6'4" 225lb - 35 year old "Beginner" tendy here with size 11 skates. Love the Trav Spec laces. I originally made my own bungee laces after destroying the ones that were given to me, simply ordered some bungee off of Amazon, attached velcro to both ends and ran it through the Toe Bridges, it worked well but i kept needing to replace the bungee every few weeks or so. I then went ahead and decided to give the Trav Pro Laces a go, and they are absolutely worth it. I've had them since mid-May and have loved them, I will eventually upgrade to the Trav 2.0s when (if) I ever need to.
Hey Joe, thanks for supporting the vlog, and trusting me enough o pick up a set of Trav Spec toe ties my friend. Glad you loved them. They're more pricey but best value on the market but I'm biased. I can't wait to share the 2.0 with you brother!
Just ordered a set with the 2 inch spacing. Thanks for the tip and the $5 dollar discount. Been rocking no toe ties for a quite a few years now since the laces would keep breaking and i was tying in 3+ inches of slack so they were doing almost nothing. Probably going to get into the latest Optik pad for next season. Just want to say that the production of your videos has improved exponentially over the years, cheers to you having skills in more than one discipline. Cant wait to try these out.
I’ve played with my boot strap removed for about 5 seasons. I literally just put them back on to try the Lundy loop. Want my pads to sit higher on my leg so hopefully it helps. I use regular armor pro laces too. Prob going to upgrade to trav spec if it helps make my pads sit even higher.
@@dylan.callahan04God this is so ass backwards from when I use to play. Lol this is the way now, and I see why, trying to get back in net after years. Last pads we Heaton Helite 4 gatekeepers lol blast from the past. Lol
@boostedbadboyzx12r31 I'm in a similar boat. Stopped playing goal at 21, got the itch around christmas and here I am, 38 and trying to get back in net. I never changed my equipment from about 15/16 years old. Heaton Helite 5 pads, Ferland B/C. I just bought a lot of used equipment and WOW, what a change. I've been watching videos and reading articles about the new style of goalie and the new equipment. I'm hoping to join a league this summer.
Great video. As a 41 yearold goalie I did notice in my Reebok P2 pads ( 30- 37 yearsold wore same pads ) I had skate laces and my hips and knees hurt. I started using the bungee style with the velcro tabs 2 years ago and it's like night and day. Pad rotates better ( newer Goaliemonkey Kohos ) in my old age haha. Knees and hips dont hurt. I need grab a pair of yours to try out. May of added years to my beer league career.
had the stock bauer toe ties and they broke within 2-3 skates then i used laces while i waited for my trav pro laces and ive been using them ever since and i love them
Great video with lots of explanation. I went back to the basic toe tie from ProLaces that I had custom ordered a while back because the Armor Hybrid on the Lefevre was limiting my pad rotation. I find the standard model works better for me, but I believe I will try the longer Trav Spec as the standard ProLaces will not last forever. I am already starting to see some fraying.
Once we can customize I'm def grabbing a set of the trav spec. Already using prolaces because of you and can't wait to see if these can help, if I can even be helped lol.
what length of pro laces should i get that can loop around the toe and the heel? I'm 6ft with 8.5 bauer skates and 33" pads. I have Vaughn V7s...do i need the toe adapter? Does each order come with 2 sets or do you need to purchase 2 orders?...thanks!!!
I would not hesitate to buy the Trav spec pro laces again. The bungee laces that came on my 2S's sucked and broke and were no longer stretchy after a month. The pro laces feel like they aren't even there but also feel like they are if that makes sense.
You said that pro laces could make some pads rest a bit higher on your skates. Is it a lot/enough to give pads that are slightly to small a longer lifespan?
I actually started to wear my toe ties only around the front of my skate a few weeks ago. It made my butterfly widen by about 6in, and my knees and ankles don’t hurt.
Agreed that flexible/bungee toe ties are a game changer. Been considering the Trav spec PLs, but I dont have clown-sized skates like you, only a measly size 10. That said, my current bungee ties (the Vaughns with the weird plastic clip) can only go through the first two slots in my cowling--do you think that the Trav spec PLs will be too long?
I’m only sized 11 skates man. Heard guys with skates size 5 that loved the Trav spec so although they’re for big guys, I think they’re for everybody. Hope Thst helps
@@trav4oilers I will consider the 2.0 version when they come out--and I'm back from vacation. 6'5" and only size 11 skates? You know what the ladies say about guys with small skates...
Just bought a pair. I wear True custom skates, nothing works for easy toe lacing leaving me stuck with time consuming lacs. My craptakular CCM eFlex 4.9 pads came with the short pro laces. They work better than any other lacing option when I switched back to my Warrior G2 pads. But, True custom skates require the short laces to barely get through the front hole of the integrated cowling, the have to go through the from of the skate lace, then the velcro can be pushed together. Too much to do, too easy to stretch or break the skate lace like that. I also had similar issues to you with other products. What sold me on your laces is I saw a pro goalie with True custom skates in a pair of Warrior G6 pads with your laces wrapped properly through the cowling and velcroed properly, not wrapped through skate laces. Looks like I finally found my toe strapping solution.
