Modding a Bauer one100/ One95 skate boot

[Goonsquad 209]

So one game into skating barefoot, I noticed that by the third period the upper seam on the Bauer100 skate is cutting into the area above my ankle.

A pair of socks would prevent the cutting but would mess with the fit.. I was wondering if someone did something like the TotalOne boot that had padding to prevent cuts from the boot.

I used a bungaPad tonight but that is made for applying to a particular spot. I am thinking of just getting a pair of Neoprene sleeves worn in that area would help. any thoughts?

[raganblink 82]

Buy the bauer vapor sock? It's really really thin.

[skyscrape 5]

Buy the bauer vapor sock? It's really really thin.

Another good sock is the under armour long sock. Super thin and work as a compression as well.

[samson35 0]

I guess I'll nominate the easton sock. I've only worn it a couple times, but I love it! Used to use the under armour sock and that is just as good

[fatwabbit 93]

Why not cut a pair of old socks just below the ankle and just wear it? Doesnt affect the fit of the skates, and you still skate barefoot.

[Goonsquad 209]

Another good sock is the under armour long sock. Super thin and work as a compression as well.

The only issue i have with socks is that they do just that.. compress my foot So When I gear up, my socked foot fits differently. After I warm up the socked foot fits differently, etc. For me, going the sock-less, the foot conforms to the boot when i lace up initially or that's how it seems right now. At least with the sock it offers the protection I want in the area.

FAtWab...

I am considering that.. I do have enough Holey socks to do something like that right now I suppose.

[kenneth 5]

i glued some minicell foam ala t1/apx style and from advice from another person here changed my laces and it seemed to work great. Then i bought S17s lol but i seem to rub near the top eyelet (i leave that one untied).

[interpathway 9]

Glue some mini-cell foam and clamp it down with binder clips all along. This should keep the foam uniformly stuck to the top of your skate. You do a nice trim job and it'll probably look stock, Goon. I'm thinking a contact cement style adhesive?

[Miklovich13 0]

Wear long spandex and no socks

[Andoy 5]

You can try spot heating that part of the boot with a heat gun and when it's warm enough you can mold it with your hands so that it flares out away from your ankles. I did it with both my kors.

[bostonjuniorblackhawks 1]

The only issue i have with socks is that they do just that.. compress my foot So When I gear up, my socked foot fits differently. After I warm up the socked foot fits differently, etc. For me, going the sock-less, the foot conforms to the boot when i lace up initially or that's how it seems right now. At least with the sock it offers the protection I want in the area.

FAtWab...

I am considering that.. I do have enough Holey socks to do something like that right now I suppose.

what about thin dress socks?

[mwerth 5]

If you can find these (check baseball retailers online), they're ultra thin.

http://www.tcksports.com/index.php/tck-products/team-sports/baseball/msst-sanitary-tube.html

[theflash0000 0]

I feel like if the socks is thin enough for him, its not going to protect him from the boot edge. I think your best bet is to sew on a protective binding around the edge, perhaps the microcell foam suggested above. The only issue might be finding something that is waterproof (although not necessary). A cobbler should be able to do it for you, or if you want to DIY, I'll give this another plug: http://www.speedystitcher.com. Should be very easy to sew the material on with this yourself.

[Goonsquad 209]

FAtWab...

I am considering that.. I do have enough Holey socks to do something like that right now I suppose.

For the record, I have worn ultra thin socks before and I have had no issues with the boot seam rubbing on the leg. to me i feel the sockless foot route has a different feel on the ice right now. I am going to assume spandax and the like would also offer enough protection in that the boot seam is not in direct contact with skin.

I went the cheap route and cut up a pair of socks to protect my legs. I had no issues last night. Tonight will be the second time I will be wearing "the cuffs". The one thing I did notice while taking the skates off, there was sort of a suction sound when I initially pulled them off.. Probably due to the moisture in the boot coming into contact with the clarino liner.

I think the route of bringing the skates to a cobbler might be a good option. I am not too keen on gluing a piece because I think it will rub off (That's what she said). IMO having someone sew something on might be the better option so i see this problem reoccur

Thanks all for you inputs! Much appreciated!