauer!

  44. Charles on Sun, 4th Feb 2007 10:53 pm 

    how much are they ?
    please email me back i need to know
    i like the design

  45. tbuck on Mon, 5th Feb 2007 4:32 pm 

    yaa i agree with u guys. They do look pretty weird now but once all the pros start usin them and everyone starts buyin them well all think there sick…..sooooo

    but they look like the nikes

    in a way i think they look sick but ugly at the same time

  46. tbuck on Mon, 5th Feb 2007 4:37 pm 

    700$ for skates is gettin kinda crazy

    my parents wont even spend 400

  47. tbuck on Mon, 5th Feb 2007 4:37 pm 

    how much is that in us money anyway

  48. arturo on Mon, 5th Feb 2007 7:24 pm 

    there the same as the bauer 30

  49. arturo on Mon, 5th Feb 2007 7:29 pm 

    i have the bauer 30

  50. Liam on Wed, 7th Feb 2007 11:29 pm 

    Let me preface this by saying that I am a long time user and afficionado of Bauer equipment. The vapor line has definitely shifted towards the nike design. I am deeply disappointed with these skates. My hopes were set high. The price is also far too steep and no skate is good enough to cost 700 some odd dollars. Im going to check out the RBK 9k pumps. Anybody have reviews for them.

  51. nick on Sat, 10th Feb 2007 9:21 pm 

    they are going to be around 550$ but i know some places are willing to lose money in the start to keep the product moving off the shelf and in the long run make more $ so they will be selling them for around 450$

  52. nick on Sat, 10th Feb 2007 9:33 pm 

    also i wish these came with white tongues cuz that would be dir- TAYYYYYYYYYYYY when i go tongues out!

  53. Brett on Mon, 12th Feb 2007 9:40 pm 

    I have the vapor XXX’s and I really like them so i might consider getting a pair of XXXX’s, but the the old vapor look was better!!!

  54. National Hockey League Digest » Gaborik Wearing Vapor XXXX Skates on Wed, 14th Feb 2007 12:27 pm 

    [...] I posted some time ago about the new Nike Bauer Vapor XXXX skates that are set to be released in June 2007.  They are slowly working their way into the National Hockey League.  [...]

  55. Tyson mac on Fri, 16th Feb 2007 10:30 pm 

    they look pretty good i would definelty get some but i like the old vapor look better but there still freakin sweet!!

  56. Dave Cormier on Mon, 19th Feb 2007 5:16 pm 

    Heyy Yall ..! the vapor xxxx are amazingly sweeet im gonna buy then when they get out in stores

  57. yeremy on Mon, 19th Feb 2007 6:06 pm 

    does anyone know if there is going to be a vapor xxxx stick??? i really wanna know

  58. Groves on Tue, 20th Feb 2007 3:55 pm 

    which skates are better the one90’s or the vapor xxxx

  59. Al on Tue, 20th Feb 2007 6:08 pm 

    Those are some sweet skates, any one got any details on a possible stick too?

  60. Tyler on Tue, 20th Feb 2007 7:51 pm 

    I’m not sure if there will be a vapor XXXX stick. I’ll try to send out some feelers to get an idea of what the next stick is going to be from the company.
    Thank you all for your comments!
    Regards,
    Tyler

  61. Chris on Tue, 20th Feb 2007 10:03 pm 

    they ruined them i love my 20’s and i thought the 30’s were pushing it but i got to like them but this is the most stupidest thing that i have ever seen
    who would waste there money on them
    Nike Bauer is dumb for making the Vapor 40 the way they did.

  62. travis on Wed, 21st Feb 2007 4:19 pm 

    GIVE ME THAT SKATE PLAESE

  63. chriswarren on Wed, 21st Feb 2007 5:09 pm 

    those skates rocks your sockes…..lol

  64. Chris on Wed, 21st Feb 2007 7:16 pm 

    i hate these skates and nike should keep to making shoes

  65. toedrag top dog on Thu, 22nd Feb 2007 5:57 pm 

    for all you that dont like the look of them just go out and buy some white tounges and slap those on them. it would be the sickest looking skate out their by far!