Laces are in and tested off ice. Man do they work great. Don't know who the pro is in the pictures I saw. Warrior G5 with a custom plastic mounting bracket (G5 doesn't have a toe box) and True customs with integrated cowling. Your laces work great and has enough room for adjustment for when I finally get on the ice to dial in how I want the pads to work. FINALLY a working option. Thanks Trav.
Be great to see yours available in a BC or Canadian store for us goalies who refuse / avoid hassle of buying online. Love to try em. I removed stretchy things off my Bauer suptemes and went back to laces after 2 years of warriors using nothing at all.
My skates/feet are pretty small, I use a 7.5EE skate size. Although, I haven't updated to cowlingless as of yet. Would that be considered a 'kid sized feet' situation?
Nah the smallest skate size I've heard that love the Trav Spec is size 5 so although they're not designed for that size, people still love them. Hope that helps man
I use regular skate laces, but I tie four knots in the bottom of the laces to determine the slack between the pad and the skate. I wear Bauers, and I feel like no matter how I strap them they over-rotate (I get up from a butterfly, and they're still pointing OUT and not coming all the way back to the front of my legs unless I push them with my arms) and I feel like the toe tie helps a little.
get the bungee toe ties. i have bauers and they came with the bungees and i love it. they broke sadly so i'm waiting to order more and having to use lace for now sucks
@@chrisstamos399 I have the good fortune of living a 20 minutes drive from a physical Monkey Sports location, so maybe I'll grab some up this weekend. Thanks.
I used to use flextoe, i was really happy with them but the cord kept getting thrashed after a season. So after going trough 2 sets i switched over to prolaces, just the normal ones. The screw in setup does NOT work, they kept getting undone and losing a screw on the ice well good luck finding that 😂 so now they are just tied in with laces instead, and working great, looking forward to see how long the cord holds up, hopefully a little longer than my sets of flextoe did 😊
Hey Trav. I am trying the Trav Spec 2, and confused if these should be tight or loose. 20 years of using laces, so this is changing things in a big way. If it’s a preference, what do you prefer?
@@trav4oilers Trav these have been a serious game changer for me. I have zero hip pain now after playing. I appreciate all your videos, and good luck on your journey.
"Speeding up the wear on hour hips/knees/ankles." Me with a shot left hip at 22 y/o who has only been using toe hooks & ties for four years out of the 17 years I've played.
@@trav4oilers well not anymore lmao. I used them on some CCM Eflex 1's and my Bauer 1s set that I had up until last fall. Now I have HAL straps in Brian's branding.
Thanks for the video man, it was super informative and I tried out the bauer crs toe ties on my new hyperlites because of your video. I actually really like them much better than my old laces, except for the fact that the velcro straps are already falling after a month and a half. I'm thinking I should buy some prolaces as a replacement. How does the length of your laces compare to the length of the standard bauer crs? I find that the length of those were good for me. I'm 5' 11" with size 7.75 skates and no cowling, so if anyone has advice on what length to get I'd appreciate it. Thanks again Trav!
The pro laces will be shorter cause CRS needs you to tie a knot and bow but the Trav Spec pro laces will give you max durability and flexibility in your lace. Thanks for watching brother . Hope that helps
Been a skate lace guy all my life but ever since I sprained my ankle pretty badly in the summer it’s been a nightmare to skate. Hopefully in about a month these are under my tree and will fix my brutal ankle pains and make my tad too small pads fit a little bit larger. You will hear from me again Travis
Bungee toe ties are definitely a big help in the world of goaltending, only started using them recently and i noticed a huge difference from skate laces.
I know I'm a bit late to this vid but I have Brians G 5 pads and the toe tie snapped mid game and so I'm gonna buy a pair of the laces cause I need something to help my hips knees so def gonna pick a pair up.
I bought one set of nash toe ties 2 years ago and a thicker 10$ 10foot bundle of the black bungee rope from crappy tire that i replaced the original rope with and use it to fix any issues when they come up. Years of use all for 30$ 🤷♂️
That was a fast review. I had to watch again, you talked fast. How do the Trav spec toe ties actually tie in? Is it just that they are tougher, and don't tear as easy? And a longer lace/bungee? Trying to figure out the differences.
Yes sir. Plus we have a lace in attachment so you’ll never need to deal with screws coming undone. Most durable with a money back guarentee. Hope that helps Nikki!
My son is 5'11 and size 10 skate he is looking at the PL but not sure what to buy the Trav spec or standard. Sadly he has V9 so he will need that adapter you mentioned.
Hey Trav, I just want to confirm that when ordering the PRO LACES ARMOR EXTRA LONG TRAV4s, when it says 1 in your quantity at checkout, that's actually a set right? (so two ties for $50?). And those are the ties you like, right? Or should I do the TRAV2s???
I’m not 5’11” but I wear size 8 also. I too would like the answer to this question. I wear PL now on my velocity 5s but they only go through the middle whereas these could go through to the heel and help older keeps feel better about abandoning the boot strap. I hope you answer Remi and I, Trav. Thanks
What’s ur opinion on toe hooks? If u don’t know what they are it’s just a hook that is on your skate and it attaches straight to the pad. Takes like 3 seconds to put on. I was curious if you ever tried them and have an opinion on it.
I bought my 2nd set of pro lace last year and was disappointed after the cut after about 10 games, I have switched back to the ones that came with my CCM ties. Let me provide some feedback on the pro lace the Velcro tabs are too long and thick when the knot is to thread through my skates, As a suggestion I would like to see a protective piece of material to cover the exposed cord on the toe,
@@trav4oilers no worries, I was pissed after the game and tossed them, I think a skate cut them at the toe, I wear graf skates and the space to thread the Velcro ties is tight otherwise I will buy them again
Love your channel and the product looks awesome but gotta say the toe tie thing has got to be one of the easiest DIY goalie hacks out there. Some 3/16” shock cord and a few metal clasps and you’re set.
What’s the exact length of the laces bud? I’m a big ass mofo 6’9 with skate size 15🤣 did my own couple month ago but the bungee cord broke after 6 skates 🤮 I’ll order the Trab specs but need 2 know the length 😓
Got new skates the other day., my gear was all Pro issue gear from.,.. 2006 (you called it). No cowel or heal hope for my straps . I'm fricking lost. It's obvious these skates want to interface with new pads and toe ties...
Will Pro Laces work with Warrior Gt/Pro pads? They do not have the normal lace attachment block thing but instead have two holes that are the same distance apart as the normal block.
Yes they should! The toe bridge will have a piece of lacing that you can tie the pro laces into. You can may have to remove the laces first. Let me know if you need help man
I haven’t used toe ties in years, I find it much more comfortable without them I tried to wear them when I got my new pads this summer but couldn’t get into them
@@trav4oilers just 2 weeks. You can pick 3 different slacks too. So my son has the slightly shorter slack option then me. I can get that slack to seal on the post between pad and toe box and still have the flex from the rope for my tension on the ankle and knees while i can still get a solid push off the post. win win.
Yup! I don't have an install video yet BUT send me an isnta message man and I'll help you out. Sorry fro delayed reply. Lot of comments to sort through. Or email works too
Absolutely! I've had guys with size 5 skates say they love them, you'll still get great use out of the extra length. Let me know if you got any more questions :0
Speeding up knee and hip injury’s I’m 19 and my knees are all ready cracking at times should I get a pair yes I should it could fix the issue long term , and yes I would sell out for a pair
all they do for me is keep the pad aligned to my ankle and foot. Other than that I feel little pull but I do wear Bauer’s and there ties are garbage. The Velcro broke off of the bungee 2 times.
Just installed Trav 4 ProLace bungees on my new CCM FT goal skates - crossed over at toe , thru front hole & then alongside to rear hole in holder & then to boot top velcroed - found hips sore after game - did u only go to middle of boot holder & found too loose, so u installed thru rear cowling hole & then on to boot? to anyone - would the Trav 4 oiler longer laces be too loose if I only put thru middle of holders rather than the rear ? & thus the pads being too loose & rotating with no control?
hope Im not too late bud. I wear mine exactly the same but Calle Clang doesnt go through any holes. Right to the back and around the top. Check out my Insta story or the pro laces instagram story with the pics. Send me a DM if you need any help man
@@trav4oilers they are the pro laces, I have been using since last sept When I bought these pads.I think they are a little bit shorter than the trav spec. But they work great.I used your code, first time I seen them was on your videos.
You use the link in the description and it'll take you right to the site. You can do Trav Spec 1 or 2. Thank you so much Jac. TRAVSUCKS code will get you $5 off. Let me know if you need any more help brother, you're gonna love em
Absolutely brother. Sorry for delayed response. They will work on any pads especially if you have skate lace attachment already. Keep me posted brother, let me know if you got questions
@@trav4oilers I have been using them for the last 10 games in my summer league. I’m using your prolaces and I’m seeing a difference in my hip and knees. My old body is thanking me😁
Toe ties a big debate I’m not a goalie so that don’t matter to me but others then that trav great vid like always Honestly for me to not like a vid you would have to severely mess up See you in the next one
6'4" 225lb - 35 year old "Beginner" tendy here with size 11 skates. Love the Trav Spec laces. I originally made my own bungee laces after destroying the ones that were given to me, simply ordered some bungee off of Amazon, attached velcro to both ends and ran it through the Toe Bridges, it worked well but i kept needing to replace the bungee every few weeks or so. I then went ahead and decided to give the Trav Pro Laces a go, and they are absolutely worth it. I've had them since mid-May and have loved them, I will eventually upgrade to the Trav 2.0s when (if) I ever need to.
Hey Joe, thanks for supporting the vlog, and trusting me enough o pick up a set of Trav Spec toe ties my friend. Glad you loved them. They're more pricey but best value on the market but I'm biased. I can't wait to share the 2.0 with you brother!
Just ordered a set with the 2 inch spacing. Thanks for the tip and the $5 dollar discount. Been rocking no toe ties for a quite a few years now since the laces would keep breaking and i was tying in 3+ inches of slack so they were doing almost nothing. Probably going to get into the latest Optik pad for next season. Just want to say that the production of your videos has improved exponentially over the years, cheers to you having skills in more than one discipline. Cant wait to try these out.
Bungee cords are much better than regular laces in my opinion. Also removing the boot strap helped quite a lot to free your ankle and get better push.
Removing the boot strap is another key
I’ve played with my boot strap removed for about 5 seasons. I literally just put them back on to try the Lundy loop. Want my pads to sit higher on my leg so hopefully it helps. I use regular armor pro laces too. Prob going to upgrade to trav spec if it helps make my pads sit even higher.
@@dylan.callahan04God this is so ass backwards from when I use to play. Lol this is the way now, and I see why, trying to get back in net after years. Last pads we Heaton Helite 4 gatekeepers lol blast from the past. Lol
@boostedbadboyzx12r31 I'm in a similar boat. Stopped playing goal at 21, got the itch around christmas and here I am, 38 and trying to get back in net.
I never changed my equipment from about 15/16 years old. Heaton Helite 5 pads, Ferland B/C.
I just bought a lot of used equipment and WOW, what a change.
I've been watching videos and reading articles about the new style of goalie and the new equipment.
I'm hoping to join a league this summer.
Cool vid trav! I'm thinking of maybe trying a year of goalie if I do ill pick some trav spec toe ties up!
If you get some, let me know how you
Like em
Man!
Great video. As a 41 yearold goalie I did notice in my Reebok P2 pads ( 30- 37 yearsold wore same pads ) I had skate laces and my hips and knees hurt. I started using the bungee style with the velcro tabs 2 years ago and it's like night and day. Pad rotates better ( newer Goaliemonkey Kohos ) in my old age haha. Knees and hips dont hurt. I need grab a pair of yours to try out. May of added years to my beer league career.
nice man, are they the stock goalie monkey toe ties? If you pickup a Trav Spec set let me know how you like em buddy
@@trav4oilers my friend Sara Marchand made mine. She's runs that Protectiveathleticwear business local to me. She builds pads and does repairs.
any tips on how to lace these to the toe bridge properly? Length of lace, type of knot, etc. Thanks in advance and thanks for the video!
Just use any laces you can find, tie em tight and burn the laces together youl be good :)
had the stock bauer toe ties and they broke within 2-3 skates then i used laces while i waited for my trav pro laces and ive been using them ever since and i love them
So stoked you love them bro! Thanks for waatching and picking up a set :)
Great video with lots of explanation. I went back to the basic toe tie from ProLaces that I had custom ordered a while back because the Armor Hybrid on the Lefevre was limiting my pad rotation. I find the standard model works better for me, but I believe I will try the longer Trav Spec as the standard ProLaces will not last forever. I am already starting to see some fraying.
As long as you Find a toe tie you Love, that’s all that matters
I love watching trav vids in the middle of class. No other feeling
This is the better option but why summer school ;)
@@trav4oilers Who said anything about summer school? I’m in the regular school year
Once we can customize I'm def grabbing a set of the trav spec. Already using prolaces because of you and can't wait to see if these can help, if I can even be helped lol.
Sept 12th my friend, full on custom. Let's go. Add your name, number, colors, etc
what length of pro laces should i get that can loop around the toe and the heel? I'm 6ft with 8.5 bauer skates and 33" pads. I have Vaughn V7s...do i need the toe adapter? Does each order come with 2 sets or do you need to purchase 2 orders?...thanks!!!
Trav Spec are probably the perfect length for you man. Each order is just 1 set, so it'll cover both pads. Hopefully that helps man
I'm so old school. Still using laces. Maybe I should try a pair of the toe ties. Thanks Trav. Peace!
Peter ya gotta give em a try. Money back guarentee’
I would not hesitate to buy the Trav spec pro laces again. The bungee laces that came on my 2S's sucked and broke and were no longer stretchy after a month. The pro laces feel like they aren't even there but also feel like they are if that makes sense.
Glad you love them man! Thank you for the positive feedback. If you ever have any issues hit me up
You said that pro laces could make some pads rest a bit higher on your skates. Is it a lot/enough to give pads that are slightly to small a longer lifespan?
I don't know if it effects the live span but youll love them more!
