The skates come with Superfeet insoles as well as BladeTech steel.
Just an FYI….The steel moves around in the holder and is designed to be that way…there is nothing wrong with the steel or the holder.
Per Blade Tech website:
Bladetech has incorporated high strength alloys and advanced coatings on top of their proprietary flexible blade technology – the result? A faster blade for you!
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Bladetech was started in 2013 when Jeff Azzolin, a University of Waterloo engineering student realized that while boots were being drastically improved year over year, the skate blades themselves were being almost completely ignored. Using his engineering background, he went to work in the lab and discovered there was some unused potential energy in skaters strides that he wanted to take advantage of. From this innovative train of thought a ‘spring loaded’ blade was created, and Bladetech’s patented ‘Flex-Force’ technology was born.
Since incorporation in 2013, Bladetech hasn’t stopped innovating and has done several improvements on top of their flex-force technology.
One big differentiation that might not be immediately apparent is that the steel they use is 440c stainless steel, compared to competitors who regularly use 410 or 420 SS alloys. What is the difference? Well the devil is in the details. There are countless different types of stainless steels, and the 400 series is characterized as ferritic and martensitic chromium alloys. Type 440 stainless steel has a higher carbon content than other 400 series, and this allows it to maintain edges better, and also makes it one of the hardest stainless steels. The 440C steel Bladetech uses is manufactured under a watchful eye in Canada, whereas other steels are mass produced in china and shipped overseas. 440C stainless itself has the highest carbon content 440 series steel, which is why it is it is commonly used in high quality knives. So what does this mean for you the player? Less sharpens, better edges, a blade less prone to cracking upon impact, and more consistency to allow you to really hone your skating skills!
Perfect skates for:
Elite players looking for high-end performance and comfort at a lower price.
Durability
Power
Speed
The Bauer Supreme M5 Pro Ice Hockey Skates are designed for powerful skaters who play frequently and want to enhance their explosiveness. They feature a lightweight, supportive, and thermoformable 3D lasted Carbon Curv composite boot, which is stiff at the lower portion for better power transfer. The design allows for maximum ankle flexion and extension, and also includes a "Choose Your Steel" option for blade selection to match playing style.
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The M5 Pro is focused on giving a lot of power. Normally, you'd hear a Supreme or Bauer Pro model going for $900+. The M5 Pro is different than that. It has all the Pro features, but for a cheaper price—more of a mid-range level price. So the M5 Pro has all the same comfort features, durability, the ability to change your steel, and the traditional supreme anatomic fit. With the new Fit System mechanisms, the M5 Pro allows you to customize whether you want it wide, narrow, etc.
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