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The Pro Shop / Re: Skate tongue? Leather options? Let's discuss boots while I ponder order options
« Last post by AlbaNY on March 20, 2024, 10:42:38 PM »Okay... I'm swamped with travelling, paperwork and appointments, and more. Now the report on getting my skates.
I've been pretty comfortable in my (aggressively stretched) old pair, but these felt far more plush and good on my feet than I ever imagined. These are more like sneakers. They feel nothing like my old boots. Heat moulding made this even better. There were no pressure spots, not even on the ankle bones, and the top edges didn't cut in.
Those narrow Harlick laces killed my fingers and were hard to pull tight and keep tight. For the first fifteen minutes I had arch cramps until I was able to tighten the laces enough.
When I stepped on the ice I felt a little strange, and it was clear there was a slight adjustment in blade position compared to before to get used to. I couldn't spin for a while. (I was only on the ice half an hour, and I wish I had more time, because I was doing some sit and camel spins by the end.)
They don't feel too stiff (the triple duo-bond) although I acknowledge they probably hinder bend and pointing toes. I actually tried undoing a hook at some point in the session, as some people say to do when breaking in boots, but right away I went back to fully laced.
Unfortunately I had computer and internet issues all evening, so photos must wait.
I've been pretty comfortable in my (aggressively stretched) old pair, but these felt far more plush and good on my feet than I ever imagined. These are more like sneakers. They feel nothing like my old boots. Heat moulding made this even better. There were no pressure spots, not even on the ankle bones, and the top edges didn't cut in.
Those narrow Harlick laces killed my fingers and were hard to pull tight and keep tight. For the first fifteen minutes I had arch cramps until I was able to tighten the laces enough.
When I stepped on the ice I felt a little strange, and it was clear there was a slight adjustment in blade position compared to before to get used to. I couldn't spin for a while. (I was only on the ice half an hour, and I wish I had more time, because I was doing some sit and camel spins by the end.)
They don't feel too stiff (the triple duo-bond) although I acknowledge they probably hinder bend and pointing toes. I actually tried undoing a hook at some point in the session, as some people say to do when breaking in boots, but right away I went back to fully laced.
Unfortunately I had computer and internet issues all evening, so photos must wait.