I actually started to wear my toe ties only around the front of my skate a few weeks ago. It made my butterfly widen by about 6in, and my knees and ankles don’t hurt.
*I wear the warrior toe clips
@@evanchick4214 what skates do you have
@@trav4oilers Bauer supreme
Agreed that flexible/bungee toe ties are a game changer. Been considering the Trav spec PLs, but I dont have clown-sized skates like you, only a measly size 10. That said, my current bungee ties (the Vaughns with the weird plastic clip) can only go through the first two slots in my cowling--do you think that the Trav spec PLs will be too long?
I’m only sized 11 skates man. Heard guys with skates size 5 that loved the Trav spec so although they’re for big guys, I think they’re for everybody. Hope Thst helps
@@trav4oilers I will consider the 2.0 version when they come out--and I'm back from vacation. 6'5" and only size 11 skates? You know what the ladies say about guys with small skates...
Just bought a pair. I wear True custom skates, nothing works for easy toe lacing leaving me stuck with time consuming lacs. My craptakular CCM eFlex 4.9 pads came with the short pro laces. They work better than any other lacing option when I switched back to my Warrior G2 pads. But, True custom skates require the short laces to barely get through the front hole of the integrated cowling, the have to go through the from of the skate lace, then the velcro can be pushed together. Too much to do, too easy to stretch or break the skate lace like that. I also had similar issues to you with other products. What sold me on your laces is I saw a pro goalie with True custom skates in a pair of Warrior G6 pads with your laces wrapped properly through the cowling and velcroed properly, not wrapped through skate laces. Looks like I finally found my toe strapping solution.
Oh you mean Calle Clang? He's been using them since October and he's the man. Thanks for trusting and picking up a set brother
Laces are in and tested off ice. Man do they work great. Don't know who the pro is in the pictures I saw. Warrior G5 with a custom plastic mounting bracket (G5 doesn't have a toe box) and True customs with integrated cowling. Your laces work great and has enough room for adjustment for when I finally get on the ice to dial in how I want the pads to work. FINALLY a working option. Thanks Trav.
Be great to see yours available in a BC or Canadian store for us goalies who refuse / avoid hassle of buying online. Love to try em. I removed stretchy things off my Bauer suptemes and went back to laces after 2 years of warriors using nothing at all.
Trav spec are online order only and most
Pro laces are as well. Send pro laces a message. I’ve been trying to get mike to bring them to retail
How much do they help with ankle, hips, and knees? I know you say it helps but I was wondering if you could explain that more thoroughly
Just removed strain top to back and allows your foot to sit flat to the ice. Helps a lot!
My skates/feet are pretty small, I use a 7.5EE skate size. Although, I haven't updated to cowlingless as of yet. Would that be considered a 'kid sized feet' situation?
Nah the smallest skate size I've heard that love the Trav Spec is size 5 so although they're not designed for that size, people still love them. Hope that helps man
I use regular skate laces, but I tie four knots in the bottom of the laces to determine the slack between the pad and the skate.
I wear Bauers, and I feel like no matter how I strap them they over-rotate (I get up from a butterfly, and they're still pointing OUT and not coming all the way back to the front of my legs unless I push them with my arms) and I feel like the toe tie helps a little.
get the bungee toe ties. i have bauers and they came with the bungees and i love it. they broke sadly so i'm waiting to order more and having to use lace for now sucks
@@chrisstamos399 I have the good fortune of living a 20 minutes drive from a physical Monkey Sports location, so maybe I'll grab some up this weekend. Thanks.
Bungees will help but the Trav spec 2 has a spacer that I think would really help you. Too bad you gotta wait till Sept 12
I used to use flextoe, i was really happy with them but the cord kept getting thrashed after a season. So after going trough 2 sets i switched over to prolaces, just the normal ones. The screw in setup does NOT work, they kept getting undone and losing a screw on the ice well good luck finding that 😂 so now they are just tied in with laces instead, and working great, looking forward to see how long the cord holds up, hopefully a little longer than my sets of flextoe did 😊
Yup! Even if you add the laces after, they work great
Hey Trav. I am trying the Trav Spec 2, and confused if these should be tight or loose. 20 years of using laces, so this is changing things in a big way. If it’s a preference, what do you prefer?
They have stretch so they wont be tight, but they shouldn't be loose either. Its a happy medium. Hope that helps :)
@@trav4oilers Trav these have been a serious game changer for me. I have zero hip pain now after playing. I appreciate all your videos, and good luck on your journey.
"Speeding up the wear on hour hips/knees/ankles." Me with a shot left hip at 22 y/o who has only been using toe hooks & ties for four years out of the 17 years I've played.
That’s the problem. You’re using toe hooks lol
@@trav4oilers well not anymore lmao. I used them on some CCM Eflex 1's and my Bauer 1s set that I had up until last fall. Now I have HAL straps in Brian's branding.
