Intro & New Features

Featuring the NEUROFIT+ one piece carbon fiber shell, the CATALYST 9X4 Hockey Skate offers a pro-level fit, comfort, and performance in a game-ready package. New for 2024, the redesigned side panels offers increased abrasion resistance while an improved carbon layering throughout the shell offers better durability and improved skate longevity. This skate is designed for elite-level players seeking the fit, comfort, and performance of TRUE custom skates in an off-the-shelf package.

Skate Fit Profile

The Catalyst 9X4 Junior Hockey Skates are offered in sizes 1-3.5 in regular and wide widths. This skate also features a Genetix insole for a 360 fit to provide players with comfort and support during every stride.

Boot Construction & Stiffness Profile

This skate has a Neurofit+ thermoformable carbon fiber one-piece shell which is a plastic base shell insert which is designed to improve the rivet hold and its durability. It also features an improved shell layering which is designed to provide players with optimal impact protection, allowing them to take on the game and any challenges that may come their way.

Liner & Internal Padding

The Clarino liner is built and designed to provide skaters with ultimate foot lock, keeping their feet in place while in the skate and to wick moistures away, keeping the foot dry. It also features poured PU side panels for extreme abrasion resistance, keeping the feet secured and protected from impacts of all kinds of velocities.

Lacing System

The 9X4 hockey skate uses a traditional yet effective lacing system, featuring standard eyelets that allow you to fine-tune the fit and tension according to your preference. The straightforward lacing design provides a classic and reliable approach, ensuring that you can easily achieve a secure and customized fit to optimize your on-ice performance.

Tongue

The lightweight pro tongue with molded t-guard provides players with a high level of protection and support. It is designed to cater to the natural contours of the foot for an enhanced fit and improved comfort during play.

Tendon Guard

Featuring a flex tendon guard, it provides hockey players with better versatility. It is attached with a single rivet, keeping it secure and in place. Its design allows players to bend into it without breaking, while also keeping players protected and secure from impacts.

Toe Cap

The toe cap on these skates feature the CARV toe cap. It is designed to provide better clearance when turning. This allows players to get lower into their stride and get deeper edges when making turns or coming to stops.

Steel/Runner & Blade Holder

The TRUE Catalyst 9X4 Hockey Skates feature the Shift Max holder, an elite skate holder know for its exceptional design that reduces the weight of the boot. Paired with that is the Shift Max DLC coated steel, and together they provide players with the ultimate skating experience in a TRUE skate.