  66. Derek on Thu, 22nd Feb 2007 7:09 pm 

    I am an Easton skate buyer. I love easton’s. The feel good and they hold up very well. Bauer’s coming out with this is just embarrassing. These skates look terrible. I would rather have the XXX’s or XX’s. The look is not cool at all. You would think that the makers would come out with something that looks new, but they come out with something that looks like the old nike quest’s. The makers should be ashamed of themselves.

  67. Chris on Thu, 22nd Feb 2007 9:15 pm 

    i agree with u derek i love easton 2 but this year i tried something different and got the xx’s the week before they stopped making them

  68. National Hockey League Digest » Reebok RBK 9K Pump Skates on Sat, 24th Feb 2007 9:21 am 

    [...] After writing quite a bit about the new Nike Bauer Vapor XXXX skates, we thought we should provide a little competition and go over the specifications of the Reebok 9K Pump…also known as Sidney’s Skates! [...]

  69. National Hockey League Digest » Worst Hockey Equipment In History on Sat, 24th Feb 2007 9:48 am 

    [...] With all of the new innovations and changes to hockey equipment in the recent year, we thought that it might be a good idea to look at some of the biggest flops in hockey equipment in the past. [...]

  70. Jorad on Sun, 25th Feb 2007 9:32 am 

    They should make the XXXX lime green like the Vapor XXX Lite stick. It would be so much better. But they shiuld keep the vapor xxx design

  71. chardy on Sun, 25th Feb 2007 11:12 am 

    these skates are runed !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! they look just like flexlites and they suck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i would buy bauer vapor 4 ’s instead of these they suck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  72. MATT on Mon, 26th Feb 2007 12:25 pm 

    These skates are sick where can you get them!!!!

  73. dale on Mon, 26th Feb 2007 11:51 pm 

    How can ppl like this skate, like I’m sure its a lot better quality skate, but they make the skate look so bad, I’m a play who worrys about what I look like on the ice and I don’t wanna wear skates that look funny and flashy, why can’ t they keep the XX’s and XXX’s and make them better they were the nicest skates on the market and still are!

  74. snipeall on Tue, 27th Feb 2007 9:47 am 

    I have the Vapor 19’s and they are my favorite skate. I was really anticipating a really awesome skate, but these are just ugly. I would never buy these. I think they are an embarassment to bauer.

  75. snipeall on Tue, 27th Feb 2007 12:33 pm 

    yet i really hope they come out with a vapor 40 stick

  76. colin S. on Tue, 27th Feb 2007 1:36 pm 

    the look like nike skates the should’nt put the nike bauer sign on it. i have the vapor xxx and based on looks i like the vapor xxx better

  77. Eric on Tue, 27th Feb 2007 3:10 pm 

    I love these skates. I don’t care for the look but the are a good skate that will proably last just as long as my XXX skates did when I had them. But it is a shame that bauer is more and more turning into a nike sytle of skate.

  78. frainc on Wed, 28th Feb 2007 5:55 pm 

    Did anybody told Nike Bauer that “40″ is not “XXXX” in Roman numeral ? I mean, I’m not against naming the whole brand with roman numerals but … at least do it right.
    Maybe I’m just wrong at the skate is supposed to be called the “vapor four x” but I haven’t heared that name from any rep for now…
    not really professional if you want my advice.

  79. frainc on Wed, 28th Feb 2007 5:57 pm 

    + I like my CCM V10.0 SE a whole lot more! more comfy and a lot nicer.

  80. bradley D on Wed, 28th Feb 2007 8:42 pm 

    for any of you out there that think that nike bauer is a new thing its not

  81. bradley D on Wed, 28th Feb 2007 8:44 pm 

    i had the opertunity to wear the one90s before they came out and the rep had told me that nike had bought out bauer for almost ten years now so they just had an agrement to put nike on the name like 2 years ago

  82. bradley D on Wed, 28th Feb 2007 8:49 pm 

    hey snipeal i have nike bauer 19s and there the worst skate anyone could have the dont even fit right on the heal side im getting new skates for next season

  83. Lex Payne on Thu, 1st Mar 2007 12:07 am 

    I am a 29-year old female hockey player and a fan of the vapor 20s & 30s. For those who are fans, you can pre-order yours there. But when I first saw the pic of the skates, I was extremely disappointed. I had to take a HARD look at them to realize they are also Vapors! I absolutely agree with those that say they look too much like the Nike flex skates and I think they made these look like a step down to the XXXs. But I wont judge based on looks. If I see too many disappointing comments about the quality of these skates like the ONE90s, then I look forward to buying another pair of XXXs before they run out! I already am headed in that direction since they are the last pair of high end skates Bauer made before Nike took over. PS I wear a size 4 junior skate and found out that the 40s cost $399 for junior sizes.

