David Perron and Matt Duchene are two of Reebok’s young stars known for wearing the white Reebok skates. They may remind you of Sergei Fedorov from back in the day with his white Nike skates, but Reebok is all over the white skate trend now. Unfortunately, according to the 2012 Reebok catalog, the 20k will only be available for retail purchase in one color – black. When you’re an NHL star, however, you receive all sorts of custom gear, and in this case, its a unique pair of the all white Reebok 20k skates to keep that style fresh.
Perron’s skates, which can be seen below, feature a Tuuk Custom+ holder instead of Reebok’s traditional E-Pro holder. He’s also got a pretty good tongue flop going on already. With Duchene’s skates, also seen below, you can see a few more custom modifications that were made to the skates. You can see on the tendon guard that there is an interesting blue logo. On the heel, you’ll notice Duchene’s number which has been put in the Avalanche font and colors. It also would appear as though Duchene is using Rocket Runners on his white Reebok 20k skates.
Share your thoughts with us in the comments about the custom white Reebok 20k skates. Should Reebok make these skates available for retail purchase? Or should they just be special edition skates made for professional hockey players only?
im so mad by the fact you can’t buy the white version i would buy them in a heart beat, not to sure if ill get the black ones might go over to bauer from 2 pairs of white 11k’s and a pair of white 9’s
Feel the same way. Honestly, the white 11ks were the best pair of skates i have had in a long time. only downfall was how they wear down faster than other brands. I was planning of getting a pair of white 20ks but if they are only available in black i will probably switch to bauer or somewhere else. rbk is the only brand besides graf that has been able to pull off a great looking pair of white skates. they should use that to their benefit for sales.
I agree. I think they’re making a mistake. They will be coming out with a White K skate which I’ll feature on the site later this week, but it will not be top end like the 20k.
Agreed. So disappointed they won’t be making a 20K white available. This is a slap in the face to the people who support them and pay their bills by purchasing $500+ skates and $300+ sticks. Out of principle, gonna have to ditch Reebok and look elsewhere for gear.
This is complete BS… I’ve been using Rbk/Reebok skates and gear for a while now. I bought the past 2 Reebok models in white… and the fact that they are going to be lazy this year and only make the ugly black model is ridiculous. Looks like I’m going to have to start looking to another brand who makes light/white colored skates…. Bye Bye Reebok…!!! Retards.
These skates should definitely be sold to the public. 11k white pump have a little too much white. These new 20k custom skates have enough white to stand out but are not over the top flashy . A perfect mix.
No whites, No Sale!
I can’t believe no whites, you had me now you lost me.
Do you have a picture of the white 18k?
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hockey monkey eu has them in white on pre-order week 23, not sure when that is, now or august i think, so u might be able to get them in white soon
http://www.hockeymonkey.eu/en/skridsko-reebok-20k-vit-sr.html
Puckstop ….in Sheffield, England. Have put that they have white 20 k’s and black are only special order!
I just bought a pair of reebock 20k WHITEpump for my kid.i bought them at puckstop there in england.it looks like reebock is making alot of money.in europe they sellthe 20k in white but if you want to buy them in black there considered SPECIAL ORDER.The same thing in north america but the oppisit.It is a shame on Reebocks end.the will lose alot of clients.