ZeroGravitas Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 12 minutes ago, ThatCarGuy said: They are absolutely necessary. The Kevlar gloves we use with true skates didn’t cut it for how hot konekt gets. You guys get gloves? But seriously, you guys have gloves for Trues? I know we're supposed to be getting gloves for the Konekt, but we've got nothing for True. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatCarGuy Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 42 minutes ago, ZeroGravitas said: You guys get gloves? But seriously, you guys have gloves for Trues? I know we're supposed to be getting gloves for the Konekt, but we've got nothing for True. Weird. Maybe corporate bought us some Kevlar gloves for the trues. Or you guys lost them Either way gloves are absolutely necessary and if you don’t use the cold packs with konekt then cooldown is about 35-40 minutes. Unfortunately we didn’t have toe sleeves to bake the first pair so they’re a little too snug. Probably going to have to bake them again soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subsicto Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 4 hours ago, ThatCarGuy said: Weird. Maybe corporate bought us some Kevlar gloves for the trues. Or you guys lost them Either way gloves are absolutely necessary and if you don’t use the cold packs with konekt then cooldown is about 35-40 minutes. Unfortunately we didn’t have toe sleeves to bake the first pair so they’re a little too snug. Probably going to have to bake them again soon. What are the toe sleeves exactly? Some kind of sock? I've seen them mentioned in forums a few times. Some sites have them listed but without any info I just want to make sure my local shop do everything properly when I get my pair, with the process being so radically different to normal skates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cass Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 8 minutes ago, Subsicto said: What are the toe sleeves exactly? Some kind of sock? I've seen them mentioned in forums a few times. Some sites have them listed but without any info I just want to make sure my local shop do everything properly when I get my pair, with the process being so radically different to normal skates I’m guessing that due to the heat these skates are heated up to you wear a special sock so you don’t burn yourself to some extent, above they are mentioning them needing to wear gloves to handle the boot after baking so I’m assuming the same is needed for your foot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatCarGuy Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 4 hours ago, Cass said: I’m guessing that due to the heat these skates are heated up to you wear a special sock so you don’t burn yourself to some extent, above they are mentioning them needing to wear gloves to handle the boot after baking so I’m assuming the same is needed for your foot. The toe sleeves are to generate space around the toes when you bake the skates. Without it supposedly balancing is more difficult and the skates can feel a little cramped. The toe sleeves and all other pieces that are used to bake konekt will be shipped with the skates to retailers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cass Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 Ahhh I see that makes sense then. Looking forward to seeing a pair in person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cass Posted July 23, 2022 Share Posted July 23, 2022 08:08 in is when they unbox. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.YOUNGoalie13 Posted July 23, 2022 Share Posted July 23, 2022 On 7/21/2022 at 11:41 PM, ZeroGravitas said: You guys get gloves? But seriously, you guys have gloves for Trues? I know we're supposed to be getting gloves for the Konekt, but we've got nothing for True. On 7/22/2022 at 12:26 AM, ThatCarGuy said: Weird. Maybe corporate bought us some Kevlar gloves for the trues. Or you guys lost them Either way gloves are absolutely necessary and if you don’t use the cold packs with konekt then cooldown is about 35-40 minutes. Unfortunately we didn’t have toe sleeves to bake the first pair so they’re a little too snug. Probably going to have to bake them again soon. Did you guys trade your balls in for them? We don’t use those things Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatCarGuy Posted July 23, 2022 Share Posted July 23, 2022 7 minutes ago, A.YOUNGoalie13 said: Did you guys trade your balls in for them? We don’t use those things Enjoy getting your fingerprints removed by these skates 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chenner29 Posted July 23, 2022 Share Posted July 23, 2022 5 hours ago, ThatCarGuy said: Enjoy getting your fingerprints removed by these skates 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatCarGuy Posted July 23, 2022 Share Posted July 23, 2022 41 minutes ago, Chenner29 said: Time to put on the last skates you’ll ever wear 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chenner29 Posted July 23, 2022 Share Posted July 23, 2022 2 hours ago, ThatCarGuy said: Time to put on the last skates you’ll ever wear Nice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroGravitas Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 On 7/21/2022 at 10:26 PM, ThatCarGuy said: Weird. Maybe corporate bought us some Kevlar gloves for the trues. Or you guys lost them Either way gloves are absolutely necessary and if you don’t use the cold packs with konekt then cooldown is about 35-40 minutes. Unfortunately we didn’t have toe sleeves to bake the first pair so they’re a little too snug. Probably going to have to bake them again soon. We got all our stuff for the Konekt skates - gloves, shims, toe sleeves, cold packs. I broke one of the handles on the drawer for the display. Sold a pair today though! