Fitting Speed Boots

Speed boots are smaller compared to inline fitness skates and are equipped with tougher padding. Their fit is closer to the foot, which raises the likelihood of ankle pain, sore toes, burning soles, and pressure spots. Consequently, one might experience blisters, small injuries, and a lack of confidence while skating.

Hence, selecting speed boots that match your foot size is crucial. Avoid choosing boots that are excessively large.

Moulding with Heat

The process of heat moulding your speed boots yields an improved fit, enhancing the skating experience. While not all, some contemporary speed boots can be moulded with heat. Some feature heat-mouldable foam within the padding, while others allow for reshaping the shell with heat (commonly seen with carbon fibre boots).

If it's necessary to adjust a pressure spot on a heat-mouldable carbon boot, we suggest you carry this out cautiously using a heat blower. Sweep the heat gun from side to side over the area maintaining a distance of at least 20 cm from the boot. Meanwhile, apply pressure to the shell with a rounded tool (such as the handle of a screwdriver) on the spot simultaneously. Once you notice the shell start to give, withdraw the heat gun and permit the boot to cool off. Repeat if required.

While heat moulding boots, we propose exercising extreme caution, adhering strictly to the manufacturer's instructions, and understanding that the warranty may not apply if the heat moulding is performed incorrectly.

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