Full Custom ST Vaypor Ice Skate Boots

Full Custom ST Vaypor Ice Skate Boots
Full Custom ST Vaypor Ice Skate Boots

Full Custom ST Vaypor Ice Skate Boots


Regular price $1,499.00
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How to measure your feet


Skate boots are not like your average shoe. For maximum control, your boots need to fit like a second skin. That is why Bont boot sizing is NOT the same as your US shoe size or other skate brand sizing.

Wear the type of socks you’ll wear with your boots. Distribute weight evenly before measuring.



Size Calculator

For sizing on Parkstar, Prostar, Quadstar boots, please see this sizing chart.

Input your measurements in millimeters and then press “ENTER”.
Note: this calculator is a guide and may not work for all feet.

Left Foot

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Size Chart

For sizing on Parkstar, Prostar, Quadstar boots, please see this sizing chart.

Please refer to the chart below for the approximate size conversion of foot length in mm to Bont size. If you have a narrow or wide foot please use the size calculator above. Any questions please email info@bont.com

FOOT LENGTH (mm) BONT SIZE EU SIZE Standard Fit (mm) Wide Fit (mm) Double Wide Fit (mm) Narrow Fit (mm)
150 - 162 9 C 27 75 and under 76 - 80 - -
163 - 171 10 C 28 70 - 78 79 - 83 - 69 and under
172 - 179 11 C 29 72 - 80 81 - 85 - 68 - 71
180 - 188 12 C 30 74 - 82 83 - 87 - 69 - 73
189 - 198 13 C 31 75 - 84 85 - 89 - 70 - 74
199 - 203 13.5 C 32 77 - 86 87 - 91 - 72 - 76
204 - 207 1 33 78 - 87 88 - 92 93 - 97 73 - 77
208 - 215 2 34 81 - 90 91 - 95 96 - 100 76 - 80
216 - 219 2.5 34.5 82 - 91 92 - 96 97 - 101 77 - 81
220 - 224 3 35 84 - 93 94 - 98 99 - 103 79 - 83
225 - 228 3.5 35.5 85 - 94 95 - 99 100 - 104 80 - 84
229 - 232 4 36 86 - 96 97 - 101 102 - 106 82 - 86
233 - 237 4.5 36.5 87 - 97 98 - 102 103 - 107 82 - 86
238 - 241 5 37 89 - 98 99 - 103 104 - 108 84 - 88
242 - 246 5.5 37.5 90 - 100 101 - 105 106 - 110 85 - 89
247 - 250 6 38 91 - 101 102 - 106 107 - 111 86 - 90
251 - 255 6.5 38.5 92 - 103 104 - 108 109 - 113 87 - 91
256 - 259 7 39 94 - 104 105 - 109 110 - 114 89 - 93
260 - 264 7.5 40 95 - 105 106 - 110 111 - 115 90 - 94
265 - 268 8 41 96 - 107 108 - 112 113 - 117 91 - 95
269 - 272 8.5 41.5 97 - 108 109 - 113 114 - 118 92 - 96
273 - 277 9 42 99 -110 111 - 115 116 - 120 94 - 98
278 - 281 9.5 43 100 - 111 112 - 116 117 - 121 95 - 99
282 - 286 10 44 101 - 112 113 - 117 118 - 122 96 - 100
287 - 290 10.5 45 102 - 114 115 - 119 120 - 124 97 - 101
291 - 295 11 46 104 - 115 116 - 120 121 - 125 99 - 103
296 - 299 11.5 47 105 - 117 118 - 122 123 - 127 100 - 104
300 - 304 12 48 106 - 118 119 - 123 124 - 128 101 - 105
305 - 308 12.5 49 107 - 119 120 - 124 125 - 129 102 - 106
309 - 313 13 50 109 - 121 122 - 126 127 - 131 104 - 108
314 - 317 13.5 51 110 - 122 123 - 127 128 - 132 105 - 109

 

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If you're interested in purchasing custom boots, please don't hesitate to contact us at orders@bont.com, and we'll provide you with information about the nearest molding agent.

