woods_187

So, you can spot-heat & re-form the arch area with a heat gun perhaps? I don't know of anyone locally who owns a boot stretcher.

But you can't have the skates baked unless you purchase them. If the arch problem persists, then you may be stuck with a pair of skates you cannot wear.

Made it to a pro shop that carries the Mako. After sizing my foot (9.5EE to 10D) I tried on a pair of 10D Makos. They felt good & snug all around my foot. The only complaint is that there's extreme upward pressure on the inward side of the arch, with lesser but noticeable pressure the entire width of my foot in the arch area. Would baking/spot heating change this? On examining the exterior of the boot & comparing to other brands, the Mako has a much more pronounced/larger arch. Otherwise the fit of these skates are nice.

As I mentioned previously, I've been in Reebok 10D which seem to fit my width pretty well. I've contacted someone about possibly purchasing their 9.5EE Makos & he says his foot measures just over 11 inches (heel to toe) long and a little under 4.5 inches wide. Based on that, I think my feet may fit a 9.5EE Mako alright. I've heard/read everywear that the Mako fits like a sock once baked to your foot & the energy/direction transfer from foot to skate is pretty much immediate.

I'm in northern MN, we have a limited selection of sporting goods stores, and unfortunately none carry Easton® skates.

I'm interested in the Easton® Mako skate & I'm trying to find out proper sizing. My foot measures 11" from heel to toe and 4.25" width at their widest point. With that said, I'm considering purchasing a pair of 9.5 EE Makos from somebody. Would these fit my feet (unfortunately I can't try-on prior to purchasing) based on dimensions/measurements supplied? I've been in CCM Vector's previously, but they were too tight on one foot, so I switched to Reebok 7k in 10D for extra voulume & they're quite comfortable. I've read that the thermoforming characteristics of the Mako will wrap the foot like a glove & remove virtually all negative space. Suggestions, advice on this potential purchase? I'm quite excited about possibilty of what the Mako's could do for me. Thanks!