Graf 703's

[dman-dad 0]

I was wondering if anyone has this problem with their Grafs. I don't skate with socks on, and when I skate with my Grafs the top edges of the skate boot, both sides just above the ankle, tear my skin apart just above the ankles. I've tried it with socks on and I just can't get used to wearing socks. I have begun to use vasoline on the inside of the skate boot near and on the top edge which is what is tearing the skin off my ankles.

Does anyone else have this same problem due to the low boot construction? If so how have you attacked this problem and how long has it taken before it stops ripping your skin off your foot?

Thanks in advance.