I wanted to know if anyone has tried the Edea Piano boots? I wear the Edea Ice Fly. I like how they are moldable so that I can stop my narrow heels from lifting and I also like that they are lightweight. What I do not like about the ice fly is the insole and footbed. I have high arches and my feet would hurt badly, especially my heels. I got different insoles. Tried superfeet yellow, they were a little better but not enough. I bought a customized insole at a store that sells insoles and orthotics early this year. These have helped, especially with shock absorbency, heel height, and pain is reduced.
I am getting along okay with my skates, but technically I still feel pain usually on the ball of my foot and front of arch. I think sometimes i'll get heel pain as well. I've grown accustomed to this so I usually just ignore it and forget about it for most of my practice time. But I know that something is still technically wrong and in the long-term I should find a solution to be more comfortable and also so I don't cause harm to my feet.
I don't want to go back to traditional skates, because I have always struggled to find a pair where my heel won't lift once the padding in the skate compresses a little. So I feel that getting another traditional boot will just be a waste of time and money. I have tried both Jackson and Riedell. With those brands I have never had insole problems. I had considered custom skates prior to buying edeas, but I heard a lot of negative feedback from people who have ordered them and they didn't fit so a new pair would be made and those wouldn't fit either.
I heard the Piano was supposed to address some of the common issues that the Ice Fly has. There is not much feedback about the Piano online and not many skaters are using them. I usually only see maybe 1-2 people with them at the rinks i've been to. Also, the skate fitter I once used is gone. I know what size I would buy, but I don't have a reputable boot fitter to ask about their opinion on the Piano and if it would work better for my feet. I don't know if getting a better insole can solve my problem, because the insole I have now should fit my arch pretty well. I believe there is something about the Edea Ice Fly foot bed (it's very flat and hard) that is causing the pain and an insole can only do so much.
If anyone has any feedback about the Edea Piano or solutions for my foot pain I would really appreciate it!
I am getting along okay with my skates, but technically I still feel pain usually on the ball of my foot and front of arch. I think sometimes i'll get heel pain as well. I've grown accustomed to this so I usually just ignore it and forget about it for most of my practice time. But I know that something is still technically wrong and in the long-term I should find a solution to be more comfortable and also so I don't cause harm to my feet.
I don't want to go back to traditional skates, because I have always struggled to find a pair where my heel won't lift once the padding in the skate compresses a little. So I feel that getting another traditional boot will just be a waste of time and money. I have tried both Jackson and Riedell. With those brands I have never had insole problems. I had considered custom skates prior to buying edeas, but I heard a lot of negative feedback from people who have ordered them and they didn't fit so a new pair would be made and those wouldn't fit either.
I heard the Piano was supposed to address some of the common issues that the Ice Fly has. There is not much feedback about the Piano online and not many skaters are using them. I usually only see maybe 1-2 people with them at the rinks i've been to. Also, the skate fitter I once used is gone. I know what size I would buy, but I don't have a reputable boot fitter to ask about their opinion on the Piano and if it would work better for my feet. I don't know if getting a better insole can solve my problem, because the insole I have now should fit my arch pretty well. I believe there is something about the Edea Ice Fly foot bed (it's very flat and hard) that is causing the pain and an insole can only do so much.
If anyone has any feedback about the Edea Piano or solutions for my foot pain I would really appreciate it!
Last edited: