Bauer Supreme 5000

Pros: Authentic leather better for comfort; tough yet not unbreakable boot structure
Cons: Leather a little more difficult to maintain

I recently purchased a pair of 1996 Bauer 5000 skates, and when the fine madame brought them out from the back, my mouth dropped in aw. Why would I ever want an old pair of skates constructed of '96 technology. Well, I tried them on, and they fot better...

Pros: Somewhat light skate; Custom feel; Overall it's comfortable
Cons: Can be painful when breaking in; not the most highly technological on the market

It's funny, I bought the Bauer 5000 skates in 1996 when they were the newest models from the company. Back then they were the new and big thing among skates in the hockey world. When I got on the ice it was one of the most painful experiences I had...

Pros: Durability, support, made by a trusted company.
Cons: None

I bought the 2002 5000's through my work (at discount) on the opinion of my manager, and the fact that I knew they were the kind of skates you could take to war and back. Supremes have always been touted as one of the best skates around, because of their...

Pros: support, protection, speed, power
Cons: long break-in period, but eventually leads to a great fit

Not the absolute top of Bauer's line, this is still an extremely good skate for those of us who are not quite NHL prospects. The 5000's offer pretty much all the features of the 7000 but in a slightly less stiff package.

Be assured that you...

Pros: strong, well fit,
Cons: none

Bought my son a pair of Bauer Supremes. After looking at several brands, as an uninitiated dad, I thought the Bauers represented the best buy per dollar. Now that the Lad has used them for a year, I'm convinced I'm right. The TUUK blades and the...

Pros: Pro Quality (back in 1998)
Cons: expensive, made by nike

I bought these skates on sale in 1998 for 300 bucks. Basically they were the only skates that came in wide widths (2E). They are great skates, and I only have two regrets. One is that I purchased equipment made by Nike (Nike owns Bauer) and that I...

Pros: comfortable, durable
Cons: a little tough to work in

I purchased the Bauer 5000 based mainly on the great reputation of Bauer. Known as a quality skate company, I trusted I would be buying a skate that would last me. From just trying on the skate I noticed how comfortable it was.

I have a...

Pros: Very Durable and Comfortable.
Cons: Very Hard skates to break in.

The Bauer Supreme 5000 skates are good quality skates. They are comfortable and very durable. These skates would last you for years, if your an adult. If your still growing I suggest getting one of the other Bauer Supreme skates. One other...

Pros: Stiff boot, great Tuuk holder/blade.
Cons: Boot a little heavy. Painful to break-in. Aged skates-upper lace bite-power skating.

Difficult skate to break in. Two weeks of pure hell. After break in period, a very comfortable skate. Love the small rocker that forward position requires.