Late Spring 1998
Choose appropriate size (see size chart) .
Remove bolts and laces from the boots .
With skater sitting, place boot on carpet and foot into boot (foot will naturally go to the front of the boot).
Have skater "kick" heel well into the rear (heel) of boot on the carpet.
Repeat .
Now with heel in the back of the boot and tongue flipped forward (open), check for toe-room.
Have skater bend their knee forward and place your finger down the back of the heel to see how much
more room is left for the foot to move into, (remember, when heat mould is activated, the foot will move
even further into the heel).
If the size seems OK, now check for width. Is there discomfort because the skater has a very wide foot?
Do the laces meet when done up because the skater has a narrow foot?
Lace boots, paying particular attention to the ankle area. When "room for growth" is wanted, it is
sometimes overlooked that the bigger the boots, the wider they become. Ankle support is crucial
to safety and performance. With incorrect fitting boots: too small can lead to ingrown toe nails,
too big can translate to no directional skating, rubbing, discomfort & blisters. Take note of the top
eyelets. If the skater has very narrow ankles, the laces may meet. This is NOT desirable and
shows the boot is too big or that the skater has thin ankles for their foot size and is NOT a stock size.
* Solution: a semi-custom boot may be ordered. When ordering, give model, size of boot and the ankle
measurement, so the boots can be adjusted. Custom made, from casts, also available.
The heat mould can be reactivated a number of times, so long as it is not over activated (like melt down). This being the case, the boots become more desirable for resale, when you outgrow them, or simply want to move up a model.
For more information on how to heat mould your Bont boots, read our FAQ.
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