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True Catalyst Ice Hockey Skates
The True Catalyst 9X4 Skate line raises the bar for fit, performance, and value for the east-to-west skater that thrives on agile quicks and lightning quick acceleration. With a one-piece boot in each and every price point, this Catalyst line offers an unparalleled custom-like fit that hugs and contours the foot like nothing else around. A few other key specs like the flex tendon guard help to promote complete range of motion and mobility too.
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True Catalyst 3x6
Ice Hockey Skates
$229.99 - $319.99
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- Level of Play: Performance
- Fit: Medium Profile
- Boot: 1-Piece Poly Fusion
- Runner: SpeedShift
- Weight: 836 grams (9.0R)
- Sizes: 1.0 - 11.5
- Widths: R, W
The True Catalyst 3X6 Skate offers premium performance and an unparalleled fit at a competitive price point, making it an excellent choice for competitive hockey players. A precise mold fits to the unique shape of your foot for custom-like comfort, with a stiff, lightweight build that delivers explosive strides and agile skating.
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True Catalyst 5x6
Ice Hockey Skates
$379.99 - $579.99
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- Level of Play: Performance
- Fit: Medium Profile
- Boot: 1-Piece Polyfusion
- Runner: Stainless SpeedShift
- Weight: 857 grams (9.0R)
- Sizes: 1.0 - 11.5
- Widths: R, W
The True Catalyst 5X6 Skate combines premium one-piece construction with a stiff, responsive build for explosive strides. An updated holder and steel system combines with an anatomical skate fit for improved balance and lighter, more agile skating for elite-level performance.
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True Catalyst Nitro
Ice Hockey Skates - Junior
$749.99
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- Level of Play: Elite
- Fit: Medium Profile
- Boot: 1-Piece Polyfusion
- Runner: SpeedShift Hyper-Polish DLC
- Weight: 904 grams (9.0R)
- Sizes: 1.0 - 3.5
- Widths: R
The True Catalyst Nitro Skates - Junior deliver powerful energy transfer, pro-level stiffness, and the stability players need for explosive strides and confident skating. An updated SpeedShift holder and steel system delivers a neutral pitch for better balanced and improved control, with SpeedShift Hyper-Polish DLC steel for reduced weight, strong durability, and precise edgework.
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True Catalyst Nitro
Ice Hockey Skates
$849.99 - $969.99
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- Level of Play: Elite
- Fit: Medium Profile
- Boot: 1-Piece Polyfusion PWRCORE
- Runner: SpeedShift Hyper-Polish DLC
- Weight: 904 grams (9.0R)
- Sizes: 4.0 - 11.5
- Widths: R, W
The True Catalyst Nitro Skates deliver powerful energy transfer, pro-level stiffness, and the stability players need for explosive strides and confident skating. An updated SpeedShift holder and steel system delivers a neutral pitch for better balanced and improved control, with SpeedShift Hyper-Polish DLC steel for reduced weight, strong durability, and precise edgework.
True Catalyst 5X4 Limited Edition
Ice Hockey Skates
$449.99
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Limited Edition Model
- Level of Play: Performance
- Fit: Medium Profile
- Boot: 1-Piece Poly Fusion
- Runner: Shift Max 7CR
- Weight: 984 grams (9.0R)
- Sizes: 1.0 - 11.5
- Widths: R, W
The Limited Edition True Catalyst 5X4 Skate comes in a blacked out and whited out graphics package on top of the same high-end performance and fit and made the 5X4 incredibly popular with the competitive players on a budget.
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True Catalyst 9X4
Ice Hockey Skates
$659.97 - $809.97
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- Level of Play: Elite
- Fit: Medium Profile
- Boot: 1-Piece Carbon
- Runner: Shift Max DLC
- Weight: 1,013 grams (9.0R)
- Sizes: 6.0 - 11.5
- Widths: R, W
The True Catalyst 9X4 Skate is the pinnacle of elite performance, fit and technologies for the agility-focused player who thrives on blazing quick skating to take over the game.
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True Catalyst 7X4
Ice Hockey Skates
$487.47 - $599.97
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- Level of Play: Elite
- Fit: Medium Profile
- Boot: 1-Piece Carbon
- Runner: Shift Max 9CR
- Weight: 1,007 grams (9.0R)
- Sizes: 4.0 - 11.5
- Widths: R, W
The True Catalyst 7X4 Skate delivers unreal agility, fit and comfort for the crafty, east-to-west elite player. To top it off, True continued to up their game with even better durability and shot protection through revamped carbon layering and underfoot construction.
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True Catalyst 5X4
Ice Hockey Skates
$224.97 - $337.47
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- Level of Play: Performance
- Fit: Medium Profile
- Boot: 1-Piece Poly Fusion
- Runner: Shift Max 7CR
- Weight: 984 grams (9.0R)
- Sizes: 1.0 - 11.5
- Widths: R, W
The True Catalyst 5X4 Skate offers premium performance and an unparalleled fit at a competitive price point, making it a stellar pick for the serious hockey player. The state-of-the-art one-piece boot precisely molds to the unique shape of your foot unlike anything else, the result is superior comfort, speed and agility.
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True Catalyst 3X4
Ice Hockey Skates
$149.97 - $209.97
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Top Pick: Best Value Skate of 2026
- Level of Play: Performance
- Fit: Medium Profile
- Boot: 1-Piece Poly Fusion
- Runner: Shift Max 3CR
- Weight: 936 grams (9.0R)
- Sizes: 1.0 - 11.5
- Widths: R, W
The True Catalyst 3X4 Skate offers intermediate-level players exceptional agility, durability and fit at an affordable price. The standout one-piece boot wraps around your foot for a near-custom fit that produces performance and comfort two-piece boots can't compete with.
True Catalyst 9X4 Skate Line Insight
Learn about the entire 2024 True Catalyst 9X4 Skate line. This is the only place to learn everything you need to know about the Catalyst Line, from the specific style of player that Catalyst is built for to the nitty gritty tech-and-spec for each model.
30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee
IW guarantees that you will love your skates or you get your money back! Purchase a pair of qualifying True Hockey skates, even sharpen your ice skates however you like and give them a true test. If you are not completely satisfied with the skates, you return them to IW within 30 days from the date of purchase for a full refund.
Complete skates must be returned to IW within the stated time period along with a copy of your invoice to be eligible to receive a refund.
Complete skates must be returned to IW within the stated time period along with a copy of your invoice to be eligible to receive a refund.
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True Hockey offers more than the lightning quick agility from the Catalyst Line! For more top end speed for the north-to-south skater, make sure to check out the HZRDUS line.
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True Hzrdus 5X
Ice Hockey Skates
$114.97$229.99*
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- Level of Play: Performance
- Fit: Medium Profile
- Boot: 1-Piece Fiberglass
- Runner: Shift Max 7CR
- Weight: 863 grams (Size 9)
- Sizes: 1.0 - 11.5
- Widths: R, W
The True HZRDUS 5X Skate provide elite one-piece performance and unmatched fit that blows typical expectations for skates at this price. The True Shell Technology is the standout feature for players of all skill levels as it allows players to skate faster, react quicker and to stay more comfortable from start to finish.
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