Intro & New Features

Top-of-the-line Supreme hockey skates for 2024 are the new Bauer Supreme Shadow Intermediate Hockey Skates. These skates feature various upgrades from the previous Supreme Machs, including new AMP Flex Facing, a Powercoil tongue, 12K Carbon Curv, and the new FLY TI Steel. With Supremes, it’s all about power and making the most out of every stride, and Bauer has enhanced the ability to do just that with these skates.

Skate Fit Profile

The Supreme Shadow skates come in Bauer’s Fits 1, 2, and 3, which is a concept that debuted in 2020. This was a great innovation, considering how the three lines, Vapor, Supreme, and Nexus, all historically had their own fits, despite performing differently. Now, those with narrower feet for example can enjoy the powerful stride enhancements that come with the Supreme line. Below is how the Bauer Fit System compares to previous years’ Bauer Skates:

• Fit 1 = Low Volume, Narrow width (closest aligned to the Vapor fit profile)
• Fit 2 = Medium Volume, Medium Width (closest aligned to the Supreme fit profile)
• Fit 3 = High Volume, Wide Width (closest aligned to the Nexus fit profile)

Boot Construction & Stiffness Profile

Building on the success of its predecessors, the Supreme Shadow hockey skates are outfitted with Unibody Powerwrap Technology. This integration in the outsole of the skate hardens the bottom, making it easier and more efficient for the player to transfer their energy from their legs to their skates, and then the ice. A key component of the Supreme line is the load and transfer systems, and this build is designed to increase the player's ability to get the most out of their stride. Bauer also integrated 3D Lasted 12K Carbon Curve Composite in the construction, which makes the skate both lightweight and thermoformable. The Thermoformable Anaform Upper adds to the moldable properties of the boot.

Liner & Internal Padding

The skates are outfitted with a Lock-Fit Pro liner for extra grip, durability, and moisture management, so you can be comfortable and perform at your best. The skates use Aerofoam Pro Technology in the ankle padding, which is designed a bit thicker than conventional foam but is more form-fitting and thermoformable.

Powercoil Tongue

As the game gets faster, it is becoming no longer good enough just to make the tongue move with your stride style. Taking some inspiration from the old Vapor 2X Pro, the Supreme Shadow hockey skates now use a Powercoil tongue with increased recoil speed. Incorporating recoil into the tongue helps add that extra push you need to empower your stride.

Steel/Runner/Profile

The Supreme Shadow hockey skates will have the new FlyTi Steel, a premium titanium coated runner designed for greater power and response. To hold the blade in place, the Supreme Shadow skate uses the new Powerfly Holder.

Asymmetrical Toe Cap

For a better overall fit and to negate any unused space within the boot, Bauer turned to using an asymmetrical toe cap, a concept that has been observed in previous high-end Bauer skates. This isn’t necessarily new technology, but Bauer went ahead with the Supreme Shadow skates and enhanced the toe further for an even better fit.

Tendon Guard

Bauer’s original Flex tendon guard has been refined in the new Reflex tendon for 2024. This tendon does not use inserts, and its aggressive shape and flex notches add spring to your stride while keeping it tough enough to recoil back quickly, ready to strike again.

Lacing System

Following a similar theme to the Supreme protective lines, the Mach skates also implement AMP, or Active Motion Performance flex into the skate. AMP Flex Facing is an area in between the second and third eyelets with increased forward flex for a better range of motion. This innovation was introduced to help skaters tie their skates to the top eyelet while retaining optimal flex in their ankles.

Insoles

The Supreme Shadow skates use a Lock-Fit Pro footbed, completing the lining. The Lock-Fit Pro footbed is designed to, as the name suggests, lock your foot in place and make it easier for you to push off and keep control of your skating. This design specifically is found often in the highest calibre Supreme line skates because of how well it grips and enhances power in every stride. With the addition of Grip Print, the skates now have even more hold on your foot.

Graphics

For the newest top-of-the-line Supreme skates, Bauer has scrapped the signature gold of the Supreme line for a clean, black look, with some checkered patterns from the weave on the sides. “Shadow” is displayed on the outside heels, and Bauer’s new graphic logo can be seen on the back. The switch to a black colouration with some silver accents gives the skates a cleaner, sharper look.