Intro & New Features

For the 2025 season, Bauer has released the Vapor Fly40 Senior Hockey Skate as their performance skate option. The Fly40 is the next upgrade from the previous X4 and offers a reliable skate for players.

Skate Fit Profile

The Vapor Fly40 skates come in Bauers 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

Vapor line skates have their flex point in the lower portion of the skate, compared to the Supreme line, which flexes in the upper portion of the skate. A lower flex point is achieved in the Vapor line by maintaining a stiffer upper point and a softer, more reactive lower point. Paired with the 3D Lasted Curv Composite, the Flypro skate offers performance in every stride.

Liner & Internal Padding

Bauer uses a sublimated liner with comfort edge in the Fly40 skates. This design allows players feet to stay dry in the skate, keeping the skates lighter, and the comfort edge provides an additional layer of comfort towards the boot cut, avoiding any potential for irritation while wearing these skates.

Lacing System

The FlyPro skate utilizes a traditional lacing system similar to the previous generation of Vapor skates. Bauer uses integrated injected facing, which was an innovative addition first found in the 3X Pro skate that enhances lateral stability, ensuring a secure lock between the foot and the skate. This tech is similar to the HyperFlex facing found in the Hyperlite2 but still takes a more classic approach.

Tongue

A 40oz pro stock felt tongue comes stock in the Fly40 which provides great protection against lace bite and impact to ensure comfort and support during intense gameplay. The pro stock design ensures a professional-level fit, feel, and responsiveness, giving you the ability to play your best on the ice.

Steel/Runner/Profile/Blade Holder

Fly-X steel comes stock with the Fly40 skate. This steel features a high grade core with a titanium finish which enhances edge retention. The Fly-X steel has been paired to the Powerfly holder, which has been designed to adapt and respond to every skating move by focusing on three areas: the front post, the back post, and the hyperbolic bridge. The stiff front post increases energy transfer in every stride, while the flexible back post delivers faster side-to-side motions and aids in quicker pivots and transitions. The hyperbolic bridge optimizes balance and power to help make you unstoppable on the ice.

Toe Cap

The Fly40 skate utilizes the asymmetrical toe cap, a concept that has been observed in previous high-end Bauer skates. This cap contributes to a better overall fit by utilizing any unused space inside the boot.

Insoles

Bauer uses the Form Fit insole in this skate, which is made of a contoured foam material that molds to the shape of the player’s foot over time. This helps provide a personalized fit and improves overall comfort by reducing pressure points and enhancing stability.

Graphics

The Flypro skate is primarily black, with a few new features for this year’s model. Bauer added a Fly40 logo on the side of the skate, surrounded with White and Silver accents. There are also hints of Red to enhance the look of the skate.