The CCM Tacks AS-590 hockey skates offer some of the technologies and materials used in the top-of-the-line model that elite level players will enjoy, while not paying at the top of the market.
- One Piece Boot quarter package for more direct energy transfer
- TotalDri Pro liner with polygiene for a high-performance moisture wicking comfort
- Interchangeable, custom fitting tongue
- Molded CCM Ortholite Ultralite footbed
- Memory foam with seamless comfort padding
- Powerflex Tendon Guard
Finding the right skate for you means finding the model that fits your foot best. If you’re unsure, or you’re looking for the most accurate measurement you can get, visit your local Pure Hockey. CCM’s Tacks line offers a tapered, regular, or wide fit depending on your foot. This will allow for a customized feel, closer fit and faster strides. For a better understanding of the fitting system, check out our CCM performance fit system blog.
The AS-590 has a one-piece quarter package boot and is crafted out of RFM composite, an NHL caliber lightweight material. The RFM composite has a carbon blend that is engineered for the modern power skater with intense strides looking for explosiveness without restriction. The carbon composite wraps under the boot and because of this, energy is no longer lost or absorbed by a glued and nailed outsole, but instead is now transferred directly through the boot to the ice.
Included with this skate is CCM’s Asymmetrical Tritech Tongue with EVA foam that provides excellent comfort and protection. This multi-layer 7mm tongue has asymmetrical flex points for a better wrap and foam inserts to shield from slashes and pucks.
The AS-590 features an unmatched custom feel by making the tongues interchangeable. For additional purchase you can switch out various tongue inserts to optimize feel and protection in your skate. The XS Tongue System gives the player options in thickness to either increase or decrease the inner boot volume to achieve the best fit.
Improved on this year’s Tacks line is the tendon guard. CCM uses the Powerflex Tendon to help improve the range of motion for fuller strides and increase skating power.
Helping with the custom feel is CCM’s multi-density memory foam ankle padding and Total Dri-Pro liner with polygiene. The memory foam padding includes a seamless comfort finish that wraps anatomically around your foot. The Total-Dri Pro liner with polygiene helps the skater’s foot resist abrasions while also wicking away unvented moisture.
Also found inside the boot is CCM’s Ortholite UltraLite footbed. This is a streamlined approach to the footbed that will save weight in key areas to make the skate lighter. In addition, it’s going to add comfort for the bottom of the foot and is built to release moisture out of the bottom of the boot to keep your foot dryer during play.
Rounding out this impressive skate is the Speedblade XS Holder. CCM has improved on their spring-lock system to create the SpeedBlade Xchange System; a positive-lock mechanism that tightly secures the blade to the holder and makes swapping out blades more efficient. Using this technology is as easy as rolling the BladeLock dial until you feel resistance, then popping the blade out. Place your new blade into the holder, turn back the dial, and you can be back in the game without missing a shift.
CCM has included several new upgrades into the 2022 Tacks AS-590 skate that focuses on power and explosiveness. If you are an elite-level player looking for a less expensive skate or a performance player looking to jump up a model, the Tacks AS-590 is a great option.
Players get more direct energy transfer and a closer fit for more powerful strides.
Improved range of motion for fuller strides and increased skating power.
CCM quick release holder with bladelock system with the ability to choose your steel.
Multi-layer 7mm tongue with enhanced lace-bite protection and EVA Foam insert for excellent protection.
High performance moisture wicking material keeps feet dry and skates light, with protection against wear or rubbing.
Ultra lightweight comfort and superior support using recycled EVA foam.