Thanks for the video man, it was super informative and I tried out the bauer crs toe ties on my new hyperlites because of your video. I actually really like them much better than my old laces, except for the fact that the velcro straps are already falling after a month and a half. I'm thinking I should buy some prolaces as a replacement. How does the length of your laces compare to the length of the standard bauer crs? I find that the length of those were good for me. I'm 5' 11" with size 7.75 skates and no cowling, so if anyone has advice on what length to get I'd appreciate it. Thanks again Trav!
The pro laces will be shorter cause CRS needs you to tie a knot and bow but the Trav Spec pro laces will give you max durability and flexibility in your lace. Thanks for watching brother . Hope that helps
@@trav4oilers so ur saying the trav specs are closer in length to the crs?
@@benspeyer1434 yes sir
Been a skate lace guy all my life but ever since I sprained my ankle pretty badly in the summer it’s been a nightmare to skate. Hopefully in about a month these are under my tree and will fix my brutal ankle pains and make my tad too small pads fit a little bit larger. You will hear from me again Travis
I think you'll notice a big difference man!
Bungee toe ties are definitely a big help in the world of goaltending, only started using them recently and i noticed a huge difference from skate laces.
Which toe ties did you get man?
@@trav4oilers I got the Brians smart straps. They feel great.
Is everyone going with the 1.5 or the 2 for the toe tie length on the Trav2? I'm 6'4" Size 10.5 skates.
ALWAYS go 2" gap. Thanks for the support brother :)
I know I'm a bit late to this vid but I have Brians G 5 pads and the toe tie snapped mid game and so I'm gonna buy a pair of the laces cause I need something to help my hips knees so def gonna pick a pair up.
Hope you love them!
I bought one set of nash toe ties 2 years ago and a thicker 10$ 10foot bundle of the black bungee rope from crappy tire that i replaced the original rope with and use it to fix any issues when they come up. Years of use all for 30$ 🤷♂️
Hey whatever gets the job done my friend!
That was a fast review. I had to watch again, you talked fast. How do the Trav spec toe ties actually tie in? Is it just that they are tougher, and don't tear as easy? And a longer lace/bungee? Trying to figure out the differences.
Yes sir. Plus we have a lace in attachment so you’ll never need to deal with screws coming undone. Most durable with a money back guarentee. Hope that helps Nikki!
Just got my trav specs pro ties today. They look and feel good.
Awesome man! Tag me on insta with anything you got and I’ll repost
My son is 5'11 and size 10 skate he is looking at the PL but not sure what to buy the Trav spec or standard. Sadly he has V9 so he will need that adapter you mentioned.
He will need the adaptor x2 but with size 10 skates you’re gonna want the Trav spec. I’m only a size 11 skate
Hey Trav, I just want to confirm that when ordering the PRO LACES ARMOR EXTRA LONG TRAV4s, when it says 1 in your quantity at checkout, that's actually a set right? (so two ties for $50?). And those are the ties you like, right? Or should I do the TRAV2s???
yes, 1 set is what you need. you'll get 2 sets of laces for "1 set". Trav Spec 2 is the one to get my friend. thank you for your support :)
@@trav4oilers sweet! purchasing now!
Hey, if im 5’11, skate size 8 are your bungees too big for me or could they fit!?
I’m not 5’11” but I wear size 8 also.
I too would like the answer to this question. I wear PL now on my velocity 5s but they only go through the middle whereas these could go through to the heel and help older keeps feel better about abandoning the boot strap.
I hope you answer Remi and I, Trav.
Thanks
What’s ur opinion on toe hooks? If u don’t know what they are it’s just a hook that is on your skate and it attaches straight to the pad. Takes like 3 seconds to put on. I was curious if you ever tried them and have an opinion on it.
Tied em once and they arnt for me. It’s all preference but Trav specs are my lace cause they are my perfect lace
I bought my 2nd set of pro lace last year and was disappointed after the cut after about 10 games, I have switched back to the ones that came with my CCM ties. Let me provide some feedback on the pro lace the Velcro tabs are too long and thick when the knot is to thread through my skates, As a suggestion I would like to see a protective piece of material to cover the exposed cord on the toe,
Hey Dan, send me some pics on insta and I’ll help you out buddy. Sorry about the experience
@@trav4oilers no worries, I was pissed after the game and tossed them, I think a skate cut them at the toe, I wear graf skates and the space to thread the Velcro ties is tight otherwise I will buy them again
Nice great video on the pro laces 😊👊🏽
Glad you enjoyed the video Richie. Hope it helps ya!
@@trav4oilers yes Travis enjoyed it. I will give it a try 😊👍🏽
Love your channel and the product looks awesome but gotta say the toe tie thing has got to be one of the easiest DIY goalie hacks out there. Some 3/16” shock cord and a few metal clasps and you’re set.
Often imitated, never duplicated. Whatever works for you my friend!
What’s the exact length of the laces bud?
