Can baking fix a loose fitting boot in the ankle area?

[sabreshockey 0]

I am on the hunt for new skates and I think I found a pair that fit my feet (but not ankles) like a glove. My LHS employee put me in Easton SE6's. I was able to stand in the skates for 10 minutes straight and not get any arch pain whatsoever, which for me, is a wonderful feeling. The problem is the boot around the ankle is very loose. When I walk in the skates I am very wobbly and not secure. I was told this could be fixed by baking the skate. Is this correct?

[YouTuuk 0]

I doubt it, skate baking might fit a tight fitting skate - but not a loose fitting ankle area - and a loose boot around the ankle area may mean your heel will not lock into place - and maybe have issues with foot movement inside the boot which could lead to blisters and poor skating.

Now I don't recommend this following suggestion because it could ruin your skates, that being said - I HAVE DONE IT - I put a blow dryer to heet the ankle/heel area and when it was good and warm, I used my hands and pushed in the ankle/heel area so that it got thinner with more wrap - then after waiting a day or so, I will put my foot back into it so it molds to my foot. Like I said, its more of a desperate attempt to fit skates....

If you have not bought them yet, keep looking around for the "perfect fit"

Good luck, because in skate fitting WE ALL NEED A LITTLE BIT OF LUCK....

[sabreshockey 0]

If you have not bought them yet, keep looking around for the "perfect fit"

Good luck, because in skate fitting WE ALL NEED A LITTLE BIT OF LUCK....

Thanks, I think I will keep looking. I have tried on Graf's and Bauer's. Both have led to instant arch pain. But when I tried on the Eastons...I was in heaven. Until I tried to walk in them and my ankles flopped all over the place. The Easton S15 fit great, but with the cost + durability issues, I'll pass. I hope to try on the S7's soon.

[YouTuuk 0]

Thanks, I think I will keep looking. I have tried on Graf's and Bauer's. Both have led to instant arch pain. But when I tried on the Eastons...I was in heaven. Until I tried to walk in them and my ankles flopped all over the place. The Easton S15 fit great, but with the cost + durability issues, I'll pass. I hope to try on the S7's soon.

You maybe more comfortable in a "deeper boot", did you do the "pencil test" on those Eastons, that is put a straigh object ( pencil ) on top of the skate between the 3 eyelet, if it touches your foot, maybe go deeper.

Sometimes if the boot is not "deep enough" for your liking, it may feel unstable - I had that feeling the Graf 727's.....

[Rustpot 1]

When I first started skating in my Vectors I had the same wobbly feeling. I was coming from a very high cut Bauer boot that gave a lot more lateral support.

I ended up taping my ankles. It's not been kind to the tendon guard, but I've slowly weened myself with less tape every few skates.

I had an issue of weak ankles combined with a lower fitting skate. I don't think they're too loose in the ankle.

[iggy777 0]

I have the same sort of problem so i wear a second pair of socks. makes it more comfortable as well.

[english15x 3]

If you have not bought them yet, keep looking around for the "perfect fit"

Good luck, because in skate fitting WE ALL NEED A LITTLE BIT OF LUCK....

Thanks, I think I will keep looking. I have tried on Graf's and Bauer's. Both have led to instant arch pain. But when I tried on the Eastons...I was in heaven. Until I tried to walk in them and my ankles flopped all over the place. The Easton S15 fit great, but with the cost + durability issues, I'll pass. I hope to try on the S7's soon.

Please don't buy the s7's. They are such a waste of money. I purchased the s7's in july of 07 and they crapped out on me about 4-5 months in. They get so soft that you will get hurt when anything touches the boot with force. Also this depends on what you want to do with these skates. I play beer league and pickup so I couldn't stand anywhere near shots.

[sabreshockey 0]

did you do the "pencil test" on those Eastons, that is put a straigh object ( pencil ) on top of the skate between the 3 eyelet, if it touches your foot, maybe go deeper.

Sometimes if the boot is not "deep enough" for your liking, it may feel unstable - I had that feeling the Graf 727's.....

The LHS employee fit me and did not use the pencil test.

I have the same sort of problem so i wear a second pair of socks. makes it more comfortable as well.

I was fitted in 8.5's and my shoe size is a 10.5, so there would be no way I could use to pairs of socks. Plus I like to use only a thin pair of socks so I can feel the skate better. I tried using thicker socks in my current skate and did just not like the feel...

