Kirill Kaprizov makes a bold decision with his skates, opting to cut the tongues of his boots almost all the way down. But who are we to argue!?
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35 Comments
He also cuts his cuff off the gloves
HΓ© wants more shin angle
Ok? That's weird π
To the commentator, If you're a player, you know..
You do that in a sport called Bandy
Kaprisun
Not even flop? Wtf
my old supremes have a really low tongue, same height as his. If on the new skates manufacturers make them higher, i would cut them too because i am used to that.
what a duster move lol
Superstars can do what they want to their equipment. π€·
The Maple each one that game what's cool may believe
Changes mind after taking a slapshot right between the skate and shinpad.
Thank you
This guy blocks shots
goat activities π΄
That is the exact place where the bone will SNAP!
Wants more forward flex. Skates manufacturers these days donβt put that into consideration with the over stiff skates on the market
I find it hysterical that even after some of these guys make it to nhl they still donβt know how to tie their skates! The tongue is fine but heβs more likely to get hurt
Yesssir kirill
Iβd snap my ankle just trying to skate with those tied so low
Hey, it ain't cheatin' if it ain't in the rules
Tell me you won't block shots without telling me you won't block shots.
Also looses little bit of skating speed
And in typical idiot fashion heβll get a shot/stick to the ankle and then change it back lol
Better aerodynamics obviously
Cotton this is a bold move, let's see how the media plays it out for him. I'm excited to see it. Cotton there's players that have knobs that are shoe lace thick. But this I've never seen.
Thought this was gonna be about his religious allergy to rainbow warmup jerseys. π
ΠΠΎΠ²ΡΠΉ ΠΌΠΎΠ΄Π° β€
And thatβs why you do t see him blocking many shots π
Still goated
Pure stupid and serves no purpose…having the tongue atleasr has protection and IS NOT in the way….anything for fame..
Just got the low tops thatβs all π€·π»ββοΈ
Then don't question him. Dude is in the show lol
For full ankle mobility. Most NHLers also don't lace up the top 1-3 holes for same reason. It takes strong feet and ankles to not need that support but it allows for maneuvers that aren't otherwise possible
Gives more freedom of movement at the ankleβ¦my guess! As a defense man I used to wear an ankle pad strapped on over that area.