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#7 in Hockey Skates

Bauer Vapor X4

Name: Bauer Vapor X4
Brand: Bauer
Rating: 8.1 (1 reviews)

Bauer

$279.00 – $379.00

Mid-range Vapor with a 3D thermoformed composite boot, hydrophobic microfiber liner, and LS Pulse stainless steel on the LS shift holder. It hits the sweet spot for weekly beer-league skaters upgrading from entry boots.

8.1

Good

Consensus

Our Analysis

Ranked #7 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.

Score Breakdown

Expert Score

8.1

User Sentiment

8.3

Value Score

9.4

Complaint Risk

9.4

Freshness

8.7

Community

8.1

Availability

9.3

Pros

Comfortable out of the box
Real composite boot under $400
Replaceable steel on a modern holder

Cons

Softens noticeably after a season of heavy use
Stock footbeds are flimsy

Don't buy this if…

Avoid if you skate more than four times weekly, since the mid-tier boot breaks down under that load.

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