Skate Wedges

[slinky 0]

What is the best way to wedge a skate to stop overpronation ( feet that roll inwards). I have orthortics but they dont fit in the skates properly. Thanks

[jimmy 194]

Get proper orthotics. Unless you are trained in podiatry, this isn't something to take lightly or to leave to the hockey shop guy to guess at what you need. Do it right or long term physical problems could develop.

[hockeymom 2]

Jimmy is right. You need to use skate orthotics. If you take the skate and your current orthotic to a podiatrist, they may be able to adapt it to fit properly in your skate. If possible, try to work with a podiatrist who has done skating/hockey before.

[LetsGoWings13 0]

what exactly is pronation?

[hockeymom 2]

what exactly is pronation?

Here's a link that explains it:

Pronated feet

[Andoy 5]

I have the same problem. go back to your podiatrist with your skates or even give them the existing insoles that are in your skates right now. they should have no problem whatsoever in making you an insole that's compatible with your skates.

[defence18 1]

It could be a couple of different things. I agree that you should get proper orthodics in your skates, but that may or may not be the issue. You are going to need them anyway, so definately get them, but it may also be the setting. If your holder is set too far out, then it would also cause pronation. When I was younger, I had flat feet, and thus wore orthodics. At one point, I discussed with my podiatrist getting orthodics for skates, but I was told it would take 2 months, and they would need my skates. Naturally, I nixed that idea, but the podiatrist reccomended that I try Dr. Scholl's. That seemed to work fine for me. Now, I'm sure there are better brands out there, but to this day, I still replace my footbeds with Dr. Scholl's. That being said, this was 10 years ago, and I'm sure the return time on the skate orthodics has been cut down, but just giving you some food for thought.

[sogaduch 0]

Jimmy is right. You need to use skate orthotics. If you take the skate and your current orthotic to a podiatrist, they may be able to adapt it to fit properly in your skate. If possible, try to work with a podiatrist who has done skating/hockey before.

that or superfeet insoles which are designed for hockey skates and hockey skating itself