Had a pair of Missions that lasted 7 years. Best skates for roller I ever had. Bought a new pair and have had no problems.
I was about to say six games for a set of laces? What the hell did you do. My laces broke and I just tied them back together. It isn't pretty but it works.
On the other hand I love the skates I have no CCM Vector 6.5, I had Missions and they were nice although too big on my foot because I bought them at Clearance.