Please don't buy the s7's. They are such a waste of money. I purchased the s7's in july of 07 and they crapped out on me about 4-5 months in. They get so soft that you will get hurt when anything touches the boot with force. Also this depends on what you want to do with these skates. I play beer league and pickup so I couldn't stand anywhere near shots.

Oh man, that's not what I wanted to hear! I was hoping the S7's would work. I really like the way the Easton footbed fits, it is basically a perfect fit. Are there any Easton's that are durable and don't cost more than $250?

[sitzlejd 0]

These are some old eastons that are on closeout. I haven't used them but I've heard really good things. I used a different synergy skate and was very happy.

http://www.cyclonetaylor.com/skates/hockey...ergy800csr.html

These are the new synergy line that just came out. They look good to me but who knows what the durability will be.

http://www.totalhockey.net/tab3.asp?item=4566

Both these are available in your size. I found another skate in a 9.0D but I don't remember which site it was on. If you look around there are lots of sites getting rid of old Easton skates. Good luck!

[rmnyi 0]

I am on the hunt for new skates and I think I found a pair that fit my feet (but not ankles) like a glove. My LHS employee put me in Easton SE6's. I was able to stand in the skates for 10 minutes straight and not get any arch pain whatsoever, which for me, is a wonderful feeling. The problem is the boot around the ankle is very loose. When I walk in the skates I am very wobbly and not secure. I was told this could be fixed by baking the skate. Is this correct?

When you say arch pain, does your foot pronate or do you have a very high arch? My left foot pronates so the foot appears almost flat. Custom fitted superfeet resolve the issue. But make sure you have enough depth in the boot to accommodate the thicker footbed. Also, if you are wobbling in the skate, you may need more depth already. I solved my issue with Graf 709's and had the holder adjusted to compensate for the pronation. Skates never felt so good.

[schrempsky 0]

i find the inside of the easton boots are scalloped almost near the top, as they say to provide better lateral mobility. you should be able to move side to side to help with turning and such

i would suggest you try them on again, but put a pair of superfeet in them to help secure your heel a bit better in the skate. that usually alleviates the problem. unless you are a novice skater, most of the wobbling comes from inside the foot, more technically between the heel (calcaneus) and the talus, which is just above the heel.

the superfeet help lock that joint in place but pushing the heel upwards into achilles supports. i find that that solution helps fix alot of peoples wobbles. hopefully your lhs has the superfeet so you can give that a try

hope this is helpful

[english15x 3]

These are some old eastons that are on closeout. I haven't used them but I've heard really good things. I used a different synergy skate and was very happy.

http://www.cyclonetaylor.com/skates/hockey...ergy800csr.html

These are the new synergy line that just came out. They look good to me but who knows what the durability will be.

http://www.totalhockey.net/tab3.asp?item=4566

Both these are available in your size. I found another skate in a 9.0D but I don't remember which site it was on. If you look around there are lots of sites getting rid of old Easton skates. Good luck!

the 800c's are great skates you can pick up for cheaper now as most are on clearance. I just don't want to see someone go through a waste of money that I did. s7's not composite. 800c's are and are much better support than s7's

[marsboy 0]

The "loose" sensation should go away once the ankle pockets form. The skate will wrap much better once the padding stops floating on your ankle bones.

[sabreshockey 0]

When you say arch pain, does your foot pronate or do you have a very high arch? My left foot pronates so the foot appears almost flat. Custom fitted superfeet resolve the issue. But make sure you have enough depth in the boot to accommodate the thicker footbed. Also, if you are wobbling in the skate, you may need more depth already. I solved my issue with Graf 709's and had the holder adjusted to compensate for the pronation. Skates never felt so good.

I can describe the pain as a sharp, acute pain in the arch. It's usually at its worst when I am standing (waiting for faceoff's, standing on the bench, etc.) but when I am skating I don't really notice it. As far as pronation goes, I really can't say since I have never been to a podiatrist. So if there is some pronation it is not a severe case as far as I can tell.

I have grey superfeet in my current skates and while it has helped the arch pain somewhat the pain still occurs. But as I mentioned previously, when I tried on the SE6's I had no pain whatsoever.

the 800c's are great skates you can pick up for cheaper now as most are on clearance. I just don't want to see someone go through a waste of money that I did. s7's not composite. 800c's are and are much better support than s7's

Thanks, I will look into the 800s. Is it a huge pain in the ass to order them online and return them if they don't fit?

The "loose" sensation should go away once the ankle pockets form. The skate will wrap much better once the padding stops floating on your ankle bones.

And will the ankle pockets form via the baking procedure?

Thanks for your help everybody!