The Best Way to Break in a Pair of Leather Roller Skate Boots
Leather roller skate boots are superior to other kinds in all ways except price. One of the best features of leather roller skate boots is the way they breathe, so your feet will not sweat as much as with other style boots. Another attractive feature of leather roller skate boots is the way that, over time, they adjust to your feet. After these boots adapt themselves to your feet, they are very comfortable, which means fewer blisters, less fatigue and more skating fun.
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Buy good quality, well-fitting boots. Breaking in your new boots will be a lot easier if you buy good quality boots that fit reasonably well in the first place. You should be able to wiggle your toes, and the boots should not slip around on your feet. It is best to buy any kind of footwear at the end of the day when your feet are bigger than they are during the rest of the day.
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Soften the leather by working it back and forth with your hands. You can put a little wax-based polish on the outside and rub a bit or bar soap on the inside uppers, but keep both of these to a minimum. Put them on for an hour without skating for a couple of times, but eventually you are going to need to use them as they were intended to be used.
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Skate for very short periods at first, and stop even if your feet do not hurt. Don't get overeager. You want to finish the breaking in process without getting a single blister. Gradually increase your time, and stop the moment you experience any pain. Your laces should be loose, your speed should be low and don't do anything tricky. Take it easy. There will be plenty of time for more exciting skating when the boots are broken in.
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Tips & Warnings
Wearing extra socks during the break-in period is an excellent idea. Many athletes of all kinds (including skaters) routinely wear two pairs of socks. It not only cushions your feet, but it also cuts down on friction.
Leather boots are the only kind that can be broken in. Given enough time, leather boots will probably become comfortable. Other kinds of boots will continue to hurt until they disintegrate. Don't buy plastic boots.
Don't buy expensive boot conditioners. A little wax-based polish on the outside and a little bar soap on the inside uppers work as well as anything and costs a lot less than some things.
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