Bootpunch Question related to Nexus 800

[incuthrice07 0]

I've got the Bauer Nexus 800's and I'm having some major foot pain on the bone on the outside of my right foot (opposite side of the arch). Left foot pain isn't as bad as right foot in that spot. I'm wondering if a boot punch will fix this issue. I've skated in them 4 times now and I can barely stand on my feet after the 1st period. I'm flat footed and wear a size 8.5 in shoes and got a size 6.5 D in the Nexus 800's because I was swimming in a size 7.

I put in some Graf Sidas Footbeds to help with arch support. I've also tried keeping the laces loose in the mid-foot but tight around the ankle but that didn't seem to help very much, either. And my heel was all over the place when I tried that.

I got the Nexus line because they say they require barely any break-in and are instantly comfortable but I'm not finding that to be true. Is this the wrong shape boot for my foot? I was in the 8090's prior to these and absolutely loved them (although I was wearing a size 8.5 D in these with 2 footbeds in each skate!).

Will a boot punch fix the problem? Any other tips?

[IPv6Freely 2100]

I had pain in the same place.

Instead of worrying about arch support, you might want to get some superfeet yellow. They don't help w/ arch support (if you have flat feet, you don't want arch support anyway) but what they DO help with is HEEL support. Hard plastic on the bottom cups your heel and keeps you aligned.

I tried them, and the difference was night and day.

Also, short break-in time isn't a good reason to choose one line over another. It should fit your foot. The person at the store should have been able to measure your feet and have you try on various models and recommend the best fit. Since you've already bought them, and you're stuck with them, I'd at least try the superfeet to see if it helps any. If not, get them punched. If not, then either deal with the pain, or sell them and pick up something that fits you better.

[incuthrice07 0]

I'll give the Superfeet a shot and see how that goes.

The guy at the store said I have a narrow foot and I realize that the Nexus line runs wide but as I walked around in Vapors, Supremes and finally Nexus - the Nexus felt the best to me. But now I'm wondering if the Nexus width is the problem and that my foot is moving too much and banging up against the walls of the skates causing pressure to be pushed on that bone.

Thanks for the help! If anyone else has any thoughts, help a brother out!

[Chadd 916]

Superfeet are unlikely to fix pain on the outside of the foot.

When you put your skate on, can you move your foot side to side inside the boot or is it snug against your foot?

[Davetronz 109]

Did the LHS bake the skates for you after fitting you?

The punch would help alleviate the pressure in this area, however, only punch if the pressure is due to tightness/cramping around a certain area.

As Chadd said, let us know if the boot is really snug against your foot. I agree that Superfeet are unlikely to help in your situation.

I'm also confused as to why you would have been fit in a Nexus with a narrow foot...

The other option is that you're falling out on your right foot causing additional pressure on the outside area of your foot - but let's focus on the fit first.

[IPv6Freely 2100]

Superfeet are unlikely to fix pain on the outside of the foot.

I guess I got lucky.

[donkers 31]

Did you get them baked?

If not then get them baked first and see if it helps. If that doesn't work then get them punched.

By the way, I used to have a pair of 8090's and recently made the switch to the Nexus myself and I have to say they're pretty close in feel.

[Davetronz 109]

I guess I got lucky.

I mean, the Superfeet might raise his foot up slightly enough to an area where there's less pressure. But it's not necessarily the tool for the job here.

[IPv6Freely 2100]

I mean, the Superfeet might raise his foot up slightly enough to an area where there's less pressure. But it's not necessarily the tool for the job here.

I only suggested it because I had pain in the same place, and it worked for me.

[incuthrice07 0]

Superfeet are unlikely to fix pain on the outside of the foot.

When you put your skate on, can you move your foot side to side inside the boot or is it snug against your foot?

CHAD - My foot does have a little bit of wiggle room but primarily in the toes. I got those Stable 26 socks to help with filling space in the heel. The socks helped, but I am able to lift my heel a TINY bit when I'm all laced up.

I got Super Feet and played with them in last night. It helped take the bite out of the pain in that spot, but by the end of the game I was hurting again...not as much though.

As for baking, I did the home bake based on Ice Warehouse's YouTube tutorial. Should I try baking again or have it done in a true skate baker?

DONKERS - glad to hear you feel like Nexus line is close to the 8090. That's what I am wanting to hear!

EVERYONE - I found an old pair of Nike Bauer Supreme 70's on clearance. What's the boot like in fit & stiffness comparison to the 8090's? I know the holders suck but that's okay...I can swap them out. I'm guessing it's not as much skate compared to the Nexus 800 but how do you think I'd do in these as a flat footed, narrow foot guy?

[Chadd 916]

If you can move your foot inside the boot, then superfeet can help take up some of the excess volume. You should have an easier transition to the supreme 70 skates from the supreme 8090, it's the same last from what I recall.

[superhakan 2]

I mean, the Superfeet might raise his foot up slightly enough to an area where there's less pressure. But it's not necessarily the tool for the job here.

They also keep the rest of the foot from flattening out (as much), meaning less pressure on the sides of his foot.