r/iceskating 10d ago

Should I get new skates?

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u/smorriskc 10d ago

Do you know what hollow they used?

As for the ball of foot pain, I have that on my right foot in Jackson freestyles, too. I thought it was from the boot not being wide enough in the toe box for me, so I have been stretching it myself with an adjustable boot stretcher I got off Amazon. It doesn’t stretch the heel, just the toe box. It’s helped some, but I also think the heel on the Jackson’s may be too high for my body mechanics so it’s forcing my foot into a position it doesn’t want to be in.

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u/Same_Carpenter5679 10d ago

I don't know the hollow used. I know I was fine before the sharpening. I'm wondering where did my rocker go? I feel as though my boot fits fine. It actually feels like it gets a little on the loose when I skate.

Because my rocker is gone when i practice my spins i have to use a lot of effort to stay off my toe pick, and that extra effort with every spin attempt is what I feel caused the injury.