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatCarGuy Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 2 hours ago, ZeroGravitas said: We got all our stuff for the Konekt skates - gloves, shims, toe sleeves, cold packs. I broke one of the handles on the drawer for the display. Sold a pair today though! Didn’t think we were supposed to sell them just yet. That said two employees, myself and one other already bought them and I’ve gotten a few skates in with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnthonyC Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 I have a question - I tried on 8s today and they are snug on my toes, a little cramped. When I took the liner out of the boot, I fit perfectly into the liner, toe touching and no cramping. In a normal bauer skate I am like an 8.75. 8.5 brand new without baking feels a little small and 9 feels roomy. I wear a 9 in True but their sizing is different and there are spacers in the the toe box. Should I feel confident to get the 8 and bake it? Will the shell stretch out enough? The toe sleeve makes a lot of sense to wear and it sounds like I absolutely have to do that if I get an 8. I don't really want to go up to a 9 unless I have to, I prefer being on smaller steel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.YOUNGoalie13 Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 1 hour ago, ThatCarGuy said: Didn’t think we were supposed to sell them just yet. That said two employees, myself and one other already bought them and I’ve gotten a few skates in with them. We sold out of a full size run yesterday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGoalie Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 2 hours ago, AnthonyC said: I have a question - I tried on 8s today and they are snug on my toes, a little cramped. When I took the liner out of the boot, I fit perfectly into the liner, toe touching and no cramping. In a normal bauer skate I am like an 8.75. 8.5 brand new without baking feels a little small and 9 feels roomy. I wear a 9 in True but their sizing is different and there are spacers in the the toe box. Should I feel confident to get the 8 and bake it? Will the shell stretch out enough? The toe sleeve makes a lot of sense to wear and it sounds like I absolutely have to do that if I get an 8. I don't really want to go up to a 9 unless I have to, I prefer being on smaller steel. I have the 8’s. Box and shell sizing says 8-8.5 so I’m guessing you’ll have no problem once baked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie T Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 Anyone know when these will be listed to buy on Bauer's website? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puckstopper Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 7/29 was supposed to be the official launch date, so my guess is Friday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatCarGuy Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 Konekt will not be on any websites as far as I know. It will be available exclusively at retailers because the skate must be baked properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puckstopper Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 On 7/25/2022 at 9:36 AM, ThatCarGuy said: Konekt will not be on any websites as far as I know. It will be available exclusively at retailers because the skate must be baked properly. Not sure how that's different than any other top end skate... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatCarGuy Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 14 minutes ago, Puckstopper said: Not sure how that's different than any other top end skate... The difference is if you have anything wider than a c width foot its near impossible to try them on. Most new skates feel pretty comfy without baking but the konekts are not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted July 26, 2022 Author Share Posted July 26, 2022 On 7/22/2022 at 4:49 AM, Subsicto said: What are the toe sleeves exactly? Some kind of sock? I've seen them mentioned in forums a few times. Some sites have them listed but without any info I just want to make sure my local shop do everything properly when I get my pair, with the process being so radically different to normal skates Bauer sends a kit, I believe each box will have the toe sleeves and all the pads for punch out assistance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerd31 Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 Anyone with any insight on these have anything from Bauer on how long they anticipate the liners to last before needing replacement? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffgtx Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 Hi, would the baking process with the liner etc allow someone who isn;t quite a 7 to wear a 7 without swimming in it? In other words, do these run small compared to Bauer supreme? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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