Discover the Ultimate in Short Track Skating with Bont's Custom Vaypor Short Track Speed Skating Boots

Bont Skates, the pioneer of custom-made inline and roller skates since 1974, proudly presents the custom-made version of the Vaypor short track speed skating boot. Embrace the legacy of innovation with Bont, the company that crafts more custom skates daily than all other custom boot makers combined.

Why Choose Custom?

Custom boots from Bont offer unparalleled fit and comfort. Once you've experienced the perfect alignment and support of our custom short track boots, you'll never settle for stock boots again. Our custom skates are designed to fit the unique contours of your feet, ensuring maximum performance and comfort.

Tailored to Your Needs

Every aspect of the Vaypor short track skate is customizable, with numerous options available at no extra cost. Whether it's the boot height, tailored to the height of your ankle bone, or the various design elements, we cater to your every need. For those with higher ankles, our boots provide the perfect fit with an appropriately higher cut.

Simple and Easy Process

Getting your custom short track skates is straightforward. Contact us, and we'll guide you to your nearest Bont representative, who will take precise molds of your feet. The crafting of your custom boots commences upon receiving these molds, typically taking 8-12 weeks. Please note it can take 2-3 weeks for us to receive your molds.

The Exceptional Vaypor: Crafted for Excellence

The Vaypor, masterfully designed by the renowned skate designer Inze Bont, stands as the best short track skate boot in the market. Tested and approved by the world's top skaters, the Vaypor guarantees excellence. Its 100% carbon fiber base, made from premium Toray carbon from Japan, is hand-laid using uni-directional carbon in stress-specific directions for unmatched strength. This boot is not just a piece of equipment; it's a testament to superior craftsmanship, winning numerous world titles.

Experience the best in performance with the Vaypor's zero-compromise design. Ideal for skaters who demand it all - power transfer, structural support, and all-day comfort. Plus, it's fully heat moldable, features memory foam padding, and is vegan, making it a conscientious choice for the modern skater.

Join the Custom Revolution

Step into the world of custom short track skates and experience the difference. With Bont's custom-made Vaypor boots, your short track skating will reach new heights of performance and comfort. Order now and transform your skating experience.

    Please note the colors displayed on your screen are a close representation of what your product will look like. We have tried to make this representation as close as possible but the finished product may look slightly different from what you see on the screen. The texture of the material may also differ.

    Technology - Anti Stretch

    Our proprietary Anti-Stretch material shares similar strength characteristics with Kevlar. We add this material between the outer layer and the skin, which assists prevent the boot from stretching.

    To ensure the material does not move, we stitch it to the outer layer and bond it to the liner. In short, this Anti-Stretch material becomes a part of the boots’ structure. As a result, Bont boots do not stretch out as much as competitors’ boots.

    Anti Stretch

    Buy with confidence

    You can always buy Bont Skates with confidence. Skaters have been buying Bont Skates since 1975 and we are the world’s largest manufacturer of inline speed skates and short track speed skates and custom skates as well as one of the largest manufacturers of roller derby skates.

    We have a reputation for looking after our customers. We do everything possible to ensure that our products are made to the highest standards. As an example, all of our boots go through 16 individual stages of quality control before they are shipped out.

    Our inline wheels, roller skate wheels and frames are all tested for strength and fatigue on the computer using the most advances computer-aided stress testing available. Bont bearings are produced in partnership with some of the best speciality bearing manufacturers in the world.

    All Bont products go through a rigorous team testing phase before being brought to market. Team Bont skaters are the very best in the world.

    When you buy Bont Skates, you get the best skates on the market. 

    Technology - Carbon Fiber

    Ever wondered what Carbon Fiber is? For instance, is it Carbon Fiber or Carbon Fibre? To clarify, Fibre and Fiber have the same meaning. Fibre is the British English spelling, while Fiber is the US English spelling.

    Carbon Fiber is a revolutionary material. It is as strong as steel with a fraction of the weight.

