Intro & New Features
Introducing the all-new CCM Tacks XF Intermediate Hockey Skates. Featuring a one-piece boot giving more direct energy transfers, a flex 3.0 tendon guard for increased speed and stride extension and a 7mm black felt molded tongue with lacebite protection, they have all the necessities and more. Available in sizes 3-6.5 (full and half) and in regular, tapered, and wide widths.
Boot Construction & Stiffness Profile
Designed with a high stiffness rating of 190, it allows the skate to produce more powerful strides. Paired along with it is a lightweight, stiff and thermo-formable core that generates the ultimate skating experience. The one-piece boot with game ready fit gives amplified power and explosiveness from every stride with a more responsive boot construction to deliver a better energy transfer. The higher in-step volume provides a more generous fit in the midfoot, made for elite skaters.
Internal Padding & Liner
The liner contains the totaldri pro with responsive foam and polygiene material. The high-performance moisture-wicking material keeps the feet dry and skates light, while the responsive foam backing hugs your feet throughout the boot. The polygiene antimicrobial treatment fights odors and bateria keeping the skates smelling fresh. Additionally, it features the multi-layered configuration with denser ADPT memory foam for next level comfort and an elite fit. Its optimized positioning and boot shaping create the heel lockdown zone, securing your foot from stride to stride.
Tongue
CCM created this tongue with comfort and protection in mind. The tritech construction with EVA protection consists of, a 7mm black felt and a molded foam core wrap, fitting your foot perfectly for superior on-ice fit and comfort. The injceted EVA foam provides lacebite protection with an improved construction designed for better forward flexion.
Footbed & Midsole
The footbed on these skates features the molded CCM ortholite ultra with ADPT memory foam, which is an ultra-lightweight molded fit with heel grip support and an added layer of ADPT memory foam for extra comfort. Additionally, it features a lightweight midsole for enhanced energy transfer from the boot to the blade.
Holder & Steel
The Tacks XF skates feature the SpeedBlade XS holder with a brand-new enhanced dial. The CCM quick release holder and bladelock system feature a whopping 136% larger dial with improved texturization, which allows for better grip and faster changes on the fly. The Tacks XF skates come paired with the Step V-Steel, the highest quality of steel which has been carefully polished to obtain a mirror image for a sharper edge, superior glide, and increased skating speed.
Sizing
The CCM Tacks XF Intermediate Hockey Skates come in sizes 3-6.5 in full and half size options. They also come in regular, tapered and wide widths to help find that perfect fit. Only sizes 4-6.5 (full & half) are available in the tapered and wide width.
