The all-new Vapor Hyperlite 2 skate line is built for ultimate quickness and agility. Vapor skates feature stiffer and more supportive material in the upper portion of the skate, and increased flex and responsiveness in the lower part of the boot. A couple of big upgrades Bauer put into the X3 include the Digi Comp Quarter Package and LS+ Runners.
New Upgrades: Curv Composite, Pro Stock Tongue, LS Pulse SS Runner.
Runner: LS+
Holder: Lightspeed Edge
Liner: Sublimated Microfiber
Tongue: Pro Stock 40oz with Liner
Eyelets/Facing: Standard
Material: Digi Composite
Construction: 3D Injected Two-Piece Boot with Digi Comp Outsole
When purchasing a new pair of hockey skates, it is important to focus on fit. If you’re unsure which skate line or model fits your foot best, use our sizing guide below or for the most accurate measurement and assessment, visit your local Pure Hockey to be scanned on a Bauer 3D scanner.
The Vapor X3 skate has a Digi Composite quarter package making this a lightweight, durable skate for this price point.
Inside the boot, Bauer combines memory foam padding with a sublimated Microfiber liner. The memory foam is strategically placed in the ankle area to wrap the foot in quality comfort, while the liner provides good support and some added comfort throughout the hockey skate. At the bottom of the boot is Bauer’s Form Fit footbed for good support and the feel. At the top of the skate is a 40oz Pro stock tongue with a liner for added comfort and flexibility.
The X3 includes the original Tuuk Lightspeed EDGE holder and the LS+ runner offering good blade durability for this price point.
While there are certainly benefits to purchasing a higher-end model, especially if you’re looking for more technologies to help your performance, the Bauer Vapor X3 skates offer quality features for the occasional or new to hockey player. For more information on the entire 2023 Vapor line check out our 2023 Bauer Vapor Skate blog.
Lightweight boot that provides comfort and flexibility withour sacrificing support.
Microfiber liner with Comfort Edge padding around the ankles to give you comfort.
Lightspeed Edge Holder with LS+ Runner for good durability and edge life.
Medium Volume. Medium Width
Bauer 3D Skate Fit Sizing Chart
| Bauer 3D Fit Width Conversion Chart |
| Traditional Skate Width |
New Bauer 3D Fit |
| Vapor |
Supreme |
| Vapor D Width |
Fit 1 |
Fit 1 |
| Vapor EE Width |
Fit 2 |
Fit 2 |
| Supreme D Width |
Fit 2 |
Fit 2 |
| Supreme EE Width |
Fit 3 |
Fit 3 |
| Nexus D Width |
Fit 3 |
Fit 3 |
| Nexus EE Width |
Fit 3 |
Fit 3 |
| JetSpeed D Width |
Fit 1 |
Fit 1 |
| JetSpeed EE Width |
Fit 2 |
Fit 2 |
| Tacks D Width |
Fit 2 |
Fit 2 |
| Tacks EE Width |
Fit 3 |
Fit 3 |
| Ribcor D Width |
Fit 2 |
Fit 2 |
| Ribcor EE Width |
Fit 3 |
Fit 3 |
| Bauer Vapor X3 Senior Hockey Skate Sizing Chart |
| Bauer Skate Size |
Shoe Size |
| U.S. |
Euro |
U.K. |
| 7.0 |
8.5 |
42 |
7.5 |
| 7.5 |
9.0 |
42.5 |
8.0 |
| 8.0 |
9.5 |
43 |
8.5 |
| 8.5 |
10.0 |
44 |
9.0 |
| 9.0 |
10.5 |
44.5 |
9.5 |
| 9.5 |
11.0 |
45 |
10.0 |
| 10.0 |
11.5 |
45.5 |
10.5 |
| 10.5 |
12.0 |
46 |
11.0 |
| 11.0 |
12.5 |
47 |
11.5 |
| 11.5 |
13.0 |
47.5 |
12.0 |
| 12.0 |
13.5 |
48 |
12.5 |
| 12.5 |
14.0 |
48.5 |
13.0 |
| 13.0 |
14 |
49 |
13.5 |
| 14.0 |
15 |
50 |
14.5 |
| 15.0 |
16 |
51 |
15.5 |
| Bauer Vapor X3 Intermediate Hockey Skate Sizing Chart |
| Bauer Skate Size |
Shoe Size |
| U.S. |
Euro |
U.K. |
| 4.0 |
5.0 |
37.5 |
4.5 |
| 4.5 |
5.5 |
38 |
5.0 |
| 5.0 |
6.0 |
38.5 |
5.5 |
| 5.5 |
6.5 |
39 |
6.0 |
| 6.0 |
7.5 |
40.5 |
6.5 |
| 6.5 |
8.0 |
41 |
7.0 |
| Bauer Vapor X3 Junior Hockey Skate Sizing Chart |
| Bauer Skate Size |
Shoe Size |
| U.S. |
Euro |
U.K. |
| 1.0 |
2.0 |
33.5 |
1.5 |
| 1.5 |
2.5 |
34 |
2.0 |
| 2.0 |
3.0 |
35 |
2.5 |
| 2.5 |
3.5 |
35.5 |
3.0 |
| 3.0 |
4.0 |
36 |
3.5 |
| 3.5 |
4.5 |
36.5 |
4.0 |
SENIOR Hockey Skates
Senior hockey skates are sized to fit adults and full grown teenagers with a Men's US shoe size of 8 or greater.
Intermediate Hockey Skates
Intermediate hockey skates are sized to fit kids in the range of approximately 10 to 13 years old with a US shoe size of 5 to 7.
JUNIOR Hockey Skates
Junior hockey skates are sized to fit kids in the range of approximately 8 to 10 years old with a US shoe size of 2 to 4.5.
YOUTH Hockey Skates
Youth hockey skates are sized to fit toddlers and young children in the age range of approximately 9 years old and younger with a US youth shoe size of 1.5 or smaller.
*Female Skaters*
The difference between men's shoes and women's shoes is 1.5 to 2 sizes. So, if you wear size 9 women's shoes, that translates to a men's size 7.5 or 7.0, which would put you in a size 6 senior hockey skate. More simply put, go 3 sizes down from your women's shoe size in order to find your hockey skate size.