Keep Your Feet Comfortable: Essential Tips for Breaking in New Skates

Read this brief guide to avoid blisters and sore feet when breaking in your new rollerblades.

Acquiring a new pair of skates is one of the best feelings - all you want to do is strap them on and skate for miles. However, many skaters experience sore feet and even blisters when they first use new skates.

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

Sidas insoles are an excellent and simple way to enhance the comfort of your new skates. Both the Sidas 3Feet insoles and the Sidas 3D Gel Insoles are designed to improve comfort in new skates and are essential for skaters covering long distances.

Footies: A True Lifesaver

Friction inside the liner, the “thing” inside the boot, is a skater's worst enemy. This can cause severe blisters and rashes if you're unlucky. But a pair of footies like the MyFit High Cut Footies can help reduce this risk.

Footies fill any gaps or spaces inside the boot and form a protective layer between your foot and the liner/boot. This not only reduces the risk of blisters but also provides extra support and comfort, whether you're going for a quick stroll or attempting a marathon.

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

Many skaters use 2mm footies for tight-fitting skates to protect against shin rashes. There are also 4mm footies for slightly larger skates, and you can even get them with extra padding around the ankle, like the Ennui ST Footies.