What do superfeet do in skates?
The specialized insoles that Superfeet manufacture for hockey skates are designed specifically to fit the shape of a foot while in a hockey skate. By preventing the foot from collapsing and keeping its 3-D shape, Superfeet allows the player to have a 11% better acceleration from stationary.
Can you put insoles in skates?
Bauer Speed Plate Insoles The insoles themselves are actually thermoformable, meaning you can bake them with your skates and the footbed will actually mold to the shape of your foot. Despite the Speed Plates being a Bauer product, you can fit them to any skate you want.
Can you bake skates with superfeet?
Here’s how to bake and fit your Superfeet: 1. Bake your skates. 4. Put the Superfeet insoles back into your skates AFTER they’ve come out of the oven, but BEFORE you put your foot in.
How do you get the smell out of skates?
Baking soda. Giving your skates a dose of baking soda after each game or perhaps even nightly can help reduce the smell of your skates. Baking soda works as a drying agent to prevent the festering of bacteria in wet skates.
Can you ice skate with flat feet?
Players with flat or wide feet should look at skates from the Bauer Nexus line because they have the roomiest fit. For CCM, they should look at Tacks skates. CCM Tacks skates will also give players with flat feet a very snug fit while providing a nice forward pitch for improved speed and acceleration.
Can I put orthotics in roller skates?
One area that often gets overlooked is the bottom of the foot. Anytime you are in your skates, your entire weight is held on the insoles. Custom orthotics are moulded to the shape of the foot, so they eliminate any gap from the foot to the skate.
How do I fix my pronation in my skates?
If pronation is diagnosed very early, there is a chance it can be corrected. Treatment may include night braces, exercises or custom made orthotics to help keep the tendons, ligaments and joints aligned.