Using ice skates for the first time?

Question

I went ice skating today using my ice skates for the first time and they really hurt my feet and I could not skate very well in them! What's wrong with them/ me?

Answer 1

It's your first time....your ankles, especially, will hurt like crazy until you build up strength in them. If you're going to be doing more skating, only skate until they start to hurt, and then stop. Your time on the ice will gradually grow longer and your feet will stop hurting. =)

Answer 2

Don't worry! You're just breaking into your skates, its perfectly normal, give it a couple more times skating around. If you have skate guards you can put them on your skates and jump around in your skates off ice to speed up the process.

Answer 3

my skates took over 10 days to break in.... but those were Reidels sooo.... but anyway..... it might be your sock! do you get blisters? if you do, where THIN nylon socks or tights.... HAHA it helped me tons!!!

Answer 4

It takes a while for new skates to break in. Skate for a total of about seven days in them and they will be fine. I heard that rubbing the insides with vasaline helps. Also, something that always works for me when I get new skates is to heat them up in  your oven, **really really low** and then put them on and allow them to cool. This will make your skates form to your foot

Answer 5

when u buy new skates ... they will hurt your feet  for a while ... but u have to keep skating in them to "break into them"

breaking into skates can take about a week or more to actually get them to feel comfortable...

breakin in means that your skate moulds to the shape of your foot so it will become more fitting and less stressful to wear...

yes it hurts .. but we all have to deal with it ... it will take sum tym and hopefully if u bought the right skates for your feet .. things will turn out well for u, ur skates and ur skating =]

Answer 6

Well I got mine re-ground at the rink where I was skating each time and they deal with both types of blade as they have both types of hire skates, hockey and figure.  I guess they will just set machine up differently for hockey blades.  I got my skates second hand but they didn't take too long to get comfortable although I do wear long socks undeneath to stop them pinching my legs when they are done up tight.

Answer 7

Absolutely nothing is wrong with you, it's your skates. Make sure you buy the real leather ones, not the plastic kind. I recommend you go to a store that specializes in making figure skates. And when you sharpen your skates, don't go to a professional HOCKEY SKATES sharpener. Go to a figure skates one. The reason is because on your figure skates, there is a pick in the front which hockey skates don't have. Without your pick, it can knock you off balance sometimes and you slip easier.

So, it's your first time getting skates, you should wear them around your house WITH GUARDS ON. Do whatever you want with them. You need to sweat in them so it would warm the leather up so the leather can mold according to your feet. I wore big thick socks to warm them up. Even though it might seem disgusting and smelly, it helps.

Have fun skating and don't frustrate yourself. Practice makes perfect!

Answer 8

when you buy new skates they take up to about a week to break in, after that the skates won't hurt anymore and will be easier to skate in.

Answer 9

You bought new skates - they will take a few times of skating (about 6 or 7visits to your rink) to break them in. Another reason your feet may hurt is if you have not skated in a while. It will take a little getting used to, but you should have less pressure on your ankles in a few practices as well.

(This time also varies depending on the TYPE of skate you bought: The  advantage  of  stiff  boots  is that they may last many years and

   provide  good support. Their disadvantage is that they have a long and

   perhaps  painful  break-in  period and they are more expensive. If you

   buy  *too much* skate, you may find them virtually impossible to break

   in.  Lighter boots on the other hand are more comfortable and break in

   faster. They also wear out faster.)

That is usually for figure skating ice skates...

if you are talking about hockey skates: A reasonable break in time for skates is 2 to 5 hours of ice time. This can be cut in half by heat-fitting and is highly recommended for top tier skates such as Bauer 8090s and CCM Pro Tacks.

I hope that helped!

Answer 10

eventhough i'm not the person who asked the question, but THANK YOU! I need this! i never knew this at all and i'm gonna start in June or May.