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 X4 include the Pro Stock tongue, CURV Composite and LS Pulse Stainless Steel.
New Upgrades: Curv Composite, Pro Stock Tongue, LS Pulse SS Runner.
Runner: LS Pulse SS
Holder: Lightspeed Edge
Liner: Sublimated with Comfort Edge
Tongue: Pro Stock 40oz with Liner
Eyelets/Facing: Standard
Material: Curv Composite
Construction: 3D Lasted 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.
A big upgrade from the previous Vapor 3X skate model is the 3D lasted Curv Composite Quarter package. This provides elite level support while keeping the skate very lightweight. The Junior X4 Skate has a LS Balance runner with a 13ft radius and Motion-Flex to make it easier for kids to bend their knees and learn the skating stride.
The 40oz Pro Stock tongue has a comfort lining that offers a balance of performance, support and great feel. Inside the boot you’ll find a sublimated liner with comfort edge on the ankles and Bauer’s Form-Fit footbed. The liner provides good support, a soft feel, and moisture-management properties to help wick sweat away and keep your foot secured in the boot. The footbed is lined with memory foam underneath for true comfort as soon as you step into the skate.
The Vapor X4 skate provides competitive players, who are on the ice a couple times a week, with a great option for a skate with great performance features and some high-end technology to make this model a terrific value. For more information on the entire 2023 Vapor line check out our 2023 Bauer Vapor Skate blog.
Lightweight boot designed to allow max energy transfer to maximize speed and agility.
A 40oz felt two piece tongue with a liner for added support and comfort.
Lightspeed Edge Holder with LS Pulse SS Runner for durability and longer lasting edges.
A soft Sublimated Microfiber liner with Comfort Edge ankle padding for good support and comfort throughout the skate.
Allows the skate to maintain its lower kick point for optimal quickness and agility.
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 X4 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 X4 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 X4 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.