I’m a big ass mofo 6’9 with skate size 15🤣 did my own couple month ago but the bungee cord broke after 6 skates 🤮 I’ll order the Trab specs but need 2 know the length 😓
We are about 9 inches on the lace. Trust me as a fellow big guy, you'll love em. The official toe tie for big guys. All the best my friend ;)
hey trav, I got size ten skates.. will they be too big or too small or just right?
These will be perfect for you bro!
Got new skates the other day., my gear was all Pro issue gear from.,.. 2006 (you called it). No cowel or heal hope for my straps . I'm fricking lost. It's obvious these skates want to interface with new pads and toe ties...
If you figure it out let me know!
Trust me Travis, you can put ProLaces on a stock V9 toe bridge. And no, you don't need to punch new holes.
Stock toe bridge, not the new toe tie toe bridge thing they are shipping with.
Well worth, just tried em and my knees and hips feel amazing, thanks trav
Awesome! So you got a set of Trav Spec?
@@trav4oilers yessir
Very good video, thanks for the advice💪🏻
Thanks for watching as always Lee
Hey I'm just wondering if you ever tried kenesky toe ties, I bought two pairs myself but I dont have a lot of experience with different brands.
I have not tried Keneally. Didn’t know they made toe ties to be honest
What time on the 12th? My league starts the 21st and I need a pair. I live in Niagara Falls, NY
I believe 12:01 eastern we are live man! I cant wait for you to get a pair in your hands
@@trav4oilers ordered placed. Paid the extra $15 for quicker shipping. Hope they don't take long.
Will Pro Laces work with Warrior Gt/Pro pads? They do not have the normal lace attachment block thing but instead have two holes that are the same distance apart as the normal block.
Yes they should! The toe bridge will have a piece of lacing that you can tie the pro laces into. You can may have to remove the laces first. Let me know if you need help man
@@trav4oilers thanks
If you get custom V9s there is the option of having standard toe ties instead of their weird “w” bungee toe tie.
You def want the standard toe bridge, if you get trav spec's let me know how ya like em boss. love the feedback
@@trav4oilers already have the OG Trav Specs and love ‘em! When I get my new gear, I’ll get the upgraded version.
How long are the travspec toe ties compared to normal toe ties? I want to say the regular ones are about 24 inches total maybe?
9" Long with about 18" of slack. May sound odd but i promise its the perfect feel. About double the nromal pro laces you have :)
I haven’t used toe ties in years, I find it much more comfortable without them I tried to wear them when I got my new pads this summer but couldn’t get into them
See the problem is you tried the toe ties from years ago and likely monster. If You're happy thats what matters but it taints a lot fo experiences
For pads that do not have an offset, could you make offset toe ties that work in the factory center mount?
So you just have centre mount on your pads? The length helps with compensating for that as well.
“A horse walks into a bar.
Several of the patrons quickly get up and leave, realizing the potential danger in the situation.”
So unfunny but I live it
Do you have a website? And would your toe ties work for Bauer pads?
They work on any pad! link in the video description :)
13+ years of skate laces, excited to see the difference this winter
Awesome brother, you got a set?
@@trav4oilers trav spec 1.0 are in the mail, couldn't wait til September
solid vid trav
Thanks for checking this one out man
Best thing I bought was these Pro lace trav spec.. so worth it. Brother.
Thanks for picking up a set and trusting me man!
@@trav4oilers your so welcome brother
Looking into getting the pro laces, but not sure which size to get. I’m 6’1” with a size 8ish true skates
2" gap with lace in option is the way too go!
@@trav4oilers God bless 🙏
ProLace Armor Hybrid is the GOAT of toe ties, no mention you've tried those. Same one Carey Price and most Pro's use tbh.
PRICE use reg skate lace
How long you had em for brother
@@trav4oilers just 2 weeks. You can pick 3 different slacks too. So my son has the slightly shorter slack option then me. I can get that slack to seal on the post between pad and toe box and still have the flex from the rope for my tension on the ankle and knees while i can still get a solid push off the post. win win.
@@Drew-lt2cu HE used to. Now in True he has the Pro Lace Armor Hybrid. There are articles and pics somewhere
I ordered a set finally....if I like em I'm getting the #2s as well
LETS GO! let me know how they are
@@trav4oilers I'm pretty pumped to try em out homie. I'm old af 😆
im using stock ccm toe tie but after this vid might need to buy some pro laces
Now is the time to upgrade my friend!
Will be waiting til September. I'm 6'6 can't wait to use these.
You’re in for a treat brother
Do these work with a sliding toe bridge? If so do you have an install vid?
Yup! I don't have an install video yet BUT send me an isnta message man and I'll help you out. Sorry fro delayed reply. Lot of comments to sort through. Or email works too
I got 7,5 in skate size should they fit me or am I to small?
Absolutely! I've had guys with size 5 skates say they love them, you'll still get great use out of the extra length. Let me know if you got any more questions :0
Love my bungee toe ties. I’ll never go back to laces. Stepping on laces with a skate blade is worse than the ice as far as slippery-ness. Never again.