    Carbon Fiber consists of mainly bonded carbon atoms. For example, the fibers’ long axis consists of particles that have been bonded together and aligned. Following this, a yarn is created by twisting several thousand of the threads together. Finally, a piece of fabric is woven from the yarn.

    Here at Bont, we have been producing carbon-based boots since 1989. Above all and most importantly, we source our carbon exclusively from the world’s number one carbon manufacturer, Toray of Japan.

    Carbon Fiber 3K PLAIN

    3K PLAIN


    3k plain is a tightly woven carbon, which is commonly used in the Aircraft industry and Bont shoes.

    Carbon Fiber Unidirectional

    UNIDIRECTIONAL


    An extremely stiff, lightweight, and adaptive carbon fiber. We use Unidirectional Carbon in our boots, which allows us to lay the carbon in a direction we choose. Therefore provide extremely stiff and lightweight boots. For example the Vaypor.

    Carbon Fiber 12K PLAIN

    12K PLAIN


    A cheaper form of carbon. 12K Plain carbon is not as strong as 3k Plain carbon, which results in the price being around 20% cheaper.

     

    INDUSTRY MISREPRESENTATION

    In the old days, if you purchased a plastic or nylon based shoe, you knew what you were getting. However, nowadays, with all of the expensive modern materials, it is getting harder to identify what is in your product. As a result, you may not be getting what you thought you purchased.

    Here are some handy tips on different ways manufacturers use materials. That is to say, use these points for consideration in your next purchase.


    One layer of carbon
    Often, manufacturers misrepresent carbon shoes. For example, the shoe base can be an injection-molded plastic, or nylon, or fiberglass base and usually covered with a single layer of carbon fiber. Unfortunately, when you buy a shoe, and you see that it has a carbon base, the chances are that only the outer layer is carbon.

    Unidirectional carbon
    A variety of shoes are marketed as Unidirectional carbon. However, many of these shoes use injection molded carbon in the plastic and call this Unidirectional Carbon. Consequently, we feel this is a misuse of the terminology. For example, here at Bont, Unidirectional Carbon means carbon fiber, where all of the strands travel in the same direction.

    Silver fiberglass
    Many shoes use a plastic injection molded base with some carbon particles in it. Also, these shoes typically have a single layer of silver fiberglass for the outer layer. As such, manufacturers advertise ‘carbon fiber’ for these shoes. They are allowed to use this term as there is carbon dust in the plastic mold under the outer fiberglass layer. However, the fiberglass woven material on the outside is not carbon. Above all, remember Carbon Fiber is always black.

    100% composite
    What is 100% composite? This term almost covers anything. Therefore, the question you need to ask when considering a composite boot is, A composite of what? In short, a composite boot is usually a nylon fiberglass composite.

    Monocoque
    A Monocoque shoe is where the carbon is directly laminated onto the liner. Unfortunately, some companies are calling a carbon shell with an integrated heel cup a Monocoque shoe; however, it isn’t.

    In summary, be aware of companies jumping on the bandwagon of carbon technology and using keywords to promote their product. Above all, do your research and be mindful of what you are purchasing. We hope this helps your decision in your carbon boot purchase.
    Technology - Durolite

    Durolite is an extremely durable and lightweight material that can withstand minor crashes without scratching. Additionally, Durolite comes in a wide variety of colors and three types of finishes; matte, shiny, and metallic. Finally, Durolite is one of the Bont Vegan products.

     

     Durolite

    Technology - Durolite Liner

    Strength to weight ratio's have always played an important part in Bont skates design as all materials considered and developed for products within the Bont range must comply with strict standards. Durolite has been developed and chosen for its extremely durable nature, light weight and can withstand minor crashes without scratching. Durolite is also vegan.

    Durolite Liner

    Technology - Eyelets

    Bont eyelets have a large head, which spreads the pressure over a larger area to help overcome any discomfort. On the other hand, small eyelets can put pressure on a small area and can cause pain.

