We will initially do a “foot analysis”, which involves assessing different parts of the foot to determine which boot from which manufacturer is best for the athlete, and discuss the particular model(s) that would ideally suit you and why others won’t. Our goal is to put you into the right skate, for optimal performance and comfort at a price that fits your budget.
The next step in our fitting process will involve changing the manufacturer’s insole to a much better, supportive aftermarket insole. This is done by making sure the right size and type of footbed is chosen for your skates and foot type. It is a crucial part of having a properly fitted pair of skates. Not only will they improve performance, but having your new skates molded to your feet neutrally aligned in the boot from an footbed designed for a skate, not a shoe, will greatly improve comfort, reduce fatigue and injury, and increase the longevity of your skates. We usually use Superfeet developed by Northwest Podiatric, the world’s leading orthotic lab when choosing orthotics for our customers.