I've had all kinds of issues with my feet over the past year--terrible, horrible metatarsalgia that took months to find an orthotic that would even fit into my skate. I would teach from the side, and didn't skate/practice for myself at all. It's much better now but if I'm on my feet a lot on any given day it takes more than a week for it to calm down & subside.
Even so, 2 hours is pretty much my limit now to how long I can even bear to be in my skates, especially if I'm teaching someone where I'm just standing around & not moving much. I used to teach 4 hours after having practiced an hour myself, with no problem. Now that isn't even a remote possibility.
It's definitely the skates that have caused this problem. There is NO ROOM for even a slightly padded insole.
I've thought about the Jackson Softec skates, to use them for teaching. I've heard the blade is decent, and that they are super comfy & padded. But my pride is keeping me from trying them! I'd feel silly wearing them, even if it is just for teaching. I think I need to get over this hangup, as my current situation really needs to be resolved. I'm also concerned about being able to demo things in them.
I could wear leg warmers pulled over them so maybe they wouldn't be very noticeable..... what do you think? Has anyone tried them? I have students on silver dances and junior moves--how much demonstration is even possible in those skate/blades?