The Supreme & Vapor Skate Families by Bauer

Bauer engineers some of the best hockey skates on the ice. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran, you take to the pond every winter, or you’re new to the rink, Bauer has you covered with a range of recreational to professional options in each of its skate families. As Bauer wraps up production of its beloved Nexus series, the brand’s elite Vapor and Supreme lines take the spotlight.

Bauer Skate Tech

Founded in 1927, Bauer has spent almost a century advancing hockey skate technology to offer some of the best boots on the market. Across the Bauer families, you’ll find lightweight Aero Foam padding, ballistic-grade Curv® composite inserts, high-end Tuuk LS5 carbon steel blades, and other proprietary innovations for precision performance and awesome durability. While all Bauer skates are impressive in their own right, Supreme and Vapor constructions are vastly different and offer options between them to accommodate every player’s needs.

Bauer Supreme vs. Vapor Skate Fits

Traditionally, a pair of Bauer Vapor skates was best for the player with narrow feet. Low-volume Vapor skates offer a tapered fit with a standard toe box, slim forefoot, snug heel, and tight ankle. The player with classic preferences and regular to wide feet can’t go wrong with a Bauer Supreme skate. Before being phased out of production, Bauer Nexus skates featured a high-volume interior specifically designed for wide feet. Now, with the Bauer Performance Fit system, players are able to choose any Bauer skate based on performance features, rather than the shape or volume of their foot.

Supreme Skate Design

The Supreme hockey skate family is no stranger to the defensive player. These robust skates give powerhouse players the support necessary to make explosive strides on the ice. The contoured support of Supreme skates allows for more freedom of movement to control where force is applied. The stiff base offers a higher rate of energy transfer while the softer top affords more mobility, resulting in a ‘spring-like’ effect to boost an already-strong skating style.

Choosing Your Supreme Skate:

• Supreme M30: These Bauer boots make an excellent choice for the beginner player who is still finding their bearings on the ice.
• Supreme M40: Regulars at the rink will appreciate the impressive performance and affordable prices of these Supreme skates.
• Supreme M50 Pro & Mach: Standing at the head of the Supreme family, these skates are top-of-the-line options for powerful pros.

Vapor Skate Design

The player looking to optimize their high-speed style should lace up in a pair of Bauer Vapor skates. These lightweight boots are constructed with a softer base for enhanced responsiveness and a stiffer top for even more lateral support. Vapors feature a kick point lower down on the boot than traditional skates to increase speed and improve agility. With an innovative asymmetrical toe cap, Bauer Vapor skates offer a superior connection to the ice.

Choosing Your Vapor Skate:

• X-LP & X-LS: The recreational or new-to-hockey player can’t go wrong skating in one of these lightweight Vapor models.
• Vapor X3 & X4: Performance skaters who demand quality and value should look no further than these agile Vapor skates.
• Vapor Hyperlite 2 & X5 Pro: These elite Bauer Vapors are optimal for high-speed pros who need to bank sharp turns with minimal resistance.

Shop Pure Hockey for the recreational or professional Bauer skates you're looking for. Check our skate buying and fitting guides to determine your perfect pair of Bauer Supremes or Vapors.

Is Bauer Vapor or Supreme better?

Bauer Vapor and Supreme skates are both top-quality lines but with different benefits. Powerhouse players will appreciate the snug anatomical fit and spring-like stride in Bauer Supreme skates, while agility players will enjoy the lateral support and responsiveness of the Vapor.

How do I choose a Bauer skate?

To choose your optimal Bauer skate, start by identifying your style on the ice. Choose a pair of Supremes to boost your already-explosive stride or opt for a pair of Vapors if speed is your main objective. If you are close to a Pure Hockey store we recommend coming in to get your foot scanned so we can determine the best size and fit for you.

What is the difference between Bauer Fit 1 and Fit 2 skates?

The difference between Bauer Fit 1 and 2 skates is the level of volume. The new Bauer Performance Fit system features a spectrum of interior dimensions to accommodate feet of all shapes and sizes. Bauer Fit 1 has a minimal volume interior with a hollow heel pocket for a low-profile foot. Fit 2 offers a standard medium volume fit with a mid instep. A Bauer boot in Fit 3 will fit a wide, high-volume foot with its deep heel pocket and sizable instep.