    Eyelets

     

    Technology - Footbed
    Footbed
    Made in house, from heat-moldable EVA, the Bont Footbed is the first piece of a boot added to the Last. To ensure it retains its extreme light-weight and heat-moldable characteristics, the Footbed is 65A hardness and only 3mm thick.

     

     

    Technology - Heat Molding

    Bont manufactures the most heat moldable boots available in the market. Improved continuously for over 45 years, Bont proprietary resin is extremely stiff that becomes pliable at relatively low temperatures.

    Bont boots are moldable over the entire base, unlike other skates that are moldable only in select locations. Importantly, this provides skaters with the most anatomically designed boot on the market today. Additionally, skaters with Bont boots can fine-tune the fit of the whole boot to get that customized fit.

    Head to our Heat Molding page for instructions on how to heat mold your inline skate boots, carbon roller skate boots or your fibgerglass roller skate boots.

     

    Technology - Lace Cover

    Most of our Bont boot models have a lace cover as the lace cover gives you extra support, whilst neatly tucking your laces away.

    Lace Cover

    Technology - Last Design

    What is a Last? The Last is a plastic replica of a foot which the boot is built around.

    Here at Bont, we have been perfecting our Lasts since 1975 and the process is ongoing. Unlike the standard Last many companies use, Bont continually focuses on developing and improving our Lasts so that your boots fit right out of the box.

     

    Last Design

    Technology - Liner

    We reviewed hundreds of different types of Liners before choosing a suitable product to use in our Bont boots. Bont uses Microfiber, Suede-Like, and Durolite as our liners. Ensuring we are working towards sustainability and animal welfare, Bont is using Vegan-friendly products. In short, our liners are light-weight, durable, fight odor, and do not easily break down with sweat.

     liner-suede-lliner-microfiberliner-durolite

    Technology - Manufacturing

    Manufacturing skates by hand, inside out, is a method Bont retains and is exceptionally proud of. The manufacturing process is far more skill-intensive and time-consuming than other manufacturing processes. Perhaps, most importantly, this enables Bont skates to lead the industry in performance. It does, however, result in a higher production cost than mainstream skate construction methods.

    We continue to develop and refine our manufacturing process to maintain the best delivery of our high-quality products. For example, processes such as the use of generic vacuum boxes for the curing of carbon have been replaced. Today, for carbon curing, we use methods such as pressure wrapping. Pressure wrapping provides four atmospheres of pressure rather than one atmosphere you find in traditional vacuum forming.

    Inze Bont’s, the renowned skate designer, engineering, has allowed our production line to optimize the manufacturing of our handmade monocoque skates in the most time-efficient manner possible.

    Our innovative manufacturing processes match our drive for design innovation. Lighter, Stronger, Faster.

    Read our process for Last Design, Footbed, Liner, Anti-Stretch, Carbon Fiber, Upper, and more in the self-titled sections below.

    Technology - Matte Dry Carbon Base

    The base of the boot has an attractive matte dry carbon look now with anti-slip sanding effect at the mounting slots.

    Matte Dry Carbon Base

    Technology - One Piece Construction

    At Bont, we produce high-end skates using a method we call One-Piece Construction. This process is far more skill-intensive and time-consuming, resulting in far higher costs than mainstream skate construction methods. However, this method allows our range of skates to lead the market in performance. 

    When the liner and skin of a boot have been glued to a pre-made base it is called a two-piece boot. Much of the stitching on a two-piece boot is purely cosmetic. Therefore, the stitching serves no structural purpose. It is positioned before the boot is made. As such, a two-piece boot can focus on cosmetics for stitching.

    The stitching on Bont's one-piece boots is stitching is not cosmetic. It stitches the outer skin to the anti-stretch material that is bonded to the carbon. 

     

    Technology - Padding

    This boot is designed for high class athletes, so the padding used is thin, dense and a little unforgiving. However, this makes for a super light and responsive skate. The closed cell memory foam used also does not retain water. If you are after a more comfortable ride, please select one of our softer padding options.

