FAQ: How Long Does It Take For Ice Skates To Break In?

Are new skates supposed to hurt?

When you first skate in your new skates, yes, it is normal for there to be a little discomfort. It is normal to get the odd blister, or a bit of a pain. This is the normal process of breaking in a new pair of skates. After your skates are broken in you should be able to skate in them without any pain or blisters.

How do you break in used skates?

Put the skate (or skates if you’ve got room) in the oven for around 4-5 minutes. Keep your eyes on them – don’t be tempted to do something else and forget about them. After 4-5 minutes take your skate out of the oven and give them a squeeze. They should be noticeably softer than when they went in.

Does ice skating get easier?

It takes balance, leg and back strength, and coordination. With a little practice and a fairly fit body it is easy to master basic skills such as moving forward, backward, turning and stopping. For a person who has skated for a very long time or has a bit of experience, no it’s not hard to skate.

Why do my ice skates hurt?

Lace your boots tight enough so that the fit is snug, but not so tight that it hurts. Lacing boots too tight can cause lace bite, a condition that causes sharp foot pain due to compressed tendons. Skating boots that are laced too tightly can cause the tendons to feel chomped on, hence the name “lace bite.”

How do you make your skates not hurt?

* Wear thick socks similar to ones that you will be wearing while skating when you try on the skate. Press your foot as close to the front of the skate as possible. If the skate fits well, you should be able to insert one finger between your heel and the back of the skate.

How long do new skates hurt?

For most people it will take about 12 hours to break in a pair of skates over the course of roughly a month.

Should ice skates be tight or loose?

How tight should hockey skates fit? Hockey skates should be snug, but not uncomfortably tight. When unlaced, your toes should just barely touch the toe cap. When standing in your skates with them fully laced, you want your heel snug in the heel pocket, so your toes have a bit of space at the end.

Why are skates so uncomfortable?

One of the biggest causes for uncomfortable hockey skates comes from them not being broken in. When you first get a pair of hockey skates, they will be very stiff and tight. Skating in the new skates will mold them to your feet and soften the material.

Can hockey skates be too stiff?

Trust the material of hockey skates these days to provide you with all the ankle support you will need. High end (read: expensive) skates are built for performance and may be too stiff for kids or smaller players to use.

Can you bake skates twice?

Each time you bake a skate, it can accelerate the breakdown process of the skate. Most modern skates are meant to only be baked once or twice. Anything further can start doing more harm than good. The materials that are molding to your foot might not harden up the same way.

Is it harder to Rollerblade or ice skate?

With all sincerity, ice skating is harder than rollerblading. The blades of ice skates are made in such a way that they avoid falling on the ice. So, they are really thin. Moreover, roller skates have four wheels that make balancing easier than ice skates.

Can you teach yourself to ice skate?

Learning to ice skate is much like this. You can learn the basics on your own, in fact at some point you have to step out there on your own. But if you have a professional coach, you will learn to ice skate faster and probably more safely.