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Tips to Buy Ice Skates
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If you have a pair of ice skates that fit you, you will enjoy your time. With a secure fit, you can improve your performance and prevent blisters. For this, make sure you follow suggestions from experts. For first time buyers, here are a few tips that can help you buy the right skates.
Size
When buying skates, make sure you give the seller the right measurement. What is the right way to measure the size? Well, to be on the safe side, you should stand against a brick wall and measure to the end of your toe. For skates for your kids, we suggest that you add a bit more to the final measurement.
Width
You will find that some skates are available in different widths, such as narrow, medium and wide. If you are an advanced skater, you should know that width is more important. Medium widths are your best bet if you know that any type of sneakers fit you. As far as the fit is concerned, know that not all brands will fit you. For instance, Jackson has narrow heels and wide toes. On the other hand, Riedells are narrower but a little bit longer. Make sure you don’t get a bigger equipment just because you have extra width.
Remember: thin socks are your best bet. For girls, tights or trouser socks are a good choice. On the other hand, dress socks are an ideal choice for men or boys.
Lace
When lacing up your skates, make sure you lace up the instep properly. In other words, you should lace the eyelets in a way that there is enough support for the ankle. If the lace is too tight on your ankles, you will find it harder to bend. In addition, your front tendon may get irritated. All this will cause a bad experience while skating, which you may not want at any cost.
Heels
Your heel should touch the back of your boots or your feet may slip forward, especially when you are standing up. At times, it is necessary to hit the tip of the tail in order to push the heel back. If you want to soften the shoe leather, you should use a hairdryer to warm up the skates.
If your heel is in the right position, you should not lift your heel out of the boot, especially when you are walking. If it happens with you, we suggest that you put a sponge pad under your heels. This will keep your foot in place.
If you are in the standing position, make sure you are on the center of the blade. If you roll inside or outside, it shows that you need to readjust the position of the blade in order to balance the weight. You can also ask your technician for help with the adjustments.
So, if you are going to buy ice skates, these are a few tips that can help you make the right choice. Just don’t make the wrong choice or you may hurt your feet.
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