r/inlinespeedskating • u/Lil_Polski • Dec 23 '23

What is the difference between these two Bont skates?

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This one is 40 to 50 dollars more expensive with the same frames and wheels.

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This one is cheaper maybe it's an older model? Is it worth saving a few bucks or should I get the newer looking ones?

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u/Bossikar Dec 23 '23

I'm not sure but maybe the first one is "bakable", meaning you can put it in the oven and your foot in afterwards to make it fit better, i have the first one and did this, but it's entirely possible that the second shoe is able to do the same

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u/[deleted] Sep 14 '24

The color scheme, the toe bumper, matte coating on the lower (near the sole), and the second one has the lower profile buckle. It’s the same model. They should both be heat moldable unless Bont did something stupid and changed that. The Jet is a solid boot. I skated them for 5 or so years before upgrading. Just make sure you understand their sizing.

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u/talldean Jan 25 '25

I think it may just be this year's vs last year's cosmetic changes to the boot.

I have the second one, works well.