  84. isidro martinez on Thu, 1st Mar 2007 12:36 am 

    I got my vapor xxxx when i went to the pee-wee tournament in quebec.. they are awesome i am for sure the first mexican to have them.. but they are pretty expensive.. but up to now i hope they last because the blade of the vapor xxx brake very fast

  85. snipeall on Thu, 1st Mar 2007 8:22 pm 

    My bad i meant to write 20s

  86. Lex Payne on Fri, 2nd Mar 2007 6:08 pm 

    I made a typo! The new XXXXs in junior sizes cost appx. $299! I just spotted pics of Evgeni Malkin wearing them the past few games.

  87. bradley D on Fri, 2nd Mar 2007 8:30 pm 

    does anyone know how light these Vapor XXXX’s will be or anything along that line?

  88. Bob on Mon, 5th Mar 2007 5:06 pm 

    NO WAY!!!! 9K Pump and one 90 all the way!!!

  89. Jaimen on Mon, 5th Mar 2007 7:43 pm 

    these skates are the bestttttt

  90. stephen on Mon, 5th Mar 2007 8:44 pm 

    Tell me…when is enough…the price is outrageous and the looks of these’s skate suck bad!!

  91. bradley D on Mon, 5th Mar 2007 10:18 pm 

    k i just checked a pre order with a custom chassie and it came to 549 US thats not bad at all ive seen worse

  92. Brandon M on Mon, 5th Mar 2007 11:18 pm 

    These skates are hideous!!! Bauer is almost transforming into Nike. Its brutal because vapor was doing so good with the xx’s and xxx’s and they had to ruin it with these ugly skates. Very disappointed!

  93. Lex Payne on Tue, 6th Mar 2007 1:34 am 

    what the hey, I’ll gladly stick with getting another pair of XXXs! I’ve been through enough pairs of skates to know these are the best I’ve ever owned.
    Too bad my dress shoes aren’t as comfortable as those skates!

  94. RYAN M on Tue, 6th Mar 2007 3:50 pm 

    XXX’S are way better looking

  95. tony on Tue, 6th Mar 2007 4:17 pm 

    Personally I think they are so so, but I am sure they will cost a bundle (599.00 jr), as for durability you are 100% correct my boy (10yrs) has the vapor xxx and they are finished used for about 1 year and a half, but he likes the fit , tried other skates was not comfortable, tried the one 90’s and still not good so offered the xxx too him but prefers waiting till the xxxx come out sometime in june was told…… whats up with the roman numerals, xl equals 40 in my country . have a nice one boys ciao…..

  96. tony on Tue, 6th Mar 2007 4:25 pm 

    I just puchased a pair of one 90’s (2 months)and they are extreamely light and comfortable, they are the best skates ever, as for the xxxx’s I would think they are the same as the 90’s, the look is different of course….

  97. josh on Wed, 7th Mar 2007 7:55 pm 

    i agrre with all you guys th xxx’s were the best and these skates just dont compare

  98. josh on Wed, 7th Mar 2007 8:04 pm 

    yeah these skates look way too much like nikes. I think nike is just trying to take over bauer because the XX and XXX were way better

  99. Steven on Thu, 8th Mar 2007 3:00 pm 

    Why does this article state bauer is loosing customers to reebok. I think putting pumps into skates is dumb and that they are getting shoes and skates mixed up. These skates look ok, i guess. One problem I’ve always had with vapor is they are so narrow to me, I hope they change.

  100. Dayne ELLISON on Thu, 8th Mar 2007 5:03 pm 

    I like the vapor xxxx but I want them to be out in stores now cause my xxx are way to small for me so i am waiting for the skate

  101. Marcus on Fri, 9th Mar 2007 2:46 pm 

    Wow those are the ugliest skates ever. they look like pieces of poop. Who ever i see wearing them I will probably hurt them.

