Converting Roller boot to Ice

[TheProfessor 2]

Is this a stupid idea? Could I convert a comfortable roller boot to an ice skate? Or would the roller boot be too soft?

[kovalchuk71 212]

Depends. What boot?

[TheProfessor 2]

I was thinking a Mission roller boot, maybe a Mod4 or Proto. I've even toyed with the idea of using one of the newer helium boots.

[TBLfan 25]

I wouldn't think that they would be strong enough to take a ice hockey puck. Idk of any roller hockey skates that would be strong enough... but I haven't really checked out any high end rh skates.

[kovalchuk71 212]

Im gonna have to say they would work but like TBL said, your gonna be in a helluva lot of pain when you get hit with a puck

[DamnLocust 0]

If you've got a boot that you want to convert so that you can have a pair of skates cheap, then go for it. Otherwise, I'd just get a normal pair of ice hockey skates. I Had the old mission Flow Mod 4',s and they were pretty darn heavy, even compared to my Beemers. The outsole on the old mission boots weighs a ton (but is extremely durable for outdoor roller hockey). If you've already got the boot and want a cheap solution, I say go for it. If you'd need to buy a boot just for the project, I'd just buy a complete skate.