Bauer Konekt Perfect Fit

[Hockeygoalie111]

I’ve found the best way to get the liners right is to first bake following the normal instructions.  Once the skates are cooled, rebake just the liners for 4 minutes and readjust.  This way, the shell is already formed and you get a better liner mold vs having a soft liner and shell during the regular process.  Konekt hack!  I highly recommend! :)

[TheGoalNet]

@Chenner29 next step on your fitting tour?

[Chenner29]

13 minutes ago, TheGoalNet said:

@Chenner29 next step on your fitting tour?

I don't think my fit issues are due to the liner.  Feet only really start to hurt when I clip the bottom strap, it's an instep/width issue with the shell

[jerd31]

Can you bake either the liner or the shell at home?

[Hockeygoalie111]

1 hour ago, jerd31 said:

Can you bake either the liner or the shell at home?

I did.  I have been baking skates at home for a long time, but I do have a convection oven.  I did the whole Konekt process at home.

[Cass]

1 hour ago, Hockeygoalie111 said:

I did.  I have been baking skates at home for a long time, but I do have a convection oven.  I did the whole Konekt process at home.

What temp do you set it for?  

[Hockeygoalie111]

2 hours ago, Cass said:

What temp do you set it for?  

175-180.  Leave it on the whole time too.  As long as it is convection.  

[Cass]

8 hours ago, Hockeygoalie111 said:

175-180.  Leave it on the whole time too.  As long as it is convection.  

I’m guessing that’s also Fahrenheit for us Europeans lol. 

[Scythe]

200 deg for 5 min, turn, season to taste 

[Hockeygoalie111]

On 11/22/2022 at 6:37 AM, Scythe said:

200 deg for 5 min, turn, season to taste 

Comment about baking....check!  Now just waiting for the "You'll ruin your skates if you bake them at home!"
 

[Eddie]

after baking konekts on my 14y old he complains they are a bit sore on the out sides near the bottom same place on every pair of skates he wears (fl;at and wide foot) usually after baking and trying normal skates i heat the area a little with a heat gun and push out and down sides with my fingers from inside skate. Has any one done any thing similar with these konekts?

[Chenner29]

9 hours ago, Eddie said:

after baking konekts on my 14y old he complains they are a bit sore on the out sides near the bottom same place on every pair of skates he wears (fl;at and wide foot) usually after baking and trying normal skates i heat the area a little with a heat gun and push out and down sides with my fingers from inside skate. Has any one done any thing similar with these konekts?

The foam shims are used in the initial heat molding process to help with hot spots like this

[RichMan]

11 hours ago, Eddie said:

after baking konekts on my 14y old he complains they are a bit sore on the out sides near the bottom same place on every pair of skates he wears (fl;at and wide foot) usually after baking and trying normal skates i heat the area a little with a heat gun and push out and down sides with my fingers from inside skate. Has any one done any thing similar with these konekts?

If this is an ongoing issue with all skates, have his foot/feet checked to see if it's a metatarsal issue or other. It might solve the bottom line issue (no pun intended) and eventually save you some money. 

[Eddie]

yes most normal skates i can heat the sore spots and push the inside of the skate out to allow a bit more space and have success but these konekts are fairly stiff and have a big arch in them i am probably going to go back to shop and do a complete heat mold again and try to use thicker socks and even a few more shims to try and get a bit more comfort. 

[daffy]

So, I bought some used Konekts to try.  Read through here and baked them.  I have super narrow feel so was sceptical if I could mold them tight enough.  After bake, my heel still slips pretty good and top strap can't be tightened tight enough.

You guys think getting a shop to bake them would make any difference? Also is it possible to change out top strap for a shorter one?

Edited September 1, 2024 by daffy

[sescaro]

I don’t think they have shorter straps but not certain.  Also, I’d say that if you were trying to widen the skate, baking them at a shop where they have some different ways to do it might work but you’re trying to go the opposite direction.  
 

Is the top strap anchored at its shortest length?  There’s some adjustability by unscrewing the two screws where the strap attaches and moving it over.  Also, there is some adjustability to the buckle by spinning it around to shorten it up a bit. 

[daffy]

Thanks for the info.  I've turned the buckles as tight as possible.  

 

I'm looking to go tighter/narrower not widen the boot.  My top strap is stamped SR so I'd assume senior which would mean there is a junior.  If they are only screwed in, I'll see if I can adjust. 

 

Thanks

[daffy]

Quick follow up.  The top strap is adjusted to shortest setting and still have lots of movement.  Debating on whether worth putting money into or just flip them.  Baked at home as mentioned above so I don't know if worth going to shop and trying there.  

My current skates are custom Trues since my feet are so narrow.  Couldn't go stock.  

If my heel slips this much now, would another bake make that much of a difference?

[Charlie T]

Hey all, 

Has anyone had issues with their heel sliding up and down in the konekt skate? I’ve had mine for just over 2 years and noticed this in the spring, started to wear 2 pairs of socks which helped but didn’t fix the issue, got a new pair of the inner liner which fixed the issue for about a month and now it is back, tried thicker socks and tightening both the top and bottom straps but still dealing with this issue. Any feedback is welcome. Thank you!

[Hockeygoalie111]

10 hours ago, Charlie T said:

Hey all, 

Has anyone had issues with their heel sliding up and down in the konekt skate? I’ve had mine for just over 2 years and noticed this in the spring, started to wear 2 pairs of socks which helped but didn’t fix the issue, got a new pair of the inner liner which fixed the issue for about a month and now it is back, tried thicker socks and tightening both the top and bottom straps but still dealing with this issue. Any feedback is welcome. Thank you!

You likely don't have the straps tight enough or the skate/ liner is too big.