Skates Hurting Feet

[crazy-luke-finch 0]

So i bought some CCM Vector 3 skates, just for general skating until I'm fit enough to play properly again, however after 5-10 minutes of skating, the bottom of my feet start to kill me, especially the balls of my feet and the arches, it feels like a really bad ache.

Also, i got these skates fitted at my LHS and they're are exactly the same size as my CCM Vector 6 inlines.

I was wondering if there is anything i can do at all to male the slates more comfortable. I was thinking of ordering a pair of superfeet from IW to England to give those a try.

[djm 0]

I've found that any pain I have from skates is from tying them up too tightly in the arch area. Maybe try tying them looser until you get to the third or fourth eyelet from the top.

[jazz4all 9]

or maybe the arch of the boot doesnt match well. changing foot bed might help.

tying your skates too tight in arch area can be the problem too.

maybe you might want to explore more the way you lacing it. goodluck.

[crazy-luke-finch 0]

maybe the arch of the boot doesnt match well

I didnt think it could be this because i have never had a problem in any of the other 5 pairs of CCM skates i've owned.

tying your skates too tight in arch area can be the problem too.

could this make the whole of my foot hurt?

[youngblack 0]

its possible your feet just dont match up with the shape of the boot, like now my mom bought my vapors too big and i get alot of rub on the inside of my big toe , which becomes very paintfull in the 3rd period, i may start having to tape my toe before the game

[Leafsrule16 5]

Try superfeet insoles, they do make a pretty big difference. I would also play around with lacing, but chances are its probably just a break-in issue. Are the skates the exact same size as all the other ccm's you've owned? Width? How are you lacing them?

[vek 0]

Apologies - I don't know the model of CCM too well, but did the LHS bake them for you as part of the fitting process? Again, I don't know if that's an option for this skate, nor do I know if your LHS in England has this equipment, but it can certainly aid in the break-in process.

I had the same issue as you when I picked up playing again - I had a pair of skates that were incredibly painful, and it made skating very frustrating and energy draining. It took awhile to find a good setup for my dogs, but a good LHS helped me tremendously.

[jazz4all 9]

lacing it too tight , yes. is can make you foot cramped. this is happened because it cut the blood flow. thats why it hurts so much. i just want my skates snug on the bottom and a bit tight on my ankle.

btw, u might want to check the insole too. i never played roller before so i dont know if there's any diff.

hope it helps ^^

[fatwabbit 93]

Try superfeet insoles, they do make a pretty big difference. I would also play around with lacing, but chances are its probably just a break-in issue. Are the skates the exact same size as all the other ccm's you've owned? Width? How are you lacing them?

As leafs said, try superfeet. I had issues with ALL my skates until I threw in some superfeet, which basically solved all my arch pain problems (which would affect my whole foot).

[CTK30 0]

I get this if i don't use flat insoles

[chk hrd 164]

maybe the arch of the boot doesnt match well

I didnt think it could be this because i have never had a problem in any of the other 5 pairs of CCM skates i've owned.

tying your skates too tight in arch area can be the problem too.

could this make the whole of my foot hurt?

If I get my 9k's just a little to tight my feet cramp bad. It takes a little time for them to recover.

[epstud74 24]

If you had orthotics or something akin to the Graf heat moldable soles, I guarantee your arch and feet pain will go away.

[crazy-luke-finch 0]

Try superfeet insoles, they do make a pretty big difference. I would also play around with lacing, but chances are its probably just a break-in issue. Are the skates the exact same size as all the other ccm's you've owned? Width? How are you lacing them?

Yes, they're exactly the same size as my Vector 6's and i've never had a problem with them. Also, i tie my laces as tight as i can get them in both pairs and again, i've never had a problem with my Vector 6's.

As to braking them in, i have skated in them for a total of 6 hours now, how long can they possibly take to break in? My vector 6's were comfy in about 20 minutes! and no, i didn't get them baked because i just thought, they're cheap skates, they'll break in within a few minutes.

So guys, what do you think i should do?

Perceviere, get superfeet insoles, get them baked or as a VERY last resort... get some new skates?

Thanks for all your help BTW :D

[jazz4all 9]

well...skate often might help. or even bake 'em to shorten the breaking time. if still hurts, u might want to try superfeet.

btw, when u skating, do you feel like at certain point there's a pressure or sumtin like that? (it like sumtin pointing below your foot) if so, then it can be footbed issue( arch). but, these is just my opinion.

bout inline and ice skates, still i dont know if the boot structure is same.

Good luck!

[Leafsrule16 5]

maybe the arch of the boot doesnt match well

I didnt think it could be this because i have never had a problem in any of the other 5 pairs of CCM skates i've owned.

tying your skates too tight in arch area can be the problem too.

could this make the whole of my foot hurt?

If I get my 9k's just a little to tight my feet cramp bad. It takes a little time for them to recover.

I have 9k's and have the same problem. I love my skates tied tight and generally really tight fitting but i have to go pick up some superfeet insoles soon, my grafs did this too until i got the insoles then they fit perfect.

[WstCoastHky13 0]

Superfeet should be a huge improvement for sure. You don't have to break the bank (34.99) and they come with a 60 day fit guarantee.

[crazy-luke-finch 0]

OK thanks for all the info

Thanks for the PM's epstud74 and Leafsrule16

I'm am going to get some Superfeet Yellow and some heat mouldable Graf insoles. Whichever work best i will keep and I'll give the other pair to my dad.

[epstud74 24]

It doesnt have to be Graf heat moldable insoles, but if you can get them..Great..otherwise custom orthotics are the best way to go IMO

[freestyla 0]

I have pain as well when I skate usually on the outside of my feet. I have Superfeet and I only tighten the laces around my ankle area, don't touch the bottom 5 eyelets.

[drewptwo 1]

Most of the time pain in the arches and ball of the foot points to an improperly fit skate. If the arch of the skate is too far back (the skate being too big) it will leave your arch unsupported as well as shifting the weight to the ball of your foot. This is what is causing your feet to hurt in these areas from what I can gather. If you pull the footbed out of your skates and you can see your toeprints on them you should have less than a finger width from the front of the footbed to the front of your toe marks (ideal fit is toes to the very edge of the footbed).