Overview
The Reebok 18K Ice Hockey Skates are a great advanced to pro level skate that replaces the previous years 11K skate.
The 18K skate offers a great lightweight feel. Reebok has introduced a new quarter panel material for the 18K skate the Max Armour™ V Elite material reinforced with grade A nylon composite. This is a combination of materials designed to offer a lightweight, durable, abrasion resistant outer, and great responsive flex.
Reebok has also redesigned The Pump™ on this years skate line. The Pump™ still features the same performance with a sleeker look. The actual pump and release do not stick out as much and are easier to access. Reebok has continued to use the Lace Lock feature to add to the customized fit.
The 18K skate also features a hybrid tongue. This is a combination of foam and traditional white felt. The hybrid tongue offers a great pre-molded fit, along with a lace bite guard that allows for forward flex. Reebok has also given the 18K ice skate a new liner using a combination of Clarino and Nash leather, offering moisture wicking and a locked in feel.
- Model Number: SK18KP
- Heritage: 11K Pump
- Level of Player: Ideal for advanced to pro level of play
- Fit Guidelines: General fit aspects of the Reebok boot are med-high volume, med-wide heel pocket, med-wide across top of foot and forefoot and toe box. Traditional stance.
- Sizing Guidelines: Reebok skates generally fit 1 1/2 sizes down from your regular shoe size
Specifications
- Quarter Package:
- Max Armour V Elite: Lightweight quarter package with straegically reinforced embedded zones provides optimum lightweight structure, offering stability and durability
- Reinforced composite embedded zones
- Abrasion zone near forefoot designed for added durability and resistant to cuts and abrasion
- Flexion zone - Harnesses flexion to enhance energy transfer
- Spinal zone - Supports Achilles tendon to control flexion & torsion
- Max Armour V Elite: Lightweight quarter package with straegically reinforced embedded zones provides optimum lightweight structure, offering stability and durability
- Liner:
- Dual zone liner
- Clarino liner offers great moisture wicking properties
- Duratex Grip backing to enhance heel lock
- Heel Support:
- ThePump™ technology - The ultimate in personalized pro performance and comfort
- The Pump™ skate will provide:
- A secure comfortable fit
- Guarantees heel lock and ankle support
- Enhances forward flex
- SkateLock™ - Customize your support by tightening the top 3 eyelets independently of the forefoot
- Ankle Padding:
- Integrated carbon
- Tongue Construction:
- Hybrid felt foam - Pre-molded shape provides a comfortable fit while minimizing tongue twist
- Pro Felt & EPE foam
- Hybrid felt foam - Pre-molded shape provides a comfortable fit while minimizing tongue twist
- Footbed:
- F.I.T system
- Outsole:
- Lightweight carbon reinforced composite outsole offers increased rigidity maximizing energy transfer
- Blade Holder and Runner:
- Reebok E-Pro holder
- Proformance lite 10" scalloped runner
- Weight of a Size 9D skate: 895 grams
- Made in:
- Thailand
Previous Feedback
Comments: I love these skates. They are the best. I had used Bauer all my life and I decided to try reebok. I got this pair, a top line skate and at first, my feet hurt because I wasn't used to the more aggressive forward lean but I got used to it after a few ice times and it's been awesome. I skate faster than before and they are extremely comfortable and light. the pump really helps to keep the skate in place if you don't want the laces too tight and it allows you to tweak the amount of ankle mobility which is great. These were expensive but totally worth it. I've used them for 2 months already with a lot of ice time and long practices and they have shown no wear. They look and feel just like they were when I got them except for the puck marks and cuts but u can't avoid those. They are great and from what I've seen, these will last a while which is great!
From: Alex, Whippany, NJ
Comments: Really happy with these skates so far. Upgraded from a set of used Bauer X60's which were great skates but a bit narrow around the forefoot and too much forward lean. Have skated about 7 times in the last two weeks with the bok's including an adult league game and 4 hockey club scrimmages. Comfortable right out of the box. Home baked according to IW instructional video, after all the ice time no blisters or hotspots and the boot is getting a nice glove-like feel. Pump feature combined with lace lock keeps ankle nicely locked in. Right amount of stiffness, flexibility, and protection. My only warning is to MAKE SURE YOU CHECK BLADE HOLDER BOLT TIGHTNESS before your first skate. I didn't...came off the ice after first skate and heard a clicking sound from my skates, one of the forward bolts had fallen completely out, never found it. Luckily the rink had a spare from an old set of skates. Expensive skates, but you get what you pay for...the quality in design and comfort is clearly there so looking forward to a long life for these skates!
From: L