Bulging near the flex notch

sk8great · January 02, 2013, 04:27:37 PM

Is it right for skates to have a bulge near the flex notch? I usually have a bulge on the inside flex notch on both skates. Is this right, or is this a problem? If you want I can attach a photo.

Sk8tmum · January 02, 2013, 05:13:19 PM

It CAN be a sign that the boots are too wide. Properly, a boot should should crease and "bend" with the ankle; if they are too wide around the ankle (or if you've been lacing them too loosely) - they can "spread" and bulge. A pic would be helpful - it's hard to tell if it's normal breakin or something eise.

sarahspins · January 02, 2013, 06:18:37 PM

I think it depends on the size too.. a small bulge more like a wrinkle is probably okay, but a larger bulge could be any number of things.. from the wrong size/width to just not tying the skates tightly enough in that area.

VAsk8r · January 02, 2013, 08:41:25 PM

What's the flex notch?

DrillingSkills · January 02, 2013, 10:49:00 PM

It's the V-shaped cut at the ankle, between the lace holes and the hooks. It's to help bend at the ankles without compromising the rest of the boot, from what I've understood.

As for the OP's question, I second the opinion that a picture would be helpful - some creasing is fine, but a large bulge suggests a too-large fit.

sk8great · January 04, 2013, 06:53:04 PM

here are the pictures

sk8great · January 04, 2013, 06:53:36 PM

2nd

sk8great · January 04, 2013, 06:53:56 PM

top view

sk8great · January 04, 2013, 06:55:04 PM

im sorry for the pictures being sideways

sk8great · January 05, 2013, 12:04:17 AM

So what do you guys think?

sarahspins · January 05, 2013, 01:17:43 AM

It looks like the edges of the flex notch are just flaring out a little, which I would consider "normal" - there's nothing holding that leather down, after all

hopskipjump · January 05, 2013, 01:22:03 AM

Have you tried crossing the laces before using the hooks? For some reason it takes pressure off the notch area on my daughters skates. So after you are done lacing, pretend you are going to tie your skates (cross, one under) then use the hooks.

sk8great · January 05, 2013, 03:18:45 PM

Quote from: hopskipjump on January 05, 2013, 01:22:03 AM
Have you tried crossing the laces before using the hooks? For some reason it takes pressure off the notch area on my daughters skates. So after you are done lacing, pretend you are going to tie your skates (cross, one under) then use the hooks.

Tried that and it worked! thanks

hopskipjump · January 05, 2013, 03:23:42 PM

Woohoo!

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