Is is possible to punch Regular RBK 9K's to an E width?

[jgnp15333 0]

Here's the deal. I skate in a set of RBK 5K's and I love them. They are size 7.5W and fit me perfect from the first lace-up. I have the opportunity to buy a lightly used set of 9k's in 7.5R for $50 and wondered, "Hmmm, I wonder if I could punch those out to fit me juuuuusst right?" It would certainly be nice but I'm not holding my breath.

Anyone with experience in this area please sound off! Thanks

[jgnp15333 0]

Maybe I'll give it a whirl then. I can lace up the regulars - it just causes mind-bending pain across my forefoot. I was always under the impression that Reeboks did more with the toebox & forefoot when jumping a width.

[Chadd 916]

Maybe I'll give it a whirl then. I can lace up the regulars - it just causes mind-bending pain across my forefoot. I was always under the impression that Reeboks did more with the toebox & forefoot when jumping a width.

If it causes that much pain, there's no chance it will work.

[chrisplosions 1]

i've done it with my 9k's..the heel fit fine..it was just the part before the toe cap that needed more width...took me about an hour with each skate and a hair dryer

[jazz4all 9]

i've done it with my 9k's..the heel fit fine..it was just the part before the toe cap that needed more width...took me about an hour with each skate and a hair dryer

what kind of tools that you use to punch it? and do i have to put a lot of heat on the boot?

[jgnp15333 0]

i've done it with my 9k's..the heel fit fine..it was just the part before the toe cap that needed more width...took me about an hour with each skate and a hair dryer

Yes; tell me more . . .

[jgnp15333 0]

Here's the deal - I'm going to get the skates and try to have them punched at my LHS. They said it may take a few days as they can only do 1 at a time as they will leave them in the press overnight. If it works out - woohoo! If is doesn't work out, I'll just pretend that I bought a set of backup holders, steel and insoles for my 5ks.

I'll keep you updated on my boot-stretchin' progress.

[chrisplosions 1]

Yes; tell me more . . .

i heated up the skate with a hairdryer till it was burning hot then with thick socks on i put on the skate and pressed down just before the toe and until it fit comfortably...held it there till i could hold no more...and repeated many times until they fit comfortably unheated. It's definitely possible to give the skates more width..just gota put a lota time into it.

[jgnp15333 0]

Update: I didn't buy the skates. They were beat to death after only 1 season. I wondered why until he told me he played for the Youngstown Phantoms (USHL). He probably put more miles on those skates in 1 season than I could over 5 years.

Anyways, if you're on this forum reading this, my apologies for dragging you out tonight. Best of luck!

I guess I'm going to hold out for KoSports annual sale and pick up some sweet new kicks around 40% off next year. Thanks for the help mateys!