Bauer Supreme M4 Junior Hockey Skates

Boot Construction & Stiffness Profile
The Digi Comp boot keeps the skates’ performance competitive without making it too stiff and difficult to skate in.
Exclusive to the Junior and Youth-sized variations of the M4, MotionFlexMAX facing indicates specific zones in between the second, third, and fourth eyelets with increased forward flex for a more enhanced range of motion. Instead of having to sacrifice the use of the top eyelet, MotionFlexMAX offers the same effect while allowing you to tie the skates all the way to the top for better support. This tech is an improved version of the previous generation MotionFlex.

Liner & Internal Padding
For the M4, Bauer used a sublimated hydrophobic microfibre liner along the inside to wick away moisture and repel odour while you play. Including this kind of liner ensures that you stay comfortable in your skates all game long without the potential distraction of a wet boot. There is also Aerofoam Technology in the ankle padding, a returning high-end tech designed a bit thicker than conventional foam but is more form-fitting and thermoformable.

Toe Cap
The M4 skate uses a standard toe cap to keep the construction simple and to accommodate a wider variety of foot shapes and sizes.

Tongue
The tongue is made of an updated 48oz pro stock felt material with an injected metatarsal guard. This combination of comfort and protection is designed to form fit around and over the metatarsus area for extra coverage, and the thick felt coupled with the tough exterior help shield the front ankle area of your foot from harm while you play.

Insoles
The skates use a Form Fit+ footbed complete with memory foam for premium comfort on the landing.

Steel Runner, Holder & Blade Profile
To hold the blade in place, the Supreme M4 skate uses Tuuk Lightspeed Edge, which is the same as it was in the previous highest-end Supreme Ultrasonic skates.
As for the steel, Bauer opted for an LS Balance blade with a 13ft radius in the Junior M4 skate. This skate radius may be a bit longer than most standard blades, but for kids, it can really help make gliding and balancing on the ice much easier. If you want to learn more about profiling and the benefits of this radius, feel free to take a look at our page on profiling basics here.

Graphics
Keeping to the classic theme of the Supreme line, the M4 is mainly coloured black with yellow, cybernetic graphics and accents. “M4” and the new Bauer logo are also on display above the ankles and heel.