Keep Your Feet Happy: Essential Tips for Breaking in Your New Skates

Read this brief guide to prevent blisters and sore feet while breaking in your new rollerblades.

Getting a new pair of skates is one of the best feelings ever. The only thing you want to do is strap them on and skate for miles. However, many skaters experience sore feet and even blisters initially when they buy new skates.

The good news is that there are several ways to enhance comfort. One effective method is to swap out the insole. In this video, Anders discusses how an insole can help you break in your skates and provide comfort during longer trips, even marathons.

The insoles from Sidas are an excellent and easy way to improve comfort in your new skates. Both the Sidas 3Feet soles and the Sidas 3D Gel Insoles are great for enhancing comfort in new skates and are a must-have for skaters covering longer distances.

Footies: A Real Lifesaver

Friction inside the liner, the "thing" that goes inside the boot, is the nemesis of any skater. This can cause severe blisters and rashes if you’re unlucky. But a pair of footies like the MyFit High Cut Footies can help reduce the risk.

Footies eliminate gaps or spaces inside the boot and form a protective layer between your foot and the liner/boot. This not only reduces the risk of blisters but also provides extra support and comfort, whether you’re taking a quick stroll or completing a marathon.

At SkatePro, you’ll find footies in different lengths: low cut and high cut. The preferred length depends on the boot of your rollerblades. Additionally, there are various thicknesses available.

Many skaters use 2mm footies if they have a tight-fitting skate and need protection against rashes on the shin. There are also 4mm footies if your skate is slightly too big. You can even get them with extra padding at the ankle, like the Ennui ST Footies.