I have been looking into the insoles as a potential option. I went for a skate today with my son, a smooth slow skate, and there was very little discomfort, but there was some. Once the skate was off it was fine. Again, the skate itself doesn't feel small or pressing in any areas, which makes me want to think that it is just my foot experiencing new movements that have not been utilized in decades. I am still at the early stages in re-learning how to skate so I feel like I keep my foot in s tense state as I skate in hopes of not falling. I will get a spwwd plate and see how that goes. Thanks for taking the time!