After the initial break-in period, your skates should feel comfortable on your feet. If not, then there may be some additional factors coming into play.
Some things to ask yourself:
1) When trying on your skates, did the tip of your big toe rub against the front of the skate?
a) No - Your skates may be too big and you need to go down in
size.
b) Yes - The length of the skate is correct (as long as it wasn't
crammed against the front of the skate).
2) Does the skate hurt on the sides of your feet?
a) Yes - The width of your skates may be too narrow
b) No - The width is correct (as long as your foot doesn't move
side-to-side).
Keep in mind that it is much better to buy skates that are slightly too small, rather than too big. Why is that? Because you can actually widen the boot of a skate, but you can't shrink it.
Some options you have to relieve the pressure are: Boot Stretching and Punch-out
Boot stretching can stretch the toe box area of your skates up to 1 full size bigger in length or width. With this option you will have to leave your skates for a couple of days. Keep in mind that this is not an exact science and a lot of shops won't guarantee this type of work. It may be wise to start out by only stretching the boot up a half size to see how it feels. Once they stretch it out, they can't make the boot smaller. So, always protect your investment and take baby steps. This type of work will cost around $20 -$30.
Punch-out is more controllable than the boot stretching. Let's say that you have one spot inside the skate that is aggravating you. The skate shop can use a tool that will punch out that specific area so it doesn't rub against your foot. The cost for this type of work depends on how many areas need to be punched-out, but it is generally cheaper than boot stretching.
So, get your boots adjusted to fit your feet better and get back to enjoying the sport you love!
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