Skates for duck feet?

[diehardfan 0]

I have a pretty extreme case of duck feet, I have a very narrow heel and a wide forefeet. I currently skate in a 8.5 One95 E, in the forefeet it is a tad bit narrow but not tightening the skates upfront does the trick (sure a EE would have done the trick) but my main problem lies with my heel. I get very little heel lock while skating, I have to pad my heels with neoprene ankle pad to give it volume, two on right feet and one on left as my left is slightly longer than my right.

According to what I gather from reading this forum, Easton S17's are the only skates that have wide forefeet and a narrow heel. I tried a S17 W at LHS, the forefeet is tad bit narrow and the heel is tad bit wide as I am able to slightly lift but it is 10X better heel lock than the One95 (with no neoprene ankle pad).

-Will baking expand the heel a little more and give me a better heel lock?

-How has Easton S17 durability come along as I remember Easton skates had a LOT of durability issues?

-Also due to durability issues, I am not very confident in getting my forefeet area punched out as Eastons are know to have poor toe cap issues. Should I be worried?

Are there any other skates I should try on given my duck feet issues? My issue is mainly poor heel lock as I have a very narrow heel.

OR should I go custom?

Thanks

[Cove 39]

Find somewhere with Flexlite pros

[goaliemanshark 6]

Sounds like you have a perfect Easton foot.

-Baking does expand the foam a little bit, heel lock should improve as your heel gets pulled back into the molded foam.

-My S17's are holding up great, but some people have had bad experiences.

-I would not suggest punching a composite skate like the S17, heard they could crack. A heat gun might be a better solution.

Easton's are best for duck feet. If you find a better skate (other then custom) let me know!

[Jarick 5]

Graf 35 series would be an option as well. It's the only skate I've tried I can get heel lock in (the Supremes were too roomy in the heel). I went up half a size from my Bauer and had them punched/stretched up front for my forefeet.

[Buzz_LightBeer 975]

Your foot sounds like mine, and Ive worn the Supreme line without difficulty.

[JR Boucicaut 3810]

Stick to Supremes or Stealths.

[cwc2134 1]

I unfortunately have the duck feet thing as well. I have been in the Vapor line since the XX and the X60's i am in currently have major heel slippage. I have a volume issue with my foot as well and all the Eastons ive tried don't work for me. Good luck with your search and let us know how it goes

[hockey_nerd 0]

Check out Graf G3. I have similar feet and use Reebok 11k, the pump is great for heel lock. Easton is good if you have short toes which I do not.

[AIREAYE 248]

Check out Graf G3. I have similar feet and use Reebok 11k, the pump is great for heel lock. Easton is good if you have short toes which I do not.

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You probably have skates that are too small for you then... And I wouldn't go for Reebok, it won't lock in your heel if it's narrow.

[acollette49 0]

Graf 35 series would be an option as well. It's the only skate I've tried I can get heel lock in (the Supremes were too roomy in the heel). I went up half a size from my Bauer and had them punched/stretched up front for my forefeet.

i had 735s and g35s in a wide, but neither were wide enough in the forefoot.

i have s17s (in regular width) and they work much better. deeper too, which was an issue with the grafs.

ive had my eastons for well over a year and a half, im a bit over 200lbs and skate at least 2 times a week, often more, and they are still in awesome shape.

[cooperalls 4]

A G3/703 would be good for a narrow heel, but the OP stated they have a wide forefoot. G3/703's are narrow up front and would not be a good option. RBK's have a relatively wide heel, and relying on the pump to achieve heel lock is not ideal. As stated before, Bauer Supreme's, Easton Stealths, or a Graf 735/G35 are a good starting point. If you can get your heel locked in, and get close to the right width up front, it's easier to punch/stretch the forefoot to make it comfortable than it is to try to get your foot locked into a skate that's too wide in the heel.

[Jarick 5]

Yeah that's why I had mine punched and stretched up front. I tried 7.5 Graf but it was a bit short. Difference in width between the 7.5 and 8 wasn't huge. I was also told to say with the D skates because it would lock in the heel better and they'd just stretch them out up front after baking for width. Works great.