Bauer Supreme Shadow Senior Ice Hockey Skates bauer The square double concave taper and the rounded edges The square double concave taper is thicker in the hosel area to work in coordination with the NEXUS TRU Mid Kick to minimize shaft deflection during powerful shots to optimize energy transfer and keeping blade aligned for accuracy For the majority of all hockey players that fall into a skate size of youth 8 13 ACTIVE MOTION PERFORMANCE FLEX Facing provides unparalleled forward flex to optimize the power you can achieve in every stride Carbon CONNECT Outsole – A 40% stiffer outsole — when compared to the SUPREME MACH skate — helps increase acceleration and push off power so you can react quicker on the ice