Overview
Playing Style
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Power-Focused Playing Style
This style suits players who thrive on generation strong, top end speed through longer and forceful strides. They come with a stiffer boot that efficiently transfers energy into the rink for maximum power with every stride.Acceleration-Focused Playing Style
For players who rely on quick bursts of speed and agile movements to dominate the game, this type of skate is ideal. These offer a moderately stiff boot that balances support with mobility. These these skates, you can swiftly change direction, make sudden moves and accelerate rapidly.
Fit Profile
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If multiple categories are selected, it indicates the skate is available in or can be molded to different fit profiles.
Low Profile Fit
Narrow forefoot, narrow heel pocket, shallow instep depth and low overall volume.
Medium Profile Fit
Medium forefoot, medium heel pocket, medium instep depth and medium overall volume.
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High Volume Fit
Wide forefoot, wide heel pocket, deep instep depth and high overall volume.
Level of Play Definitions
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If multiple categories are selected, it indicates the skate is suitable for multiple levels of play.
Recreational-Level Skates
Built for the new-to-hockey player or casual skaters that are looking for an affordable option. These are great starter skates, especially for youth players.
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Designed for players who are confident in their skating stride and are ready to take their performance to the next level. These players are on the rink 1-2 times a week playing mid-to-high level hockey.
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Engineered for the best performance, protection, durability and comfort. These players are usually on the rink three times or more a week and are playing high-level hockey.
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Cut Protection Level
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This is the general level of protection against cuts.
- Minimum: Basic protection suitable for competitive play
- Standard: Balanced protection for intense gameplay. Protects against more severe cuts.
- Maximum: Highest level of cut resistance for elite gameplay. Ideal for competitive adult hockey and designed for the biggest and fastest players.
ANSI Rated Cut Level
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Measures the actual cut resistance of materials based on the ANSI/ISEA 105 standard.
ANSI Level Description Grams of Force N/A No specific cut resistance rating provided by the manufacturer. N/A A1 Minimal protection; withstands light cuts. 200-499 A2 Lower-level protection; resists slightly heavier cuts. 500-999 A3 Low-level protection; suitable for competitive play. 1,000-1,499 A4 Standard protection; defends against significant cuts. 1,500-2,199 A5 Elevated protection for intense play. 2,200-2,999 A6 Extra protection for faster, higher-impact play. 3,000-3,999 A7 Ultra-high protection. 4,000-4,999 A8 Premium protection for all levels of play and ages. 5,000-5,999 A9 Top-tier cut resistance for ultimate protection. 6,000+
Certifications
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Indicates compliance with safety standards and regulations for hockey gear.
- USA Hockey: Approved for play under USA Hockey regulations. Ensures gear meets safety standards for organized play in the United States.
- BNQ: Certified by the Bureau de Normalisation du Quebec for cut-resistant hockey gear. Required for players in Canadian Minor Hockey leagues to ensure on-ice safety.
- CE: Meets European safety standards for protective equipment. Designed for compliance with regulations across European leagues and recreational play.
The Sport Mate Gorilla Waxed Hockey Skate Laces are gorilla tough and very durable. These laces include metal tips that make the lacing process easier as well preventing the tips from fraying like many other laces. Sport Mate also waxed these laces allowing them to stay tighter, longer.
- Lace Sizing Guidelines:
Lace Size / Skate Size
96" / Youth & Junior
108" / Adult
Specifications
- Gorilla laces feature Metal tips to eliminate frayed ends and increase the easy of lacing
- Waxed laces and Flat lace design work together to increase holding power
- Sizes: 96", 108"
- Sold in pairs
Previous Feedback
Comments: have to say that these laces disappointed me. they do not stay tight and feel like there is little to no improvement over unwaxed laces, plus when i laced them up on my skates i had to hold each section down to make sure it did not lose its tightness which is why i wanted to buy waxed laces in the first place so that it would be easier to tighten the laces up without having to take extra steps to make sure they stay tight as i continue to tighten each section. the only thing i liked about these was the metal tips and the fact that the laces seem like they are also pretty durable other than that however i would highly recommend that you do not buy these, in fact I'm replacing mine as we speak.
From: Michael, Dallas, TX
Comments: definitely not a huge improvement over non waxed in fact my unwaxed laces seemed to hold better than these. the whole point of getting waxed laces is to make sure they stay in place during a game or skating session and are easy to tighten. i would not buy these laces i would highly recommend looking at other waxed laces. the only positive is the metal tips they come with and thats it. overall i definitely will not buy these again and going to replace them as soon as possible.
From: Mike
Comments: Love the metal tipped laces, make it really easy to thread through the holes while lacing up the skates. But one BIG caveat, these laces say they're waxed, but they feel and perform like unwaxed laces. You don't really feel any waxiness when touching them, and most importantly they do not hold tightness when skating in them. With my old wax laces, I could lace my skates up tight and they'd stay tight throughout a game. With these skates, I find that I have to untie and relace my skates at least once a game as they are hard to get tight the first time, and just don't stay tight, which is the whole point of getting waxed laces to begin with. Other than that though laces seem really well made and very durable.
From: Steve