breakin-in skates

[micke 0]

i guess this has been discussed before but i cannot use the search-fuction (some error) !

So, i have some mission leather skates (s-something i guess) and i really hate to skate because it hurts... im not a sniveler <_<

anyway do you have any tips ?

thanks!!

[Chadd 916]

I've never met anyone that had break in problems with them. Sounds like they don't fit you.

[Accord 0]

i guess this has been discussed before but i cannot use the search-fuction (some error) !

So, i have some mission leather skates (s-something i guess) and i really hate to skate because it hurts... im not a sniveler <_<

anyway do you have any tips ?

thanks!!

Brand new skates, even ones that haven't been broken in yet, should not be hurting your feet to the point where you can't even skate in them. Your skates most likely don't fit you properly.

I'd first make sure that the skates fit your foot properly and if they do then i'd recommend getting them heat molded and if they don't then you should take them back to wherever you bought them.

[micke 0]

Hi there.

When i bought them and skated the first time i told that to the seller and he said that it would be normal...

After 1 period it started to hurt.

The fit is ok (size) it just seems that its kinda narrow! The right foot is much better but the left one hurts a bit so i wanted to quicken the process ! <_<

Thanks so far.

[jeffw 1]

You should have your feet surgically altered to better fit your skates.

Seriously, wear 'em around the house (with blade guards on, of course) have 'em heat molded, don't lace them up as tight where they're hurting, wear thinner socks or none at all........

[jimmy 194]

Have them stretched width only, or punched out where it hurts. See if that helps.

[Sven 1]

I think i will let them punch out too, i'll go to a shoemaker and ask if he could do this

great idea, thanks !

[htrain88 0]

Go to a wider width. I heated, stretched and punched my D width Vectors until I finally split the mesh covering. As soon as went to an E width, I knew that I had reached skate comfort nirvana. Your feet will thank you.

[jnicklo 0]

Yes, DEFINITELY try a wider skate.

I had the same problem with my first skates (a pair of Nike). Even after breaking them in I had horrible arch pain. Turns out I needed a wider skate.

Good luck.

[Chadd 916]

Baking them again may help unless they are way too narrow.

[Eazy_b97 1]

Can a skate be best fitted for that particular brand, but still cause you to be in alot of pain, and not just minor discomfort?

I am wondering if my Hi-Ho's are the correct size, but wrong foot type.

I've worn Bauers, Missions, Graf 609's, Eastons, but I've never experienced the pain/problems associated with the Nikes, which I appear to be the only guy on earth having.

[Accord 0]

Can a skate fit properly, like perfectly sized for that particular brand, but not fit YOU properly and be to the point where its unbelievably painful?

Yes, of course.

[Chadd 916]

Can a skate fit properly, like perfectly sized for that particular brand, but not fit YOU properly and be to the point where its unbelievably painful?

Yes, of course.

I would say no simply because arch and width should be part of a perfect fit.

[duckjob 1]

Can a skate fit properly, like perfectly sized for that particular brand, but not fit YOU properly and be to the point where its unbelievably painful?

Yes, of course.

I would say no simply because arch and width should be part of a perfect fit.

I agree, the statement contradicts itself. If the the causes extreme pain, then it doesn't fit you properly. It may be the best option from a given company, but not a skate that fits you properly.

[Eazy_b97 1]

Thats basically what I'm asking, its difficult to word it, sorry.

[jnicklo 0]

Baking them again may help unless they are way too narrow.

I've always been told that baking skates twice was not good for the skate.....

[Chadd 916]

Baking them again may help unless they are way too narrow.

I've always been told that baking skates twice was not good for the skate.....

Depends on the skate and how bad the fit problem is.

[hunter4oz 0]

mikce, what size skates are you wearing right now. if you are interested, i have a pair of brand new missions that are size 10 1/2 EE. they are the widest skate they make. if you want them, you can tell me here or PM me.

[micke 0]

yes yes its me again ;)

well i bought new skates, bauer vapor xv's and i need to break them in as quick as possible.

i dont have the time to go on the ice so often, just got training twice a week and a match on the weekend.

so, are there any tips you can give me ?

they dont hurt, they are just new, you all know what i mean ;)

thanks sooo much ! :D

[CAB 0]

Best tip I can give is be PATIENT...or heat fit...breaking in skates is never fun especially if you bought a skate with less than perfect fit. Even if you bought a skate in store that feels great it can cause you pain when breaking in. Be patient, and skate often outside of your games.

[hunter4oz 0]

yea, going to open skates and drop ins as much as you can. baking them does work also if you have someone that can do it , or if you know how to. it just takes time