Skate volume vs toe flick restrictions

[markush 12]

This topic is really underrated. I made the discovery that when there is not enough volume in the skate (not passing pencil test or seeing a „bulge“ when the skates are tied up) this considerably restricts the mobility of the foot - especially when it comes to the direction needed for the toe flick. 
Has anyone also experienced that?

[BenBreeg 493]

I have a weird foot, Vapor-ish recommendation but I have a very high instep.  So my past skate was a Supreme 7000, current skate is Ribcore.  My foot bulges out in both.  I don't tie my skates tightly nor do I tie my top eyelet.  I have not noticed any restriction in my stride because of this.

[Cavs019 708]

Whether or not you lace the top eyelet and/or the overall height of the boot (where the top eyelet hits your ankle) is the number one determinant for this, not volume. The top of my foot bulges out of my Vapors but I don’t have any mobility issues with them. 

There are also other variables like flexible/stiff tendon guards, tongue stiffness - that can help or inhibit toe flick. 

[markush 12]

It’s not about boot stiffness itself rather than the angle that gets up to high when there is too little volume. So restricting the movement. 

[BenBreeg 493]

Don’t really understand what you just said...  my foot isn’t restricted in my skate

[beerleaguecaptain 999]

Restricted or not, at age 52 my toe isn't flicking anywhere!!