Rashiki 0 Report post Posted April 13, 2011 As I've been on my painful quest of finding my first new pair of skates that fit me well, a lot of my focus has gone into heel locking. In a realistic sense, how good is a good heel lock? Taking into account padding getting squished as your heel attempts to lift due to the pressure of striding, are we looking at a 0mm lifting of the heel? 1mm lifting of the heel? Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xvdarkyvx 0 Report post Posted April 13, 2011 I use waxed laces + yellow superfeet + ez ankle sleeves. Seems to hold in my heels pretty well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyers10 57 Report post Posted April 14, 2011 I use waxed laces + yellow superfeet + ez ankle sleeves. Seems to hold in my heels pretty well.Sounds like if you need to use ankle sleeves that the heel is too big for your foot and a different skate would be in order. 1 mm isn't much movement but I would think the goal is zero. Any movement could possibly cause blisters, sore spots, haglunds, etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rashiki 0 Report post Posted April 14, 2011 1 mm isn't much movement but I would think the goal is zero. Any movement could possibly cause blisters, sore spots, haglunds, etc.Agreed that 0mm is the goal, but what is a realistic expectation, would you say? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted April 14, 2011 Agreed that 0mm is the goal, but what is a realistic expectation, would you say?yes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scorer75 9 Report post Posted April 18, 2011 The definition of lock is no movement. When you try that skate on, you will know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
