RBK 9K Pump Hockey Skates

Pros: Best custom fit out of the box
Cons: Not for skinny feet, unproven durability, $500+

The return of what? Reebok (that was RBK’s name before they became so cool) made a number of products in the eighties that utilized a small built in pump. The most notable of these were tennis and basketball shoes. Essentially, the ...

Pros: Amazing fit, very very light, excellent acceleration and top speed.
Cons: Expensive, meant for wider feet (not a problem for me but may be for some).

Fit: The RBK 9k is the most amazing fit I have ever had in a hockey skate out of the box. First off I have fairly wide feet and have previously had to use wide widths with Grafs and Bauer. These skates, as well as CCM I can get in standard widths. These ...

Pros: Light Weight Great Fit Handy lace-lock feature Easy break in
Cons: Expensive Stiff boot, may not be the best for more recreational players

Skater Background 5'9, 170 lbs competitive female player. On the ice 4-5 times a week during the winter, 2-3 times a week during the summer. I have skated in numerous pairs of CCM Tacks and CCM Vectors as well as the first generation Nike and ...

Pros: Absolute best fit and no problems whatsoever.
Cons: If everyone gets a pair, I'd loose my edge:)

I use them, my AAA son uses them and my daughter uses them. For 2 years now. Never had a problem with sore feet and that's amazing considering all three of us combine for over 20 hours a week on the ice. The little pump ball is great to get a snugger fit ...

Pros: Great support, pump really locks the ankle in place, looks cool
Cons: Very expensive, pump life is questionable.

Lets start off by saying the average skater simply does not need a $600 pair of skates. But who am I to tell you what to buy? After all, Sydney Crosby uses them! I have been using the 9K for about 3 months now. I skate at least 2 hours every day, ...

Pros: always a good fit in the heel with the pump. good and stif boot
Cons: lace lock takes getting used to mine replaced due to defect so inspect them

i recently purchased a pair of 9k
i find the lace lock some getting used to .
id dosent alow for your lace to relax so overtighting becomes an issue .
it takes several trys to lace and maybe a streach from a pro shop to fully enjoy these wonderful skates