I just bought a new pair of Nike/Bauer Vapour XXII ice hockey skates.
I used them twice, Friday and Saturday night. I know that because hockey skates have to be so tight, shortly after you start skating, they may be a little painful/tight but then it eventually passes for the session. At least that has been my experience in the past.
My new skates, on the left one, on the inner side of my arch, there is like this "bump" that presses right there much more than any other place and it gives me a nice blister. And the right skate does not do this a single bit. Could this be a random manufacturing error? Would getting a new left skate possibly fix this?
Also, I know that Nike/Bauer skates tend to run more narrow than other brands. Even on my right skate, although there is no extreme pressure point like the left, but it still squeezes my arches really good, and on my right foot after skating, the outside side of the arch felt as if it was bruised, I know it wasn’t, that’s just what I’m likening the pain to. When I push on the spot I feel the pain. More so than any time I’ve skated in the past (and I’ve been skating a long time). Even now, 14 hours later, if I’m standing and roll my right foot to the side (pronate it) it hurts.
So, like I said I’ve been skating a long time so don’t give me stupid answers or any other crocks of crap. I just want to know if anyone else has experienced similar problems and how they fixed it. I plan on contacting Nike as well, see if they will send me a new left (or both) skates and if they think that will help.
Front-to-back size wise seems fine, does anyone think that going a half-size or one size bigger might aleviate the extreme arch tightness?
P.S. I had the skates baked once already. I can do it a second time if I so choose. And yes, I wear 2 pairs of socks, some thinner cotton ones, then thick wool (or other composite) ones over them, both mid-calf or longer.
Wow…both first 2 answers obviously didn’t read the question. I said I already got them baked. And I said I’ve been skating for a long time and never experienced this. Don’t tell me "get used to it." Stupid answers WILL get negative feedback.
dirtyinjersey:
As I stated, I’ve skated for a long time, so of course I’m used to the stiffness of skates. And of course I tried them on at a physical store before I bought them.
Maybe the store’s baking procedure is whack, because they only had me wear the skates for 7 min after they heated them. Sit there for 5 min, then walk around for 2 min. I would have had to wear them a bit longer to notice how bad that bump really was. My brother who has the same skates claims that they made him wear his for like an hour when he had them baked (he bought from a different store).
I have had Nike Bauer skates and had the same problem. I have a wide foot and their skates are too narrow for my foot. So when I tried to skate in them it was crushing my arch and giving me blisters. Thats not a good thing. You want tight but not causing pain tight. I switched to CCM skates and didn’t have a problem. Their skates are for a wider foot. I highly recomend the vectors V6, good price ($120?) I use mine 5+ times a week and haven’t had that pain in my foot sense.
It could be a manufacturer error but you said your other foot hurt too which makes me think your foot is just a tad too wide for their skates. The skate boot is also very stiff, compared to CCM, Easton skates run even narrower that Nike Bauer, I could hardly get my foot in one of those skates.
As for the baking thing, I baked mine and then I had to sit in them for only 5 minutes. Theres no need to sit in them for an hour. Try different types of skates, blisters and hockey do not get along well.
As for 2 pairs of socks, thats a little much there. Your adding a lot of diameter to your foot with that. I wear easton skate socks in hot rinks (their really thin). And in colder rinks I wear under amour football socks (the really long ones they cover a large portion of my legs to keep them warm under gear.) the UA socks are good with absorbing moisture
Good luck!
you should try and get the thermal fitted to the shape of ur foot and if its stil nt right may just get a new skate!
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Gotta break em in get used to it for a little while
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it will probably need some time to break into, but if it is very unconformable, you should either contact the store you bought it from, or the manufacturer and get it replaced or ask if they can fix the problem. i am currently experiencing the same problem, tho not as severe. I bought new CCM vector skates and when i move my right toes in the skate, the tongue of the skate feels like its putting pressure on a vein in my feet, but this problem is not shown in the left skate. I haven’t skated on them yet though.
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ive never expierienced this.. but im sure if your contact nike they will give you the right information you need and possibly send you a new pair.. goodluck !
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unforutunally you have ran in to a common problem now a days people but the skates on line with out ever trying them on and they hope thatet.they fit on your feet.2 things this is somewhat your fault for not trying them on first second that is a very high end skate that is very stiff. you may not be used to the stiffness of the skate. Also you are wearing too pairs of socks that is most likely part of the cause of the blisters. Did you wear the same 2 pairs of socks that you wore when you baked the skates? I would recommend to go to one pair of socks that are not cotton and put that fake skin stuff that they sell on the couple of hot spots (blisters). Also it sounds like you may have an arch problem in the left skate, have you tried upgrading the soles to say super feet. Skate like that for another couple of sessions 2 or 3 skates should be good and if they stil hurt then bake them again one last time, if that stil doesn’t work you can lok to get the skates punched out but only do that as a last option. there is a good site with the info you are looking follow the link to the message board search before you post there is tons of info on these skates and sizing question. Rememeber skates are all personal preference what works for your friend might not work for you, next time try on as many skates as possiable beofre buying them. best answer please.
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http://www.inlinewarehouse.com
they seem to have done everything right seems like you must have bought a bad fitting skate for youre feet put them on e bay before you mess them up. check that link out that I gave you. May I ask what skates youi were in before these. because if you bought a skate a couple years ago there isn’t a chance they were ever as close as stiff as these are
Stop wearing two pairs of socks. Get some Thorlo Ski socks, Drymax Cold Weather socks, Wigwam -40 Degree Below cold weather sock, or some Carhartt cold weather boot socks and only wear one pair of socks.
If you are still having problems after switching to a single pair of socks, see if you can get a refund and get new skates.
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I have had Nike Bauer skates and had the same problem. I have a wide foot and their skates are too narrow for my foot. So when I tried to skate in them it was crushing my arch and giving me blisters. Thats not a good thing. You want tight but not causing pain tight. I switched to CCM skates and didn’t have a problem. Their skates are for a wider foot. I highly recomend the vectors V6, good price ($120?) I use mine 5+ times a week and haven’t had that pain in my foot sense.
It could be a manufacturer error but you said your other foot hurt too which makes me think your foot is just a tad too wide for their skates. The skate boot is also very stiff, compared to CCM, Easton skates run even narrower that Nike Bauer, I could hardly get my foot in one of those skates.
As for the baking thing, I baked mine and then I had to sit in them for only 5 minutes. Theres no need to sit in them for an hour. Try different types of skates, blisters and hockey do not get along well.
As for 2 pairs of socks, thats a little much there. Your adding a lot of diameter to your foot with that. I wear easton skate socks in hot rinks (their really thin). And in colder rinks I wear under amour football socks (the really long ones they cover a large portion of my legs to keep them warm under gear.) the UA socks are good with absorbing moisture
Good luck!
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