  102. Tom on Sat, 10th Mar 2007 10:23 am 

    Does anyone know if they’re going to stop making the xxx’s any time soon? Is there some place we can contact to ask them this question? I’m pretty sure I’m going to need a new pair of xxx’s if this is what Vapor is going to look like from now on.

  103. franky on Sat, 10th Mar 2007 9:38 pm 

    oh yeah!
    wath’s up with the xxxx, are nike bauer retarted or something, seriously man somebody call them before they make some skates with no blades!

  104. Chris on Sat, 10th Mar 2007 11:35 pm 

    Well, for all you people that think these skates are stupid, they’re about 10 times more comfortable that the Vapor XXX’s. Yes, i’ve tried them on at the MN Hockey Expo. The toe cap is more padded, the ankle flex’s with your movement, and they’re twice as light at the XXX’s. Suppose to retail at $550 US, and ship to stores on May 1.

  105. hockey on Sun, 11th Mar 2007 7:19 pm 

    If you know for sure when they are going to be coming out tell me because i want em.

  106. hockey on Sun, 11th Mar 2007 7:22 pm 

    Ps. could you compare the lightnesss to some other skates please.
    tyler

  107. BlackieMcblack on Mon, 12th Mar 2007 9:12 pm 

    XXXX’s are g, ima holla at them right quick

  108. dale on Mon, 12th Mar 2007 11:34 pm 

    yah thats a ridiculous price for these skates, they should just keep the style of the XXX they are the nicest skate out there by far, the new XXXX just look stupid, and the one90’s were a wreck they hurt so many ppl’s feet and the clear/light blue blades looks so stupid.. why not just stick to the one’s ppl like, not make them into a astronaut boot…

  109. tony on Tue, 13th Mar 2007 12:32 pm 

    We all agree that company’s are trying too make skates and all other stuff atractive too the eye’s of the kids, as for the comfort I am sure they will be , don’t forget, it is all about the look for kids , and the $$$$$ for the companys ,unfortunatly.Growing up we did not care about the look of skates we cared about the game!and next season I am sure there will be something else that will come out to capture kids attention………MARKETING!!!!!!!!!!

  110. sean on Wed, 14th Mar 2007 10:02 pm 

    i’ve had the xx’s, xxx’s and the one90’s. the xx’s fell apart way to fast, the xxx’s were fine but i didn’t have them that long to find any problems with them. and the 90’s blade holder was way to long for me, they are built more for power skaters and not quick shifty ones. so if these xxxx’s are a good skate i’ll probably get a pair. ugly or not. performance 1st, looks 2nd. but what do i know i’m only a bantam. my dad owns the store so all i do is tell him whats comfy and light and i walk out of his store with a nikebauer box in my hands.

  111. frank on Thu, 15th Mar 2007 10:49 am 

    The skates are maybe not looking that good. but they will probably do a hell of a job. Nike Bauer has been working on them for ages and upgraded them like crazy. They got the vapor xxx and now thye xxxx so they took the bad stuff from the other skate and made it real good for the vapor xxxx. They are going to be amazing in your feet. It’s not the outside, it’s how god dame comfortable they are.

  112. George C on Thu, 15th Mar 2007 4:08 pm 

    I think the Vapor XXX looks alot better than this.

  113. joe on Sun, 18th Mar 2007 12:05 pm 

    what skate is better not including the look, one 90 or vapor xxxx

  114. john on Sun, 18th Mar 2007 7:39 pm 

    is there a vapor XXXX stick?

  115. tony on Mon, 19th Mar 2007 5:12 pm 

    Vapor xxxx stick will come out about the same time as the skates mid June, what do we call these skates anyway, if xxxx is not a roman numeral, and do you think Bauer is aware , and does anybody know what there doing about it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  116. Vapor XXXX Skates For Sale | National Hockey League Digest on Mon, 19th Mar 2007 10:03 pm 

    [...] There has been quite a fuss over the new Bauer Vapor XXXX Skates as you can see by all of the comments over at my Vapor XXXX review post. So many people have been asking me where to buy the skates, so I thought I would throw up a post. While most people are pre-order them through hockey specialty shops for June delivery, there are a couple pair for sale on E-Bay right now. [...]

