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- Dec 11, 2021
hi all,
i recently went back to the ice after 2 years (bc of covid) and i got new skates. however, when i get on the ice, for the first 1/2-1 hours my arches hurt a lot, and i feel as if i strain and pressure them a lot. I don't know what i'm doing wrong or if it is my boot and it's something i should fix/do?
for reference, i'm around freeskate 1-2 level, and i have jackson evo's with a mark IV blade. I got these at cyclone taylor's in canada (where i got my first new pair (jackson artiste) too). i guess you could say that i have a orient foot shape, but idk how to describe my feet. i'm around 5'2" and 102 lbs.
btw, after the first 1/2-1 hour, the pain goes away, but when i take them off, my feet are super sore. i got them partially heat molded, didn't hurt when i first tried them on, but hurt on the ice. it fits pretty well and snug on my foot, and i've been able to do everything i used to do and more. also, i am not currently going to the ice on a set basis cuz i have school and all that which makes me pretty busy, but i'm going to be going more often bc winter break is coming up.
I don't think i'm financially able to get a different pair, so is there anything else i can do that will help? also any advice to break in my boots faster or any tips in general?
thanks!!
edit1 : another thing is my mom isn't exactly the most comfortable with me progressing with my jumps, aka she doesn't want me to learn jumps cuz she thinks it too dangerous, but she's okay with me spinning and doing footwork and all that. bc of this, i likely will just do solo ice dance, bc she likes it and i do too. just something else to consider
edit 2: thanks for everyone who suggested what i could do to lessen the strain - i went back skating a few days ago and warmed up my feet and everything, didn't feel any strain on my feet. if it comes back, i will definitly try the arch supports yall reccomended. thanks again everyone!!!
i recently went back to the ice after 2 years (bc of covid) and i got new skates. however, when i get on the ice, for the first 1/2-1 hours my arches hurt a lot, and i feel as if i strain and pressure them a lot. I don't know what i'm doing wrong or if it is my boot and it's something i should fix/do?
for reference, i'm around freeskate 1-2 level, and i have jackson evo's with a mark IV blade. I got these at cyclone taylor's in canada (where i got my first new pair (jackson artiste) too). i guess you could say that i have a orient foot shape, but idk how to describe my feet. i'm around 5'2" and 102 lbs.
btw, after the first 1/2-1 hour, the pain goes away, but when i take them off, my feet are super sore. i got them partially heat molded, didn't hurt when i first tried them on, but hurt on the ice. it fits pretty well and snug on my foot, and i've been able to do everything i used to do and more. also, i am not currently going to the ice on a set basis cuz i have school and all that which makes me pretty busy, but i'm going to be going more often bc winter break is coming up.
I don't think i'm financially able to get a different pair, so is there anything else i can do that will help? also any advice to break in my boots faster or any tips in general?
thanks!!
edit1 : another thing is my mom isn't exactly the most comfortable with me progressing with my jumps, aka she doesn't want me to learn jumps cuz she thinks it too dangerous, but she's okay with me spinning and doing footwork and all that. bc of this, i likely will just do solo ice dance, bc she likes it and i do too. just something else to consider
edit 2: thanks for everyone who suggested what i could do to lessen the strain - i went back skating a few days ago and warmed up my feet and everything, didn't feel any strain on my feet. if it comes back, i will definitly try the arch supports yall reccomended. thanks again everyone!!!
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