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General Ice Skating Chat / New boots, need comfortable ones, any recommendations?
« Last Post by Kateskater123 on Yesterday at 01:24:53 PM »Hi. I am an oldie who has returned to skating after a 20 year break. I used to do single jumps, crossovers, mohawk etc and managed to stay upright.
My old Risport boots are lost in the loft so I am using my daughters Edea Chorus boots and blades. She now has the Edea Piano boots and loves them. I am however finding the Chorus boots crippling to my feet. My daughter wore them 2 years but they are not remotely worn in.
The are the right size as my toes just reach the tip, but they are so stiff my ankles and the edge where the boots ends are painful despite gel padding.
I have broad feet, size 3.5 and am short but normal weight. My ankles turn in because I have flat arches. I don't normally get foot pain though with trainers but normal shoes are problematic. The Chorus feel heavy and awkward and I feel as though I have no flexibility at all. However I don't get cramp as I used to. I've tried leaving the top lace undone but they feel insecure. Basically after 4 weeks I've had enough of them. I've always had trouble with cramp and painful ankle bones, but never this bad.
So my question is what boot do you think would work for someone skating weekly wanting to do basic work, no competitions etc, but to enjoy the ice skating experience.
I've researched and think maybe Jacksons would be best because of the width fittings and larger toe area. The boot I like is the Fusion Freestyle but the stiffness rating is 40/45 (Chorus around 60). I'm worried about ordering as these still may be too stiff for me.
I like the Jackson Elle, stiffness 30/35 but not sure if I can get them in this country (can't find a supplier). I feel this is the right stiffness for me, but not sure?
I did wonder about the low cut boot used in ice dance because it would give me flexibility, but not sure it its enough support?
I know its ideal to try boots on in the shop but so few near me and probably not the ones I've researched as fitting my needs, so I think I'm stuck with online. Any thoughts on boot choice with my lovely feet?
My old Risport boots are lost in the loft so I am using my daughters Edea Chorus boots and blades. She now has the Edea Piano boots and loves them. I am however finding the Chorus boots crippling to my feet. My daughter wore them 2 years but they are not remotely worn in.
The are the right size as my toes just reach the tip, but they are so stiff my ankles and the edge where the boots ends are painful despite gel padding.
I have broad feet, size 3.5 and am short but normal weight. My ankles turn in because I have flat arches. I don't normally get foot pain though with trainers but normal shoes are problematic. The Chorus feel heavy and awkward and I feel as though I have no flexibility at all. However I don't get cramp as I used to. I've tried leaving the top lace undone but they feel insecure. Basically after 4 weeks I've had enough of them. I've always had trouble with cramp and painful ankle bones, but never this bad.
So my question is what boot do you think would work for someone skating weekly wanting to do basic work, no competitions etc, but to enjoy the ice skating experience.
I've researched and think maybe Jacksons would be best because of the width fittings and larger toe area. The boot I like is the Fusion Freestyle but the stiffness rating is 40/45 (Chorus around 60). I'm worried about ordering as these still may be too stiff for me.
I like the Jackson Elle, stiffness 30/35 but not sure if I can get them in this country (can't find a supplier). I feel this is the right stiffness for me, but not sure?
I did wonder about the low cut boot used in ice dance because it would give me flexibility, but not sure it its enough support?
I know its ideal to try boots on in the shop but so few near me and probably not the ones I've researched as fitting my needs, so I think I'm stuck with online. Any thoughts on boot choice with my lovely feet?
