My new skates have finally arrived, they came on Tuesday and I haven't been able to take my eyes off them. (this is a lie as it is an old post but i thought I'd go with the original start)
No. Seriously I've had these boots now for months obviously, I haven't posted in ages and I think I got these in March maybe even earlier then that. any ways when I first got them. I was amazed at how tight they where, but I couldn't go up a size, there was already too much space in the toe. Now, I have a wide foot. It's sad but true. My feet are too wide for this boot. I suffered through it, not doing them up tightly and just baring the pain. Not the best of ideas, my right foot now has a constant tingle when ever I rub the ankle or rub sideways, I'd have it checked it out but its probably just a trapped nerve and will go in time (its not like I will have it for the rest of my life).
Now the tightness is the only problem I have had with these boots. Honestly, they are fan-freaken-tastic. so I got on the ice with my new boots doing skate UK level 9. I was in pain but could bare it, did my one foot spin, wait what! (literally was my reaction) It was beautiful, centred and lasted for ages. I was so surprised, I had never done one so well. I had been failing at spinning, but because of these awesome boots and blades it came off the back. here we are two- three months later, I have landed every jump, I am doing sit back spins. these boots are like miracle workers. they can support you jumps, they are stiff and keep your foot in place (might be because they are suffocating mine but meh). Don't worry about the pain, they work. I will never leave risport but I suggest you get them custom fit. I know it is expensive but if I don't have to worry about getting cramp or having aching feet and being able to skate to the best of my ability, it is more than worth it. I seriously think they are perfect for recreational skaters, if you want to do figures and your starting out these will take you from the very start to your NISA level four at least. I have fallen millions of times and they are still strong and I don't think that will change any time soon so buying your little kid first time skates, buy these. They are no doubt the best thing for beginners to intermediate. But once you become a pro I suggest something a little lighter maybe, as they are quite bulky, but don't worry. No one is really looking at your feet when you perform a double salchow are they. Also I love the silver heel, it is really futuristic and quite an original trait. I know one or two other boots have it. So if you ever need to be identified in you rink, they'll call you "the one with the silver heels", to me it sounds very flattering. If your not into that nick name there are other traits you will love about these skates, that you'll just have to experience when you buy them.
Remember to skate strong.
