PVC uppers - Offers a performance fit at a great price Felt tongue Past Vert Eyelets - The upper 3 eyelets are angled forward Provides a natural flex point increasing the durability of the boot Allows the skater to achieve the proper hockey stance Fiberglass outsole - Light and supportive for quick, responsive skating 8:6 Stiffness Rating - Intermediate to Advance-level 8-Upper forward flex 6-Lower quarter panels Clear abrasion resistant side toe guards - Added durability Hi-Lo Vanguard frame The Vanguard frame uses 76mm(2) in the front and 80mm(2) in the rear Vanguard explodes off the charts in overall speed and stopping power Vanguard wheel set-up offers the perfect balance in wheel sizes - Allowing the skater to achieve a faster top end speed while maintaining a low, powerful center of gravity Extruded Aluminum construction Rink Rat Hornet wheels - 76A Hardness ideal for fast indoor play Swiss 608 bearings Single sided locking axles Ideal for intermediate to advance-level play Mission skates generally fit the same as your regular shoe size