Ankle pad location on skates

[Hockeydog 8]

I have found on most skates I try on the indent where the mfg. thinks the ankle bone is supposed to be is lower and farther back than my ankle bone actually is? My ankle bone sits higher and more forward ( closer to laces). Just curious if most people's ankles line up better than that? Bauer Supremes come close for me but Easton's suggested ankle location is pretty far off even though the rest of the skate fits reasonably well.

[flyers10 57]

Most skates don't line up well for me out of the box. I can't really tell a good fit there unless the LHS lets me bake the skate before purchasing to see if it will re-mold well for my ankle bones. Best bet is to look for a very moldable skate or look into customs.

[JR Boucicaut 3804]

You should be able to tell instantly when you put the skate on. I've run into cases where I've had to shift the ankle padding forward on custom skates.

[Hockeydog 8]

I can tell right away, as soon as I start to lace them up. I know ankle fit is only one portion of overall skate fit but are there some models that tend to work better for people with higher ankles? I don't think mine are too abnormal, just don't hit the spot in most cases.

[JR Boucicaut 3804]

Not really...it's a general fit.

[fatwabbit 93]

Only padding that has actually worked for me are the current Axiom T8 skates... other skates, even previous mission skates dont line up for me at all.

[ktang 34]

I have found on most skates I try on the indent where the mfg. thinks the ankle bone is supposed to be is lower and farther back than my ankle bone actually is? My ankle bone sits higher and more forward ( closer to laces). Just curious if most people's ankles line up better than that? Bauer Supremes come close for me but Easton's suggested ankle location is pretty far off even though the rest of the skate fits reasonably well.

I have the same ankle knob alignment as you. Bauer Vapors' ankle padding is too far back, and my ankle knobs are almost even with the eyelets. The old CCM Vector Pros lined up pretty well for me.

[sikocycles 1]

I have the same ankle knob alignment as you. Bauer Vapors' ankle padding is too far back, and my ankle knobs are almost even with the eyelets. The old CCM Vector Pros lined up pretty well for me.

On my Bauer TO my ankle hits between the pad and the eyelets. It hurts. I had it punched out but it is not perfect. Only happens on the right inner ankle bone

[fogelberg 9]

I've had the same problem with Bauer 7000s and now one100s. I'm selling my one100's and going back to an older Easton Synergy skate. The cut of the boot is more like the old Bauer and CCM skates of the late 90's. I keep waiting for someone to sell a pair of old Bauer Supreme 4000s in my size. The boot that had the Flo-fit and blue outsole. Comfiest skate I ever wore. The cut of most of the modern boots just doesn't work for me, and I just can't afford to go custom. I balked at buying one100s, but thought they might last me the rest of my life. Then the ankle pain started...

[mfd1068 0]

I just purchased some Reebok 11K's and have used them 4 times. I was getting some inner ankle pain on both feet around the third eyelet down. I usually get outer upper ankle pain until the skates break in. My LHS checked them out and punched out the area slightly. My ankles did not seem to match up with the ankle padding like the previous posters have stated. There was no pain at all when I purchased and had them baked in the store. I'm sure it's just a minor glitch,the skates are really nice.

[jimmy 194]

I's like to see some new designs that have taken this problem into consideration. So many skaters have an ankle bone that's forward toward the eyelets, and no matter what brand the skate, there just isn't enough padding to prevent the bone from digging in to the sidewall of the boot. Punching helps, but not always.

[sikocycles 1]

Had same issue with Graf g75 today. Same ankle. Returning them next weekend.

Never had this issue until recently. Anything can be done except punching?

[AlaskaFrost 0]

_{I have the same ankle knob alignment as you. Bauer Vapors' ankle padding is too far back, and my ankle knobs are almost even with the eyelets. The old CCM Vector Pros lined up pretty well for me.}

_{I have a pair of x:60's and the same problem. My inner right ankle falls between the pad and eyelets and kills if I tie too tight. I'm looking into the Supreme line, still debating between TO's and 100's. My sense from reading the forums is that the Supreme line should help due to the deeper boot. If not, then on to another company.}

[stable26 0]

One of the biggest issues I have seen over a number of years as a sports doc who also fit skates, is that it is not always the position of the padding relative to the static foot in the store that causes most of the issues. It seems to be the positioning of the active foot as we actually begin skating. In order for skating to occur the foot has to both move and change volume as we move from weight bearing to non weightbearing. Poor positioning of the pads is only often realized as the foot goes through these motions on the ice. Basically, the foot is a dynamic entity, unfortunately skates are not. What feels ok in the store often does not feel great on the ice. The skate manufacturers are charged with creating a "static shape" that is supposed to support us while we skate. If you feel like its not in the right place in the store, then skating will be uncomfortable. I tend to see more people who said it felt great in the store that hate them once they start skating.

[sikocycles 1]

One of the biggest issues I have seen over a number of years as a sports doc who also fit skates, is that it is not always the position of the padding relative to the static foot in the store that causes most of the issues. It seems to be the positioning of the active foot as we actually begin skating. In order for skating to occur the foot has to both move and change volume as we move from weight bearing to non weightbearing. Poor positioning of the pads is only often realized as the foot goes through these motions on the ice. Basically, the foot is a dynamic entity, unfortunately skates are not. What feels ok in the store often does not feel great on the ice. The skate manufacturers are charged with creating a "static shape" that is supposed to support us while we skate. If you feel like its not in the right place in the store, then skating will be uncomfortable. I tend to see more people who said it felt great in the store that hate them once they start skating.

I agree. My T1 felt great in the store and only felt the issue when skating. I had mine punched out and they are better but not perfect. Would like to do customs next.

[kenneth 5]

One of the biggest issues I have seen over a number of years as a sports doc who also fit skates, is that it is not always the position of the padding relative to the static foot in the store that causes most of the issues. It seems to be the positioning of the active foot as we actually begin skating. In order for skating to occur the foot has to both move and change volume as we move from weight bearing to non weightbearing. Poor positioning of the pads is only often realized as the foot goes through these motions on the ice. Basically, the foot is a dynamic entity, unfortunately skates are not. What feels ok in the store often does not feel great on the ice. The skate manufacturers are charged with creating a "static shape" that is supposed to support us while we skate. If you feel like its not in the right place in the store, then skating will be uncomfortable. I tend to see more people who said it felt great in the store that hate them once they start skating.

i would fall under that category I've had so many skates now it's not even funny. Just got some G35x great in the store heel (haglund) pain once i got them home and put on skinnies, i'm gonna try some underarmour socks and see if it helps. Heel lock was nice and tight too which confuses me.

[Tommyj214 3]

On my Bauer TO my ankle hits between the pad and the eyelets. It hurts. I had it punched out but it is not perfect. Only happens on the right inner ankle bone

Same problem, left skate in my TO's, foot seemed to fit better with new laces(Elite) and tying them a bit tighter... i also use a regular cotton sock, cant stand the thin skate socks. i also bought the TO's cause it looked like my foot fit better than X: 60s did... the ankle mold was way back in the x:60s my foot ended up lining up between the eyelets and the padding..... Had the same problem with my vapor xxxx those were by far the worst pain ive EVER had in a skate, i just punched those 1 time a month.

However my Vapor XXX's fit perfect man id kill for a fit like that again, i really want to skate in those again but they are just too far broken down.