Speed Boots Fitting

Speed boots are more compact than inline fitness skates and possess firmer padding. Additionally, they fit more snugly around the foot. This can increase the likelihood of ankle pain, sore toes, burning sensations in the soles, and pressure points, leading to blisters, minor injuries, and instability whilst skating.

Given this, it is crucial to choose speed boots that conform to your foot shape. Ensure the boot size is not overly large.

Heat Moulding

Through the heat moulding of your speed boots, a more tailored fit is accomplished, enhancing your skating experience. Though not all, several contemporary speed boots are designed to be heat mouldable. Some feature heat mouldable foam inside the padding, while others allow for shaping of the shell with heat, particularly those with carbon fibre construction.

If you need to alleviate a pressure point on a heat mouldable carbon boot, we advise gently undertaking this with a heat blower. Glide the heat gun side to side over the area, maintaining a distance of at least 20 cm from the boot. Concurrently, use a round tool (such as the end of a screwdriver) to exert pressure on the shell at the point. Once the shell starts to yield slightly, remove the heat gun and allow the boot to cool. Repeat this process if necessary.

When engaging in heat moulding, we strongly advise exercising caution, following the manufacturer's instructions diligently, and noting that the warranty might not cover an incorrectly performed heat moulding.

Also, have a look at this detailed guide from Powerslide.