  117. bradley D on Wed, 21st Mar 2007 7:29 pm 

    come in may

  118. ur mother on Fri, 23rd Mar 2007 7:09 am 

    thoes skates r sweet when can i buy them?

  119. Jorat on Fri, 23rd Mar 2007 7:59 pm 

    Before, I said these pair of skates weren’t that nice. Well… I take that back. After seeing them more often, I got used to them more and now I find these skates, very, very sexy.

    I W A N T T H E S E S K A T E S ! !

  120. Dom on Sat, 24th Mar 2007 12:44 pm 

    Yeah, I said I wasn’t impressed with them at first either, but they’re growing on me after seeing them in action. I do like the look of the xxx’s more, but these aren’t so bad now I guess. And regardless of the look of these, I’m sure they’ll have fantastic performance on ice.

  121. PENS 4 CUP on Sat, 24th Mar 2007 3:59 pm 

    THE SKATES ARE ALREADY OUT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  122. Dom on Sat, 24th Mar 2007 7:28 pm 

    No, they’re not. They are being used by Pro athletes and from what I’ve seen, also in the CIS (University Hockey), but they’re not out for sale yet to the general public; only these pro athletes and university athletes whose teams are sponsored by Nike Bauer have the chance to wear them before they’re released. Nike Bauer also gave some demo pairs away at different hockey conventions… other than that, there’s no way you can buy them right now. They are being released by Nike Bauer in May. The Nike Bauer official web site will back that up.

  123. hawks on Sun, 25th Mar 2007 4:01 pm 

    I like them but i have to see if they feel goood or ill bye the one 90s 30s these or the 9k pump!!

  124. Tyler on Mon, 26th Mar 2007 2:04 pm 

    Man those are so sweet!

  125. Nike Bauer Vapor XXXX Stick | National Hockey League Digest on Mon, 26th Mar 2007 2:27 pm 

    [...] After our review of the Vapor XXXX skates, many readers have asked about the arrival of the Vapor XXXX Stick.  [...]

  126. bryan on Tue, 27th Mar 2007 4:40 pm 

    I work at a rink in nj and we are getting them in late may early june and they will be $449

  127. cameron on Wed, 28th Mar 2007 12:32 pm 

    They look so sweet but they are the worst skates ive ever had!!!!!!!!!

  128. cameron on Wed, 28th Mar 2007 12:33 pm 

    When do they come out?

  129. Byron on Wed, 28th Mar 2007 3:16 pm 

    For the love of god, why do people keep asking ‘when do they come out?’… IT’S BEEN ANSWERED LIKE 6 TIMES! MAY!

  130. James on Fri, 30th Mar 2007 7:51 am 

    The xxxx come out on may 15 2007

  131. conor on Fri, 30th Mar 2007 3:12 pm 

    they come out in april cuz thats when all new hockey gear comes out, and also, who ever said grafs are horrible skates is a fraud and doesnt know hockey gear. graft skates will last longer than and pair of XXX’s, i have had mine for 9 years and just now are they starting to break down. XXX’s break down in less than 2 years maybe less depending on the amount you skate.

  132. Kenny on Sat, 31st Mar 2007 5:24 pm 

    How many times does the question have to be answered they come out in May. the date has already been released. check your sources before posting fraudulent info.

  133. Lex Payne on Mon, 2nd Apr 2007 11:23 pm 

    I’ve really enjoyed the XXXs and XXs when I bought them, and first impressions say alot on a skate. They lost me at XXXX instead of the proper numeral XL and the tacky Nike design. If they wanted to make these skates a step-up from the XXXs, they shouldnt be screaming poor Nike design. Im happy with the XXXs and look forward to getting another pair. Bauer obviously had a good run when you see even a few pros still wear the X series. If worse comes to worst and BOTH of my pair of XXXs fall apart, then I will look forward to buying a sleek pair of Grafs!

  134. James on Wed, 4th Apr 2007 7:52 am 

    i like my xxx’s and one 90’s but thes skates are the best

  135. James on Wed, 4th Apr 2007 7:57 am 

    were can I buy the xxxx!!!

  136. Cam on Thu, 5th Apr 2007 8:58 am 

    these skates are ok, but for the price of them i would go buy xxx’s or the flexlites.

