For Vapor’s 25th anniversary, Bauer is looking to upgrade the Vapor line to the best it can be for the speedy, agile player. The Vapor X4 is the next upgrade Performance skate and offers great features at an even greater price. Features include a 3D-lasted CURV composite quarter package, memory foam ankle padding with a comfort edge and sublimated liner, and a Form Fit footbed.

Skate Fit Profile

The Vapor X4 skates come in Bauer’s Fits 1, 2, and 3, which is a concept that debuted in 2020. This was a great innovation, considering how the three lines, Vapor, Supreme, and Nexus, all historically had their own fits, despite performing differently. Now, those with narrower feet for example can enjoy the powerful stride enhancements that come with the Supreme line. Below is how the Bauer Fit System compares to previous years’ Bauer Skates:

Fit 1 = Low Volume, Narrow width (closest aligned to the Vapor fit profile)
Fit 2 = Medium Volume, Medium Width (closest aligned to the Supreme fit profile)
Fit 3 = High Volume, Wide Width (closest aligned to the Nexus fit profile)

Choosing the right fit profile is a key element in deciding which skate and fit best suits you. Here at The Hockey Shop, we have a team of experts, as well as our very own Bauer 3D scanner that can help you into the correct size and fit to keep you at your best.

Boot Construction & Stiffness Profile

The boot’s 3D-lasted CURV composite quarter package ensures a lightweight yet durable build and provides excellent responsiveness and support during gameplay. The Digi Comp outsole enhances energy transfer, allowing for explosive acceleration and quick turns on the ice, and the Anaform Upper allows for amazing thermoformability in the skate for a customized fit.

Liner & Interal Padding

The Bauer Vapor X4 hockey skate is designed with a focus on comfort and performance, incorporating advanced liner and internal padding technologies. The memory foam ankle padding contours to the shape of the ankle, providing a customized fit and excellent support. The Comfort Edge along the top enhances overall comfort and reduces pressure points on the turn while skating and the sublimated liner’s moisture-wicking properties are there to help keep your feet dry and comfortable.

Lacing System

The skate features the Motion Flex facing, which allows for increased forward flexion and range of motion, promoting a more natural stride and agility on the ice. Additionally, the skate utilizes traditional eyelets for a familiar and reliable lacing system that allows for easy adjustments and a secure fit.

Tongue

the felt tongue provides a traditional feel and helps to disperse lace bite pressure ensuring enhanced comfort during gameplay. skate sublimated liner can also be found along keep you comfortable dry. steel holder features tuuk lightspeed edge for quick effortless blade changes. paired with ls pulse ss runner this combination ensures excellent retention durability allowing precise turns acceleration. comes stock profile which good balance between stability agility.

Toe Cap

better overall fit negate any unused space within boot bauer turned using an asymmetrical concept that has been observed in previous high-end skates. insoles vapor x4 uses form footbed is made of contoured foam material molds shape player foot over time. provide personalized improves by reducing points enhancing stability. graphics looks very similar x5 pro black base red but lighter white speed accents on sides boot. logo seen clearly back silver.