The Bauer X player skates use a Digi Comp quarter package designed for a sleeker look than the previous skates, with soft interior foams, a sublimated liner and a felt tongue intended for comfort. Its LS Pro II holder pairs with a stainless-steel runner intended for durability and edge retention.
They are a major step up from rental Skates. Which when I first got into this, was the goal. They are good skates. Quality construction even if they are a one piece, plastic boot. They desperately need insoles though. The ones that come in them are about the thickness of an old t-shirt. I bought them mostly because they were the most affordable option that came in a wide width. If I had it to do over, I'd spend a little more and go up to the supreme m30s. They also have them as "Heat Moldable" on several websites (including this one.) And I am here to tell you: that is not the same thing as "thermo-moldable" which is what you need them to be if you plan on baking them to mold them to your feet and enhance comfort.
Dec 2025
Good skate for the price.
Ordered online for coaching. They came with a good edge (not sure what the cut is but feels like a 5/8). Baked them at home and when I got on the sheet, the fit was nice. A bit of lace bite at bend, but reajusted lacing and that went away. Could have come with some wax laces, but still good. Blade chassis is OK, but would be better with a higher end Tuuk holder so I can blade swap. For coaching and if you are beer leaguing, these will do just fine.
Nov 2025
Fantastic Skates - Even Better Customer Service
worked with my son for the perfect fit & explained the entire process so well!!! Our local store is amazing!!! We always get what we need and get the information we would need as well.
Oct 2025
Excellent skate
This skate is an excellent beginner to intermediate skate for players who play occasionally or in the lower divisions of organized hockey.