    Padding

    Technology - Resin Development

    Here at Bont, we have been conducting resin development for over 45 years. We formulated a resin that is super stiff, yet moldable at low temperatures. Furthermore, fast cure time is critical for our requirements. Additionally, we are one of the only boot manufacturers who develop their resins in-house.

    Our resin softens at just 60°C (140°F), which is the lowest in the industry. As such, you can reheat our resin as many times as required. That is to say; you can heat your boot and easily mold it to your foot. Following the heating, allow your boot to set and cool for your custom mold.

    Epoxy or polyepoxide is a thermosetting epoxide polymer that cures when mixed with a catalyzing agent or hardener. We control Polymerization, called curing, through temperature and the choice of resin and hardener compounds. The process can take minutes to hours.

    The amount of hardener added to the resin is critically dependent on the temperature of the air and the amount of humidity. For this reason, we have a computer that mixes the resin and hardener. This computer dispenses the resin after measuring the air temperature and humidity.

    Most manufacturers use a process known in the industry as pre-preg. A process that involves “pre-impregnating” resin into the carbon fiber.

    Pre-preg, in virtually all applications, the carbon fiber manufacturer chooses the resin. Its a one shoe fits all kind of deal. The boot manufacturer has no way of altering the resin customize heat moldability requirements of modern boots. For this reason, many competitors require high temperatures to make their boots heat moldable. Often the boot moldability is limited, even at these high temperatures.

     

    Technology - Semi Custom

    This boot has no additional fees for altering the colors. You can select the colors that you want and other semi-custom options from this web page.

    Other semi-custom options that you can select for no additional fee include:

    • Wide or narrow fit.
    • One foot longer than the other. For example, you can order a size seven right foot and a size eight left foot.
    • Skinny ankles. In this instance, we cut the trim where the eyelets are punched. This gives you more room to tighten your boots.
    • Add or remove carbon for more or less flex. A word of caution, the boot is already extremely stiff. Adding more carbon could mean that you can not pull your laces tight because the boot is so stiff.
      Technology - Stitching

      The Vaypor is stitched by an expert sewer who has no other role apart from stitching. Unlike most boots on the market that use cosmetic stitching, the stitching on Bont inline boots actually serves a specific purpose and stitches the outer skin to the boot itself. This results in less stretch and a longer lasting boot.

      Technology - Team Testing Inline

      Our professional inline speed skating team are some of the best skaters in the World. They love to give us feedback! From the little things like the placement of the buckle to trialing the latest materials, they help Bont create products that not only look good but perform at the elite international level.

       6 images of Bont skaters on inline skates

       

      Technology - Tongue

      The inline skate Vaypor tongue has a number of features. It is heat moldable so it can be heated in the oven and molded to your foot but it will also mold to your foot with the temperature from your own body heat. It has ventilation to let hot air out of the boot, a handy velcro placeholder to stop your tongue from moving and foam that is thin and light yet still protects your foot from the laces.

      Tongue
      Technology - Upper

      The Bont Upper, the upper section of the boot, is lightweight, glued and sewn onto the boot. We punch holes by hand through the Upper and the Liner for ventilation. Buckles and straps are attached to ensure your foot is pulled down and pushed to the back. Finally, we clean the excess glue off, and the boot is ready for skating. To be deemed ready for action, the boot is required to pass sixteen stages of independent quality control. As a result, we provide you with the best strength to weight ratio on the market.

       

       

      Technology - Vegan

      This boot has a vegan option.

      That is to say, this boot does not contain any animal ingredients or animal-derived byproducts. Our vegan materials include Durolite, microfiber, and suede-L (fake suede).

      Vegan

      Technology - Ventilation

      Scientists have proven that cooler feet can boost performance. In this boot, we have incorporated a ventilation tongue and the TPU toe protector. This helps circulate air and cool your feet.

      Technology - Water Printing

      The Crono inline boot has water print decals on the side and back of the boot and it is covered in a gloss coating. Each boot is individually numbered with a water print.

      Crono water printing

      LIGHTER. STRONGER. FASTER.

      We push the limits of technology to help you perform at your best.