Keep your feet happy: Things you need to know before breaking in your new skates

Check out this short article and avoid blisters and sore feet when you’re breaking in your new rollerblades.

Getting a new pair of skates is one of the best feelings in the world - The only thing you want to do is strap them on and skate for miles. However, many bladers experience sore feet and even blisters for a period when they buy new skates.

The good news is that there are several ways to increase comfort. One of them is to exchange the insole. In this video, Anders discusses how an insole can help you not only break in your skates but also provide comfort on longer trips and even a marathon.

The insoles from Sidas are a great and easy way to improve comfort in your new skates. Both the Sidas 3Feet soles and the Sidas 3D Gel Insoles are used to create better comfort in new skates and are also a must-have for bladers skating longer distances.

Footies: A real lifesaver

Friction inside the liner, the “thing” that goes inside the boot, is the nemesis of any skater. This can leave you with serious blisters and rashes if you’re unlucky. But a pair of footies like the MyFit High Cut Footies can help reduce the risk.

Footies eliminate any gaps or spaces inside the boot. Additionally, they form a protective layer between your foot and the liner/boot. This will not only reduce the risk of blisters but also provide extra support and comfort, whether you’re going for a quick stroll or attempting a marathon.

At SkatePro, you’ll find footies in different lengths: low cut and high cut. The preferable length depends on the boot of your rollerblades. Additionally, there are different thicknesses available.

Many bladers use 2mm footies if they have a tight-fitting skate and need some protection against rashes on the shin. There are also 4mm footies if your skate is a little too big; you can even get them with extra padding directly at the ankle like the Ennui ST Footies.