Skate Fit/injury Question

[eric42434224 1]

I started with some Bauer 50's earlier this year. Wore them for 3 months and had horrible pain on the outside of my left toe. It seems that is was right where the toecap meets the skate. It would get so painful that I couldnt skate 2 days in a row. I developed what seems to be a permanent bump under the skin that is very hard and still sore after a month not wearing the Bauer 50's. I switched to the Easton Stealth S15, which feel incredible and I now skate with zero pain, but I am worried about long term durability. I have heard raves about the one95, and would like to consider them as my next skate, but when I tried them on, that same spot hit me right on my toe and was immediately painful. My question is, can the one95, or one90 be custom ordered be wider than EE, or to have that spot removed or generally widened, or can the skate be modified at my LHS to have that area fixed. I have heard the toecap is not able to be modified. any help or suggestions are appreciated. Thanks in advance.

[NYR1982 0]

Did you ever have the Bauer's baked?

[eric42434224 1]

Yes, I had them baked, but after skating on them for a few weeks. The toe pain was gradual, and didnt occur right away. It also didnt happen on my other foot. I found no real difference after baking as I think they were already broken in.

[YouTuuk 0]

I noticed the quality of toecap meeting the rest of the boot of Nike Bauers is a little lacking - if you untie your laces and lift up the tounge take a look at the area and you will probably notice a few projections of plastic toecap which your toe has been rubbing - I fixed mine by heating it a little and "C" clamping a 3/4" cap hex nut on the inside through a 1" diameter ring which I placed on the outside of the skate. This forced the toecap to "yeild" to the pressure making some nice room for Big Toe.....

The pain occurs gradual because as your skates "broke" in and became little more in "lenght" this gave your foot more room to move foward and finally hit the toecap protrusion.....your other foot was prolly a bit shorter and stayed in postion never hitting the toecap.

like they say in the biz...."been there done that"

Just curious is the pain on your big toe, right were your big toe meets your foot ( 1st knuckle ), or on the side of the 2nd knuckle?

[eric42434224 1]

It is on the outside of the big toe at the first knuckle. Is this procedure dangerous in the respects that it might damage the boot? How do you heat that particular spot on the boot....a torch? Also, will it work, or is it recommended to do it with the one95? And is there a way to custom order a one95 so it wont have to be modified by myself?

[YouTuuk 0]

It is on the outside of the big toe at the first knuckle. Is this procedure dangerous in the respects that it might damage the boot? How do you heat that particular spot on the boot....a torch? Also, will it work, or is it recommended to do it with the one95? And is there a way to custom order a one95 so it wont have to be modified by myself?

Yes, same with me outside first knuckle - I fixed it quickly....because of the pain, and I used such an aggresive technique because I was desperate.

Most LHS will not fix that area because of fear it might ruin your skates and that you would get mad at them, or they may not do it "good enough" the first time around - they usually stretch conservitivly.....but explain it to them and tell'em to give it a try. Tell'em you want a "toe punch"

Usually around $10 - $20

I heated it with a "heat gun" but a hair dryer would do fine, because its not so much the heat but the pressure that does that job - I left it overnight.

It will "damage" the boot, but by "damage" I mean it stretches it in that one localized area - but it could possibly ruin it - you have to be prepared for that.

others will have to answer you custom questions, but I would say "yes" but be perpared for big price tag on customs!!!

[eric42434224 1]

Thanks YouTuuk. I will work on the bauers, as it will be nice to have a spare pair of skates handy. Did your toe eventually heal after time? If so, how long?

Also, (to anyone) any advice on a skate that fits like the Easton S15 that may be more durable? (Super light weight is not that big of a concern for me, nor is pricetag is it is a great skate)

Thanks!

[YouTuuk 0]

Thanks YouTuuk. I will work on the bauers, as it will be nice to have a spare pair of skates handy. Did your toe eventually heal after time? If so, how long?

Also, (to anyone) any advice on a skate that fits like the Easton S15 that may be more durable? (Super light weight is not that big of a concern for me, nor is pricetag is it is a great skate)

Thanks!

Because I caught it quickly no "bump" ever developed - I would just have a red pressure mark in that area - So I acted quickly. You skated in them too long with the pain and developed either a bunion, a corn or callous. If its just a "yellow" build up of hard skin thats a callous and will go away with time, if its a bony calcuim deposit it may not go away for long time. Just remember in the future when your foot tells you "PAIN", something is wrong with fit and you should do something about it.....otherwise your "foot" will do something about by creating its own bumps and callous to protect itself.....

[eric42434224 1]

Must be a bunion or something. I havent skated in 20+ years, so I only remember severe pain breaking in the old used, too big, poor quality skates of my youth. Plus I didnt want to buy new skates if I wasnt sure I was really going to follow through with playing hockey. I bought alot of cheaper gear and I am replacing it gradually as I realize now that I am addicted to hockey again. I play at least 3 nights a week in pick up and league. That is why I didnt mind dropping $420 for the S15's. I am just thinking ahead for my next skates as I am concerned about the durability of the S15's. Thanks again for your advice....much appreciated.