Bake or buy new pair of skates?

[kevrocks 1]

I have a brand new pair of Vapor X50's in 7.0 D. I'm coming from a CCM Vector V04 in size 7.0 D. I bought them online without trying them on because it's hard for me to find time to go to a LHS. I know, I know. I should try on skates in a LHS...

Anyways, the heel fits perfectly, but the forefoot is just a bit too narrow. It doesn't cause too much pain, but it is a bit discomforting. Do you guys think baking it would help expand the forefoot and solve the issue, or would I be better off getting a different pair of skates (like CCM's since the forefoot is wider) or get another X50 in 7.0 EE?

TIA.

[Jarick 5]

If it does fit PERFECTLY in the heel, I'd take it to a shop and have them stretch and/or bake it.

[furlanitalia 1]

I'd agree with Jarick, unless it is extremely tight due to a bad width it can probably be fitted through heating or stretching out.

[cptjeff 0]

If you haven't baked them, you should bake them anyway. If it doesn't fix the problem, have them punched.

[kevrocks 1]

Thanks guys!