  137. scott on Sun, 8th Apr 2007 2:31 am 

    how come there are so many people saying its an “ugly skate”.. the old nike black and white skates were the worst heavy and ugly.. but who cares what a skate looks out i really hope your not on the rink to look good cause the broads are going to after u cause u put the puck in the net.. not because you have flashy skates..

  138. Josh on Sun, 8th Apr 2007 5:56 pm 

    NikeBauer eqiupment sucks. Graf 700 & G series skates are much better. So are CCM and Easton sticks much better than NikeBauer. Ever since Nike took over Bauer, their equipment has gotten worse. Cool looks but, quality is horrible.

  139. carl on Mon, 9th Apr 2007 12:38 pm 

    This product is terrible.. they should just take it off the market.

  140. tony on Tue, 10th Apr 2007 6:52 pm 

    could anybody tell me if there is a quality sports store in Vermont, i am heading towards there sometime this month, the vapor xxxx are not out in montreal yet,would like to see what they feel like , i heard they are very light!

  141. Rick on Wed, 11th Apr 2007 5:54 pm 

    I agree with Josh Ever since Nike took over Bauer, their equipment has gotten worse. I hate the fact that Nike is in hockey they should take their name off the Bauer and stop tainting the brand name. I think their skates look like crap (the new XXXX is no exception). Nike should do hockey a favor and just sell Bauer so they get back to making hockey skates and not a fashion statement. Old school players like a clean and simple design. Nike how about figure skates??? Maybe a specialty line with sequins>

  142. dustin on Fri, 13th Apr 2007 5:25 pm 

    these skates are sick!!!!
    i have seen them in stores on display
    they are nice and light
    dont let the picture fool u
    in person they look so much better
    i am for sure getting a pair when they come out in may!!!

  143. adam on Sat, 14th Apr 2007 1:04 pm 

    im not too sure about the xxxx’s…im debating wether i should get the xxx’s or xxxx’s. i currently wear the 9k pumps but i am dissapointed with them because the pump broke which makes the skates pointless. the xxxx’s do look kinda ugly but i like how they have the plastic toe instead of the cloth covered one on the xxx’s any one have an opinion on which ones i should buy?

  144. steve cameron on Sun, 15th Apr 2007 12:53 am 

    i played for the pentciton vees in the bchl this year and thoses skates are sick i love them and who ever says they are ugly are stupid

  145. Kurt on Wed, 18th Apr 2007 6:24 pm 

    I have XXX’s myself..I love them
    But,they could be better

  146. Steven on Fri, 20th Apr 2007 9:42 pm 

    Adam, I would definately take the vapor xxxx rather than the crappy pumps as long as you can afford it. I personaly feel graf has the best and most comfortable skates, but out of those two I would take the vapor xxxx. You might want to look into the stealth s15 since they’re the lightest skates.

  147. tyler s on Mon, 23rd Apr 2007 11:35 pm 

    the vapor xxxx’s r sweet but they look too much like a nike skate

  148. Jared on Mon, 23rd Apr 2007 11:37 pm 

    Vapor xxxx are the sweetest skates they look like nike skates and they have to much grey on them so ya thats pretty much all i have to say about those peciers bobby orr

  149. adam on Tue, 24th Apr 2007 9:26 pm 

    steven, thanks for the advice, and yea decided to get the xxxx’s, I just went and ordered myself a pair. I’m not sure how long they will take to come in but ill let you all know how I like them if they come in before they get into stores

  150. josh on Fri, 27th Apr 2007 6:00 pm 

    i agree with everyone about them looking like the nike flexlites but i think nike should add something to make these skates stick out like givin them red eyelets like someone had suggested in one of the earlierly posted comments and then add a red holder to keep peoples eyes off tht hideous boot

  151. Graf Ultra G70 Skates | National Hockey League Digest on Sat, 28th Apr 2007 11:36 am 

    [...] The Graf G70 has been likened to the new Bauer Vapor XXXX as far as a top-end skate goes, but that is where the similarity ends. Graf tends to be recognized as one of the most comfortable skates on the market, but has had problems with their suspect customer service in the past. [...]

  152. john on Sat, 28th Apr 2007 7:06 pm 

    im geting them xxxx’s

  153. mitch on Sun, 29th Apr 2007 2:08 pm 

    I tryed them on at a store in Welland and they were comfy!!!
    I might get them!