For the Hockey Players Out There

[Datsasuk 2]

Have you guys seen this yet? Some of the pros (Malkin, Gonchar, Byfuglien) are wearing new skates from a company called MLX. I came across the site today, and it looks like they're looking for testers before the skates become available for retail. Could be a cool opportunity. Right now they are only available to the NHL guys though unfortunately.

MLX Skate Sign Up

[seeinred 1,488]

I signed up to test them, but I'm not sure if it's going through. I get a blank page when I hit submit.

[redwingfan19 293]

sweet, just signed up, probably wont get picked but its worth a shot

[redwingfan19 293]

I signed up to test them, but I'm not sure if it's going through. I get a blank page when I hit submit.

yeah, I got the same thing

[Yzerfan1999 81]

I like how much protection they have. It looks like a cool idea. I DO realize they are prototypes, but there is something really ugly about them, but then again, maybe its just that the guy who is modelling them in the pics looks like he is wearing black pantyhose.

[Datsasuk 2]

I like how much protection they have. It looks like a cool idea. I DO realize they are prototypes, but there is something really ugly about them, but then again, maybe its just that the guy who is modelling them in the pics looks like he is wearing black pantyhose.

I actually think they look pretty sweet. Aesthetically, they are a good mix between simple and flashy. Not too much of either one.

[MotorCityMadness 388]

I signed up...no big deal if I don't get selected

[Greatness=PavelDatsyuk 65]

I signed up, don't really care if I get picked, but if I do that will be cool

[Datsasuk 2]

I signed up, don't really care if I get picked, but if I do that will be cool

Well, for anyone that gets picked, give an update on whether you like them or not.

[Datsasuk 2]

Hey, I'm not sure if anyone else has gone back to the site after signing up, but its a full site now, not just the sign up sheet. Its got a lot of info about the skates and the company.

[Guest ToMaToToWnWinGsFaN_24]

hmmm..

they look actually quite interesting!

unfortunately i dont skate very much so im not gonna apply

[Original-Six 254]

I noticed he had different skates. I was thinking they were Eastons.

[Datsasuk 2]

I noticed he had different skates. I was thinking they were Eastons.

Yeah that's what a lot of people originally thought, but then the word stared spreading how they were a new type of skates, the same one's Gonchar has been wearing since last year except Gonchar's are all black.

[Dano33 41]

They look like tanks. I mean, they show how flexible they can be above the ankle, but I bet they're rock hard around the foot. According to them they mold perfectly to your foot, but a lot of companies say that. They aren't the first to come out with the one-piece shell. I guess I'd like to hear more about them, see what the NHLers say. Usually skates will kill your feet for a while before they break in, I'd be interested if these cut that time down.

[Datsasuk 2]

They look like tanks. I mean, they show how flexible they can be above the ankle, but I bet they're rock hard around the foot. According to them they mold perfectly to your foot, but a lot of companies say that. They aren't the first to come out with the one-piece shell. I guess I'd like to hear more about them, see what the NHLers say. Usually skates will kill your feet for a while before they break in, I'd be interested if these cut that time down.

Yeah, from what I understand, a big thing about the skates is the fact that they are using a new, different type of material in the boot that allows it to mold easier, and better to the foot. I think that the NHLers so far like them because all of the ones that have switched to them, have stuck with them and have not gone back to their old skates.

[dallas27 7]

No goalie skates?

Tsk, tsk.

[Datsasuk 2]

No goalie skates?

Tsk, tsk.

haha yeah well I guess they first have to get these out to the market to start. Then maybe they'll start coming out with other skates. Might have to wait a while for goalie skates though

[Datsasuk 2]

Did anyone check out the blog lately? you can get free pucks now! http://blog.mlxskates.com/

[Travis 576]

Someone needs to get Mario a new logo for these bad boys.

[Datsasuk 2]

Someone needs to get Mario a new logo for these bad boys.

Weird cuz I actually thought the logo looked pretty sick. not like all the other ones that all look the same like Bauer and Reebok where its just the name with no real design to it

[Travis 576]

Weird cuz I actually thought the logo looked pretty sick. not like all the other ones that all look the same like Bauer and Reebok where its just the name with no real design to it

To be fair, both Bauer and Reebok have logos. They just use their wordmarks more often. That's irrelevant, though. It's just very "stock" looking and a little over done with the whole stencil thing.

edit: Having said all that, it has nothing to do with the skates themselves. Carry on.

Edited March 25, 2010 by Travis

[Datsasuk 2]

To be fair, both Bauer and Reebok have logos. They just use their wordmarks more often. That's irrelevant, though. It's just very "stock" looking and a little over done with the whole stencil thing.

edit: Having said all that, it has nothing to do with the skates themselves. Carry on.

Actually yea now that I thought about it for a sec, I remembered the Reebok logo

[Datsasuk 2]

Yo they have facebook and twitter accounts set up. I'm am stoked for these skates to come out. Hopefully they give us some more info soon

http://www.facebook.com/pages/MLX-Skates/108723432494094

http://twitter.com/mlxskates