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    3 minutes ago, Slick50 said:

    I bought my shrink wrap and long shoe horn just in case the shop doesn't have them when I head back north to pick mine up and get baked.

    I literally just bought some shrink wrap from Amazon for a home bake, but that's a real solid idea to bring it with you... My fitter was using those workout bands to wrap around it. 

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    23 minutes ago, Sniper9 said:

    U should be able to tell if they were baked properly if they were soft when they came out. 

    When I baked mine at home I did NOT turn the oven off. I kept it on at 180-190 for the entire 10 mins. I also did one skate at a time.  I also did each skate 5 mins on each side. I have a convection as well. 

    Even if you didn't get the best bake or mould you shouldn't really be swimming in them. You should use the stretch wrap and or tensor technique on both the ankle and fore foot area and if that doesnt work then you may need a remake. You shouldn't have to crank on the laces at all. 

    I would say they were decently pliable, but maybe not as much as they should be. I also did one skate at a time, but did not switch sides. I have a convection oven, but it only goes as low as 350 for that setting. I was told on a regular bake setting with it on the entirety of the 10 minutes it will ruin the skate.

    Swimming may be an over statement, ha, but a lot of room. I compare it to my dress shoes I'm wearing right now; I can scoot my entire foot forward 1/4 inch or so (probably a little less). 
    I did just see that video above of the stretch wrap, so I'll try that tomorrow (game tonight). 

    Thanks for the reply, Sniper! 

    13 minutes ago, Giltis said:

    If it's only been 5 weeks, I would contact them ASAP to start a conversation with them on what they suggest. @Sniper9 is right on the money with regards to that bake technique though.

    I was going to reach out to see about getting some extra red insoles, but I do think this is great advice so that they are aware of the fit issue given there is a warranty period, and get some suggestions. I did at least reach out to my fitter, though, so he's aware. 

    Really appreciate the feedback. 

  5. Posted · Edited by MrDucksworth · Report reply

    Hey all,

    Sorry in advance for the long initial explanation.


    Lurked for a while, and actually read through probably 50+ pages in here. Quite a bit of info, and some funny stuff, but I digress... 

    I've had my trues for about 5 weeks, but only skated on them 4 or 5 times. Bottom line is I absolutely love them. I had no idea going from a stock to a TRUE, would have this much control, comfort, and performance. It's crazy...
    I do, however, have a small fit issue that I'm really hoping to get dialed in as much as possible. I've read quite a bit on the subject in here, and elsewhere, so I apologize for being repetitive, but I wanted to get some advice directly from the knowledgeable people here to make sure I do this in the best manner possible.

    My issue: Heel-lock, and negative space

    I ordered and baked from a place in Colorado, that was apparently the first VH fitter in the US back in the day, so I think he knows his stuff. However, he is fairly far away from where I live and I have an 11 month old girl, so obviously going to him to re-bake and tinker isn't the easiest thing. So I'm looking for advice on doing this at home, but I'll make the trek down if need be. 

    What I've done:

    - Baked at home; Heated to 180 degrees (turned oven off) then in for 10 minutes, then on the foot. Placed a clamp at the lower heel below the leather ankle area, also another slightly above that, then another near the middle eyelets (forefoot area). I did this for both feet. Also, I did not tie the laces too tight; definitely stuck to the 80% rule.

    - Put in the red insoles for both skates (below my Speedplates - if it matters I am using those)       

    - Adjusted tongue down as much as possible to secure toe box area for a more snug fit                 

    Doing those things successfully helped the left skate a good amount to where I'm fairly happy, but the right still feels like I'm swimming in it. Also important to note: I am cranking on both skates laces when I play to try and get them snug. This is something I've heard shouldn't be necessary with True's... 

    I was planning on getting some more red insoles from True to double down, possibly baking again at home, then as a last resort going back to my fitter. I do have doubts about what he can do that I can't, though (no offense meant to any fit specialists, I just feel as though I have the same tools to get this dialed in).

    A few questions I have:

    Did I bake them long enough? I wonder this as I know True's need to be baked longer. 

    Any other suggestions or input? 

    Thanks guys! 

     

     

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