- Joined
- Mar 25, 2018
My toddler son is taking lessons so I thought to join him on the ice a few weeks ago. I bought some boots for myself, Jackson Freestyle, because they looked comfortable. I was fitted by the skate technician at the rink, I’m not sure what his expertise is in fitting figure skates as it’s a rink that primarily caters to hockey. I’ve put in about 40 hours or so on the ice in my boots (I’m solidly in Basic 6, so not talking about doing any crazy advanced jumps or spins) and I’m starting to suspect that they’re not the right size. They’re creasing on the outsides even though I’m not that heavy (5’5 and 120 lbs) and definitely don’t skate with a lot of power. Is this normal?
https://imgur.com/a/dpS4UfR
I have to tie them so tight that my laces are already fraying slightly because otherwise it feels like my feet are moving up and down in them. I can fit one index finger behind my heel when my foot is in the boot and they’re unlaced. Also, I’m pronating my feet inward slightly, even though I’m usually pronating heavily outward in sneakers. I’m also unable to find the “sweet spot” on my blade with any consistency, i feel like I have to get on toes and press down, if that makes sense, instead of being on the ball of my foot. The width seems fine, I think maybe the issue is length? I’m a sneaker size 9.5 and the boots are a 9. I’ve attached a photo of where my toes have left their mark on the insole.
https://imgur.com/a/ql86g3Y
I have tried insoles but they don’t seem to do much. Maybe double socks would help? Is this even a big deal? I’m thinking it’s maybe a half a size difference. Should I just suck it up and keep using them until they fall apart? Or am I creating a headache for myself in that i will have to relearn skills once I get properly fitting boots?
https://imgur.com/a/dpS4UfR
I have to tie them so tight that my laces are already fraying slightly because otherwise it feels like my feet are moving up and down in them. I can fit one index finger behind my heel when my foot is in the boot and they’re unlaced. Also, I’m pronating my feet inward slightly, even though I’m usually pronating heavily outward in sneakers. I’m also unable to find the “sweet spot” on my blade with any consistency, i feel like I have to get on toes and press down, if that makes sense, instead of being on the ball of my foot. The width seems fine, I think maybe the issue is length? I’m a sneaker size 9.5 and the boots are a 9. I’ve attached a photo of where my toes have left their mark on the insole.
https://imgur.com/a/ql86g3Y
I have tried insoles but they don’t seem to do much. Maybe double socks would help? Is this even a big deal? I’m thinking it’s maybe a half a size difference. Should I just suck it up and keep using them until they fall apart? Or am I creating a headache for myself in that i will have to relearn skills once I get properly fitting boots?