Skate recommendation narrow foot with a deep instep

[bthompson1286 5]

I’m looking for a skate recommendation for a narrow foot with a deep in step.  I currently can’t find anything on the market.

Edited December 11 by bthompson1286

[DustyDard 0]

I have this same issue; I found Jetspeeds fit the best... but I use Bauer and keep the middle eyes just snug so that I don't have pain on the top of the foot.

[shoe2010 0]

Have you tried Machs in Fit 1? I hear that Shadows have a different fit, so I can't speak to those.

I've always struggled with heel lock, and the boots that came closest to providing it caused pain elsewhere. I skated Mako/Mako II for many years. They mangled my big toes, but at least they kept my heel in place. Every year, I'd try another retail skate or two, but they either didn't support my foot or crushed my arch or toes. Even True botched customs for me in 2015 and 2021. 

This year, I tried Hyperlite 2s Fit 1, but the arch pain was excruciating. On a whim, I bought a pair of demo'ed Machs in Fit 1. I didn't bother baking them before I skated, just put in some Powerfoot inserts I had laying around and the Speedplate 2s from my Makos. Against all odds, they felt great and supported every part of my foot. I'm not going to bake them or even rebake the Speedplates. I've skated in them for maybe 20 hours at this point, and no issues. If I really crank the laces over the arch, it hurts, but I don't need to tie them very tightly.

Hope you can one day find something that works. It's not a fun journey.

[Cavs019 708]

I have the same foot type and have had good luck with Fit 1 Bauer Mach and Jetspeeds in a D/Tapered. I actually have a bunch of pairs of both if you can wear a 7. 

[bthompson1286 5]

On 12/14/2024 at 9:03 AM, shoe2010 said:

Have you tried Machs in Fit 1? I hear that Shadows have a different fit, so I can't speak to those.

I've always struggled with heel lock, and the boots that came closest to providing it caused pain elsewhere. I skated Mako/Mako II for many years. They mangled my big toes, but at least they kept my heel in place. Every year, I'd try another retail skate or two, but they either didn't support my foot or crushed my arch or toes. Even True botched customs for me in 2015 and 2021. 

This year, I tried Hyperlite 2s Fit 1, but the arch pain was excruciating. On a whim, I bought a pair of demo'ed Machs in Fit 1. I didn't bother baking them before I skated, just put in some Powerfoot inserts I had laying around and the Speedplate 2s from my Makos. Against all odds, they felt great and supported every part of my foot. I'm not going to bake them or even rebake the Speedplates. I've skated in them for maybe 20 hours at this point, and no issues. If I really crank the laces over the arch, it hurts, but I don't need to tie them very tightly.

Hope you can one day find something that works. It's not a fun journey.

The Machs fit 1 didn’t work.  I’m a fit 3 but they are too wide.  Ever since the different fit systems, skates don’t fit me anymore.  A vapor still likes a vapor and a supreme still fits like a supreme or least they used to.  The shadow is a gongshow of a skate