Awesome man! Which toe ties do you got?
Speeding up knee and hip injury’s I’m 19 and my knees are all ready cracking at times should I get a pair yes I should it could fix the issue long term , and yes I would sell out for a pair
$50 well spent my friend! Guarenteed
I have major ankle pain from pressure from toe ties, anything I can do?
These will be game changing man!
@@trav4oilers I’ll have to try them out, my pads stay sideways until I push them back with my hands
Any chance these will be released on a junior size?
Junior sizing would be the regular pro laces. Let me k ow if you Got any More question
all they do for me is keep the pad aligned to my ankle and foot. Other than that I feel little pull but I do wear Bauer’s and there ties are garbage. The Velcro broke off of the bungee 2 times.
You’re using monster toe ties man. That the problem
Size 8EE goalie skates, would Trav Spec be too long? Size 10 US feet
Not at all, you'd be perfect candidate for Trav Spec laces brad :) let me know if you need any more help :)
Just installed Trav 4 ProLace bungees on my new CCM FT goal skates - crossed over at toe , thru front hole & then alongside to rear hole in holder & then to boot top velcroed - found hips sore after game - did u only go to middle of boot holder & found too loose, so u installed thru rear cowling hole & then on to boot?
to anyone - would the Trav 4 oiler longer laces be too loose if I only put thru middle of holders rather than the rear ? & thus the pads being too loose & rotating with no control?
asking because I have 2 games tomorrow AM & as usual players don't like goalies changing pad "stuff" during a game
hope Im not too late bud. I wear mine exactly the same but Calle Clang doesnt go through any holes. Right to the back and around the top. Check out my Insta story or the pro laces instagram story with the pics. Send me a DM if you need any help man
Why so many pro goalies use regular skate lace if the pro laces are better?
Lot of guys don’t wanna change
I have a set on my slr 2 pads and they are great.
You have the vaughn toe ties or Trav Spec?
@@trav4oilers they are the pro laces, I have been using since last sept When I bought these pads.I think they are a little bit shorter than the trav spec. But they work great.I used your code, first time I seen them was on your videos.
How can I buy the pro laces
You use the link in the description and it'll take you right to the site. You can do Trav Spec 1 or 2. Thank you so much Jac. TRAVSUCKS code will get you $5 off. Let me know if you need any more help brother, you're gonna love em
Do prolaces ship world wide?
Anywhere in the world we will ship
Interesting history, great vid
Encyclopedia here my friend
Do you know how to take off the vaughn v9 bootstrap
i believe you csn unhook it from inside the calf wrap. Worst case cut it off, nobody uses them anymore!
@@trav4oilers oh ok i also tried the lundy loop is that good or just remove the bootstrap
If skate laces r so bad then why does demko, vassy, holtby, markstrom, fleury use them
Some guys are reluctant to change. They want what they're used to
Will these work on older pads (rbk 8k)
Absolutely brother. Sorry for delayed response. They will work on any pads especially if you have skate lace attachment already. Keep me posted brother, let me know if you got questions
Can you put them one Bauer supreme 3s
They will absolutely and they work on any pad with a toe bridge
Good vid bob
Thanks buddy! Love yq
We all know the answer to this one, and if you don’t, why don’t you subscribe to know more right trav. I mean he mentions it every video
I love you McDowell
Prolaces are amazing!!!!!!!!
How long you had yours man?
@@trav4oilers I have been using them for the last 10 games in my summer league. I’m using your prolaces and I’m seeing a difference in my hip and knees. My old body is thanking me😁
I'm too cheap ill just use elastic bands (spoiler it didn't work obviously)
I can't imagine why lol Trav Spec link is in the description ;)
How can i get them to Europe ?
We ship Trav Spec world wide, link in the description will take you directly to the site my friend!
Can you get these toe ties in the UK
The Trav Spec will ship world wide my friend!
Not really. Modern pads rotate back on their own anyways. You should know this, you get new gear like every 6 months.
Haven't had new gear in almost 2 years bud
@@trav4oilers lmao
Think so, as long as they are flexible.
Gotta have flexibility but not too much
Nice video.
Thanks brother
Toe ties a big debate I’m not a goalie so that don’t matter to me but others then that trav great vid like always
Honestly for me to not like a vid you would have to severely mess up
See you in the next one
Hey and if you're not even a goalie I still love ya buddy. Thank you for your continued support
Gotta rename the vid « Traspec pro laces: why you should buy them »
First 4 minutes was a history lesson ;)
U need a reseller i europe (sweden/finland)
Its online only for the trav spec ;)
Hell ya.
Buzzing
Yes
LETS GO!
@@trav4oilers where were you last night? needed you yelling that at the boys on the bench....
Travsucks ... Promocode... If only I were a goalie or lived where I could play.
We gotta change that ;)
👍
LETS GO!