Is it possible to make figure skating boots a bigger size?

Question

I have a pair of custom Riedell figure skating boots size 5...

they are only a half size-size small for me but they were so comfortable and molded to my foot that I don't want to sell them...

I know this is a total stretch but is there any possible way to make them a bigger size...maybe like the manufacturer could do something or a shoe repair place...

I don't know.

Any info or advice is appreciated.

Thanks.

Answer 1

you could always ask  a shoe repairer, but i doubt they can help as i think the size would be dictated by the size of the sole & you can't do anything about that.

if you can afford it, bite the bullet & buy a new pair, in no time at all they will feel perfect as well..

Answer 2

The pro shop should be able to stretch them a bit for you.

Answer 3

I would ask at the pro shop that you had them molded at.  They have tools that typically they'd use to push out parts of a boot that are causing a skater pain....such as pinky toes, ankles, extra bones in the foot, etc.  I know I have had skates "punched out" in the past by using this metal tool that uses a metal ball and loop to push out areas in the leather....sort of like a paper punch.  The ball part would go inside the skate and the loop would be lined up on the outside so that when the handles were squeezed, the leather would stretch.  You could maybe try that, but I don't know if it will work on the toe box and seam of the boot.  Or maybe call the company and see what they suggest.  They may have more ideas for you.

Answer 4

trust me. i have had the same problem. take them to a SKATE shop--not shoe--and ask them to stretch them for you. i have done this a few times. make sure to tell them how much you want it in each direction(wide, length) because sometimes you need it more one way than the other. and if you focus on longer, it will get a little longer before width starts shrinking, but the width will thin, so be careful. thats why you shouldnt go to a shoe store. almost any skate pro shop that i know of can do stretching. good luck!

Answer 5

I know in Riedell they have a warranty thing. If you bought it within 60 or 90 days(I forget) they repair it for you and give you what you need.

Answer 6

Sorry but I don't think that there is a way and if there is I would love to know about it. :)

Answer 7

Check with your boot fitting specialist and see if they have a a stretcher. This may give you about a 1/2 size, but any more than that and you will not be comfortable anyway! That should give you time to order a new pair!

Remember, once you start stretching, punching etc...they will no longer be molded to your foot anyway!

Answer 8

A half size it quite a bit larger to make a skate. They can stretch skates to make them slightly larger, but a half size is quite a bit larger to make them so stretching them may not be an option. I would suggest talking to your local pro shop to see if there is anything you can do. Good luck!