Broken in XIX's losing heel lock

[TheBert 0]

I've had a pair of Vapor XIX's for a year that fit real tight when I bought them and put in Superfeet. Toes right up against the toecap.

They've definitely broken in since so that my toes still feather, but it's also gotten to the point where the back of my heel is getting rubbed raw (but not a blister) as I think that heel doesn't lock down as well it did before. From what I understand, this is the beginning of a heel spur, right?

What's the prognosis? An even narrower heel that the XIX Vapors?

[Fredrik 0]

Have you tried the thinner stock insoles? When I put superfeet in my skates I lost the heel lock. My heel was lifted up to high and out of position. The Superfeet messed with the volume of the skates, so I changed back. I've never had a problem since. I have a narrow heel and my Pro Tacks locks it in very well. They didn't when using Superfeet though...

[Andoy 5]

The thing is with stock insoles is that they tend to slide around because they can scrunch up (even more so if you have a skate that's too big for you).

Try wearing thicker socks to see if it changes anything. It looks like you're getting the "bauer bump". I have a few of them!

[the_sock 1]

Any type of rubbing is an indication of movement of the foot. Now that the XIX have broken in (perhaps even broken down), you're heel has too much room, so I guess the option is that you've worn out the boot and need new skate, since most of the Vapors use the same last, so going to another Vapor skate is not going to make a difference.

Try wearing hockey skate socks, like from Underarmour or another brand, they're made from polyester type materials that could reduce any type of friction. Drying completely your skates (including taking out the insole in between skating) could help, sometimes the liner material on the mid to lower end skates are not that great and if not dried properly, could lead to rash or skin irritations.