text: is the bauer vapor xxx worth the price and is it a good skate?   bauer makes an excellent skate, and the xxx is one of their top line models.  if you watch any pro hockey, you will see a large number of pro players wearing vapors; they are probably the most popular skate worn by nhl players.  they are expensive, just like all top of the line skates.  i have always worn ccm; tacks growing up, graduated to vectors in the last few years.  they fit my feet the best; bauers are too narrow for me.  my son loves bauers, and hates ccm.  the new reeboks are also great; i would probably try them next, if i had to buy a pair of skates.  bottom line; you've gotta try them on to know which is best for you.  just like any other top of the line athletic footwear (basketball shoe, cross trainers, etc) there is a huge personal preference factor determining what is good.  go to a good hockey shop, and spend some time just trying on skates.  hope this helps...