Problems with new skates?

Question

I just got my first pair of skates (whoo xD), Risport RF4 boots, and for some reason my toes just feel crushed in sideways. The skate supplier (apparently he's the only one in the country) tells me the skates "expand" as you break them in, and I was just wondering if, well, my skates are too small, or if it's actually meant to be that way.

Thanks in advance!

Answer 1

try to wear them around new skates take a long time to break in Trust Me

Answer 2

Your skates could possibly be too small, but I would suggest skating in them a little bit and then see if they stretch out because they will stretch out some. Your toes shouldn't be uncomfortably crushed in your skates, though they should feel snug. If they don't stretch out you can have your skates stretched to see if that will help, otherwise they may just be too small.

Answer 3

wear two pairs of thick socks til they are broken in

Answer 4

You can warm them in the oven(or set them by the heater), then put them on so that when they cool they form better to your foot.  Walk around on with them on and make sure you have your skate guards on you blades so they don't get knicked.  

You also have to watch where you keep your skates whether in the trunk of a car or in your home.  Temperature changes make a difference when dealing with the leather.  Also make sure you snowkote your sole and boot for waterproofing.

Answer 5

No, try on a day you are at home for a while just wearing them. Most new skates now have to form fit to your foot. I wear a size 11 shoe (US) but a size 7 hockey skate. hope this helps.

Answer 6

They will expand but really, not by much.  I'm not familiar with this skate but if they are leather, he should be able to punch them out just a bit.  A good skate fitter should be able to make sure you don't have any pain, so don't settle for painfully tight skates.