Debating on getting the AVE pros or new balance 913s. I want something that’s not going to hurt my feet after 10 minutes and was considering accels but they might be too bulky. I’d appreciate anyone’s two cents since I don’t have a shop near me to try them on.
AVE pros feel solid, albeit a little light and almost too “breathable” because there’s so much mesh in the shoe. That’s a me problem, though. Maybe you’ll enjoy those features though. They’re true to size and feel snug, but not a constraining snug. They seem durable and ready to skate immediately, too.
Tried on 913 and they fit true to size as well. More spacious than the AVEs in the toe but you’re not swimming in the toe box though. There’s more structure in those compared to the AVEs, so they seem more durable and supportive in my opinion. Tongue is not that padded.
Go with 913. Accels don’t feel like they used to right now. Pass on those for sure.